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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

APM Terminals Pipavav Collaborates With CleanMax to Achieve Net Zero Goals

APM Terminals Pipavav (Gujarat Pipavav Port Ltd) announce a partnership with CleanMax. This partnership reinforces APM Terminals Pipavav’s commitment towards sustainability by reducing its carbon footprint.

Energy efficiency | 26/11/2024 | By News Bureau

24/7 Carbon-Free Electricity Could Propel APAC's Energy Transition, Says BloombergNEF

BloombergNEF's latest report highlights how enabling 24/7 carbon-free electricity procurement in Asia-Pacific can unlock crucial investments, accelerate decarbonization, and support corporate sustainability goals, calling for regulatory reform and enhanced grid planning to drive clean energy adoption.

CCS & Emissions Trading | 26/11/2024 | By EI News Network

Hitachi Energy’s HVDC Link to be Used for Evacuating RE Power from Khavda to Nagpur

Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd. has awarded a consortium of Hitachi Energy India and BHEL the ±800 kV, 6,000 MW HVDC project to transmit renewable energy from Gujarat's Khavda to Maharashtra's Nagpur, spanning over 1,200 km.

Smart Grid / T&D | 26/11/2024 | By Mrinmoy Dey

Solarworld Energy Raises INR 110 Crore in Pre-IPO Round

Solarworld Energy Solutions secured INR 110 crore in a pre-IPO placement, reducing its IPO fresh issue size to INR 440 crore. Proceeds will fund a 1.2 GW solar manufacturing facility and support the company's project expansion.

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

HG Infra Receives LoA for 185 MW/370 MWh BESS Project from NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam

HG Infra Engineering Ltd. has secured an INR 1,110 crore project from NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam Ltd. to develop 185 MW/370 MWh standalone battery energy storage systems as part of a 500 MW/1000 MWh BESS auction initiative through global competitive bidding.

Energy Storage | 26/11/2024 | By Mrinmoy Dey

Jakson Green INFINITY Ships its First Batch of 3.8 MW Electrolysers

The company has successfully shipped its first batch of 3.8 MW electrolysers, which will be deployed further to power India’s inaugural green hydrogen refueling station for urban mobility in National Capital Region (NCR), India's power generation company.

Business | 25/11/2024 | By News Bureau

National Grid Renewables Inks PPA with IMEA for 150 MW Bee Hollow Solar Project in Illinois

National Grid Renewables has signed a power purchase agreement with the Illinois Municipal Electric Agency (IMEA) for the 150 MW Bee Hollow Solar Project in St. Clair County, Illinois, set to begin construction in 2025.

Renewable energy / Solar PV | 25/11/2024 | By Mrinmoy Dey

Wardwizard Teams Up with Ampvolts to Develop Advanced EV Charging Infrastructure

This strategic collaboration aims to advance green mobility solutions by leveraging the synergies of both organizations to develop robust EV charging infrastructure in India and globally.

Other Energy Applications / Sustainable Transport | 25/11/2024 | By Aishwarya

CESC Subsidiary Secures INR 871 Crore Deal to Acquire Chandigarh Power Distribution

CESC's subsidiary, Eminent Electricity Distribution, secures INR 871-crore Letter of Intent to acquire Chandigarh's power distribution business. The deal, delayed by legal challenges since 2021, marks a significant step in CESC’s expansion within India’s power sector.

Business | 25/11/2024 | By EI News Network

NTPC Invites Bids for 400 kWp Rooftop Solar Plant at SVNIRTAR

NTPC Ltd. has invited bids for a 400 kWp rooftop solar project at Swami Vivekanand National Institute of Rehabilitation Training and Research (SVNIRTAR), under its CSR initiatives. Bid submission ends on December 16, 2024.

Renewable energy / Solar PV | 25/11/2024 | By Mrinmoy Dey