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GE Vernova to Invest INR 1,400 Million in India to Expand Grid Technology Manufacturing

GE Vernova announced plans to invest approximately INR 1,400 million (USD 16 million) in India to expand its electrification manufacturing and engineering footprint—specifically, advanced grid technologies that enable stable, reliable, and secure delivery of electricity.

Investment & Trading | 15/05/2025 | By News Bureau

MNRE Secretary Santosh Kumar Sarangi Assigned Additional Charge of CMD, SECI

Santosh Kumar Sarangi, Secretary of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), has been given additional charge as Chairman and Managing Director of Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) following the early termination of Rameshwar Prasad Gupta.

Business | 13/05/2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey

Karnataka Signs INR 5,000 Crore MoU with GAIL for 1 GW RE Project

Karnataka partners with GAIL to develop 1 GW renewable energy capacity, aiming to boost green energy, create jobs, and strengthen infrastructure through solar, wind, and storage solutions.

Business | 13/05/2025 | By EI News Network

NHPC Signs MoU with RVUNL to Develop 2 GW Pumped Storage Projects in Rajasthan

NHPC has signed an MoU with Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam (RVUNL) to jointly develop pumped storage and other renewable energy projects in Rajasthan, starting with two 1,000 MW PSPs.

Business | 12/05/2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey

Reliance, Jindal, SAEL, Sembcorp, JBM, Hindustan Power Win SJVN’s 1200 MW Solar Plus ESS Auction

SAEL Industries, Jindal India Renewable Energy, Sembcorp Green, JBM Renewables, Fastnote Biofuels (Hindustan Power), and Reliance NU Energies have emerged as winners in SJVN’s auction for 1,200 MW of ISTS-connected solar projects with 600 MW/2,400 MWh energy storage systems (ESS).

Business | 12/05/2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey

THDC India Issues Empanelment Tender to Prepare DPR of Floating Solar Projects in 8 States

THDC India Ltd. has issued a tender to empanel technical consulting agencies for preparing detailed project reports (DPR) for floating solar power projects across eight Indian states. The last date for submission of bids is December 26, 2024.

Renewable energy / Solar PV | 27/11/2024 | By Mrinmoy Dey

APTEL Clarifies Captive Power Plant Compliance Rules and Cross-Subsidy Dispute

The Appellate Tribunal ruled in favour of aggregating electricity consumption from multiple captive power plants for regulatory compliance and directed TNERC to resolve a time-barred claim dispute over cross-subsidy surcharges within four months.

Policies & Regulations | 27/11/2024 | By EI News Network

Kuwait to Partner with China on USD 800 Million Solar Power Project

Kuwait collaborates with China to build Shagaya 3 and 4 solar plants under the IPP model, valued at USD 800 million. A joint venture will oversee financing, construction, and operations, advancing Kuwait's renewable energy goals.

Middle East Market | 27/11/2024 | By EI News Network

CEA Recognises Surface Hydrokinetic Turbine Technology Under Hydro Category

The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has recognised the indigenously developed Surface Hydrokinetic Turbine (SHKT) technology under the hydro category as a cost-effective renewable energy solution with generation costs of INR 2-3 per unit.

Policies & Regulations | 27/11/2024 | By Mrinmoy Dey

NTPC Green Energy Partners with CSPGCL to Develop 2000 MW RE Projects in Chhattisgarh

NTPC Green Energy Ltd. (NGEL) and Chhattisgarh State Power Generation Co. Ltd. (CSPGCL) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to develop up to 2,000 MW of renewable energy projects, including floating solar in Chhattisgarh.

Business | 27/11/2024 | By Mrinmoy Dey

POWERGRID Receives LoI for ISTS Project to Evacuate 3.5 GW RE Power from Rajasthan

Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd. has secured an INR 5,846 crore project to establish an inter-state transmission system for evacuating 3.5 GW of renewable energy from Rajasthan's REZ Phase IV on a BOOT basis.

Smart Grid / T&D | 27/11/2024 | By Mrinmoy Dey

Waaree Energies Secures 600 MWp Solar Module Supply Order

Waaree Energies Ltd. has received an order to supply up to 600 MWp of solar modules from a renowned renewable energy developer. The supply is scheduled to begin in FY 2025-2026, marking the company's second major order since its stock market debut.

Business | 26/11/2024 | By EI News Network

CM Naidu Aims to Make Andhra Solar Power Hub

Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu drives Andhra Pradesh’s transformation into a solar power hub, targeting 30 lakh households with subsidies, piloting projects in Kuppam, and promoting central schemes to boost renewable energy adoption across the state.

Policies & Regulations | 26/11/2024 | By EI News Network

Growatt Recognizes Among Top 30 Global Brands at Forbes China's Globalization Innovators Selection

Growatt has been recognized among the Top 30 Global Brands at Forbes China's Globalization Innovators Selection.

Standards & Certifications | 26/11/2024 | By News Bureau

TGREDCO Issues EPC Empanelment Tender for 1000 MW Solar Projects in Telangana

Telangana Renewable Energy Development Corporation Ltd. (TGREDCO) has issued a tender to empanel EPC vendors for 1,000 MW of grid-connected solar power plants in Telangana, with a 5-year O&M requirement through a rate contract CAPEX model. Bid submission ends on December 10, 2024.

Renewable energy / Solar PV | 26/11/2024 | By Mrinmoy Dey