30 Aug 2025

Akash Tripathi, a 1998-batch IAS officer, has been officially appointed as the new Managing Director of the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI). The appointment, approved by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet, places him in a pivotal role with the rank of Additional Secretary to the Government of India. With a background in digital governance and public administration, Tripathi is tasked with leading SECI's efforts in emerging sectors such as green hydrogen, energy storage, and green energy projects. This move is designed to provide dedicated leadership for the execution and delivery of key national renewable energy initiatives.Read more

30 Aug 2025

Jakson Engineers has announced a major investment of over INR 8,000 crore to establish a 6 GW integrated solar manufacturing plant in Madhya Pradesh. This two-phase project, the largest of its kind in the state, will manufacture solar modules, cells, and wafers. The decision to invest was influenced by the state's progressive renewable energy policies, which include significant incentives and a commitment to green manufacturing. The plant, which is set to begin production by May 2026, will play a crucial role in bolstering India's domestic solar supply chain and creating over 1,400 jobs once operational.Read more

29 Aug 2025

Adani Power has received a Letter of Award (LoA) from Bihar State Power Generation Company Ltd (BSPGCL) to construct a new 2,400 MW ultra-supercritical thermal power plant in Pirpainti, Bihar. The project, with a total investment of USD 3 billion (approx. INR 26,340 crore), will supply power to two state utilities for 25 years. This development follows a competitive bidding process where Adani Power offered the lowest tariff of INR 6.075 per kWh. The company estimates the project will create up to 12,000 jobs during the construction phase and a further 3,000 jobs once operational, playing a crucial role in meeting India's escalating power demand.Read more

29 Aug 2025

Sunsure Energy has signed a landmark 15-year agreement with NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam Ltd (NVVN) to supply 500 MWh of peak power from a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), with Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Ltd (UPPCL) as the end procurer. The agreement is the first of its kind in India, with billing based on a fixed tariff per unit of discharged energy rather than a fixed monthly rate. Sunsure will build, own, and operate the system at the Garautha substation in Jhansi, providing 4 hours of on-demand clean energy during peak hours, marking a historic shift in the country's energy storage ecosystem.Read more

29 Aug 2025

Power Mech Projects has secured a significant order valued at INR 370.84 crore (excluding GST and BOCW Cess) from Mahan Energen Ltd, a subsidiary of Adani Power Ltd. The contract is for the execution of civil works and the erection of prefabricated structural steel for the Mahan Phase-III project in Singrauli, Madhya Pradesh. The scope of work for the 2 x 800 MW power plant includes critical components such as the boiler turbine generator (BTG) units, main powerhouse, and other ancillary systems. The project is scheduled for completion within a 30-month timeframe, marking a key development for both companies in India's power and infrastructure sectors.Read more

29 Aug 2025

SAEL Industries has announced the commissioning of its maiden solar power project in Rajasthan, spread across more than 1,000 acres in Jalore district. Developed through subsidiary Sunfree Energy RJP1 Pvt Ltd, the project carries a capacity of 200 MW in Alternate Current and 298 MW in Direct Current. The company had signed a 25-year Power Purchase Agreement with Rajasthan Urja Vikas and IT Services Ltd at a tariff of INR 2.61 per kWh.Read more

28 Aug 2025

An international delegation from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) paid a study visit to Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) earlier this week to review the city's urban development practices and innovative solid waste management systems. The visit, facilitated by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, included detailed presentations on infrastructure, sustainability initiatives, and future roadmaps, as well as site visits to pioneering projects such as textile recycling facilities, nature parks, and advanced water treatment plants.Read more

28 Aug 2025

The first trial coaches for Mumbai Metro Line 4 were placed on tracks near Anand Nagar, Thane, on August 25, 2025, marking the project's final phase. Trial runs are set to begin in September, with the Yellow Line-running from Wadala to Kasarvadavali-expected to open to the public next year. Deputy CM Shri Eknath Shinde confirmed that work on Thane's underground internal metro line, linked to Line 4, is also progressing. The trial coaches, supplied under a BEML-L&T Alstom JV contract, will test systems before final trains arrive. The first operational stretch, a 10.5-km segment with 10 stations, will open in February 2026.Read more

28 Aug 2025

The Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC) has drawn up plans to install a hybrid power generation system, combining solar panels and wind turbines, along the 701-km Samruddhi Expressway. The initiative, led by a new special purpose vehicle, Mahasamruddhi Renewable Energy Limited, is planned to generate 150-200 MW of power. This move aims to reduce electricity costs for the expressway's operations and make it an energy-efficient "green corridor," contributing to the state's overall goal of adding 17,360 MW of renewable energy by 2030.Read more

27 Aug 2025

BPCL is evaluating a greenfield refinery and petrochemical complex near Ramayapatnam Port in Andhra Pradesh to expand its refining and petrochemical capacity amid growing domestic energy demand. Pre-project activities are underway, with earlier estimates suggesting a 9 million tonnes per year unit costing around INR 95,000 crore. The company's Project Aspire aims to strengthen core operations in refining, petrochemicals, and renewables. BPCL currently operates three refineries, is upgrading Mumbai Refinery, and has ongoing petrochemical projects at Bina and Kochi. It is also developing renewable energy and green hydrogen projects, targeting net zero emissions by 2040.Read more