India’s power regulator is cracking down on renewable energy projects failing to meet technical grid standards. Persistent violators risk disconnection to safeguard grid stability, as non-compliance has led to generation losses and frequency dips. This action highlights concerns over grid security amidst rapid renewable energy expansion.
Maharashtra has become the first state to join the Centre’s nuclear power generation initiative, signing an MoU between Mahagenco and NPCIL. This partnership aims to provide clean, reliable, and uninterrupted power, crucial for India’s economic growth and its 2047 development targets. The move supports Maharashtra’s status as India’s data centre capital, requiring continuous clean energy.
India faces a significant challenge with approximately 1.3 million transformer failures each year. Poor repairs, unbalanced loading, and weather are major culprits. Some northern states report over 20 percent failure rates. Industry experts propose modern sealing and insulation testing. A government committee is reviewing these issues to improve power sector reliability.
State-run NTPC is preparing to build nuclear power projects of 700 MW, 1,000 MW and 1,600 MW across multiple states as part of its long-term expansion plan. The company aims to secure a 30% share—30 GW—of India’s proposed 100 GW nuclear capacity by 2047.
SJVN, the state-owned energy giant, has officially launched its first unit of the impressive 1,320 megawatt Buxar thermal power plant in Bihar. This milestone is set to reshape the energy landscape of the region, ensuring a steady supply of electricity to Bihar through a long-term commitment.
Vedanta Ltd’s Meenakshi Energy Ltd (MEL) has fully operationalized its 1,000 MW thermal power plant in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, within two years of acquisition. The plant, comprising two 350 MW and two 150 MW units, will supply reliable energy to industrial clusters and stable baseload power to grids. This achievement underscores Vedanta’s commitment to India’s…
Power Mech Projects has secured a significant order worth Rs 370.84 crore from Mahan Energen, a subsidiary of Adani Power, for civil works at the Mahan Phase-III project in Singrauli, Madhya Pradesh. The project involves crucial infrastructure development for BTG units and related systems. The company is expected to complete the project within 30 months…
Sunsure Energy has partnered with NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam to supply 500 MWh of peak power from a battery energy storage system to Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation. The 15-year agreement involves Sunsure establishing a standalone BESS in Jhansi, delivering on-demand power during peak hours. This agreement marks a shift in India’s energy storage, billing based…
Clean Core Thorium Energy (CCTE) is seeking Indian regulatory approvals for its thorium-based fuel technology, backed by a recent US export license facilitated by assurances from Indian atomic energy bodies. CCTE aims for long-term partnerships with Indian state-run companies like NTPC and anticipates private sector collaboration following nuclear energy law amendments.
India is considering utilizing gas-fired power plants solely during peak summer months due to high gas prices, which have reduced gas’s share in power generation. The government has developed a plan to support gas-based plants during high-demand periods, deploying 13-14 GW last year. Reduced demand this year has limited the need for gas generation, with…