2025

Adani commissions India’s first off-grid green hydrogen pilot plant

Adani New Industries Ltd (ANIL) has announced the successful commissioning of India’s first off-grid green hydrogen pilot plant, of 5 MW capacity, in Kutch, Gujarat, marking a major milestone in the nation’s clean energy transition. The state-of-the-art plant is Read more

We’re focused on becoming a fully integrated power solutions provider: NEEC

National Electrical Equipments Corporation (NEEC) is a longstanding manufacturer of distribution and power transformers, catering not only to the domestic market but also to over 20 countries around the globe. In this exclusive interaction, we have Saurabh Patawari, Read more

Andhra Pradesh discom plans underground cabling under RDSS

Andhra Pradesh Central Power Distribution Corporation Ltd (APCPDCL) has proposed to convert overhead lines in select areas into underground cables, under the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS). These underground cables will be laid in identified locations Read more

Bajel Projects lands Rs.400 crore-plus order from PGCIL

Bajel Projects Ltd has won an order valued at over Rs.400 crore from a TBCB subsidiary of Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL). In release, Bajel Projects said that the order was placed by PGCIL on behalf of Read more

Localizing EV Charger Production: A Strategic Imperative for India

Creating a comprehensive charging infrastructure is necessary to promote the use of electric vehicles and decrease reliance on fossil fuels, delivering environmental sustainability. A major part of this journey will be determined by robust public-private partnerships between government, Read more

CEA issues draft safety regulations for battery energy storage systems

Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has issued draft regulations relating to safety measures for battery energy storage systems (BESS). These regulations essentially cover definitions and additional safety requirements for BESS. Under the general safety considerations, the following regulations have been Read more

Transmission line addition fares poorly in May 2025

Official statistics suggest very poor performance with respect to transmission line addition during May 2025. As against the planned 1,282 ckm for the month, actual addition of transmission lines (of 220kV or higher) was just 262 ckm. The entire addition Read more

Hindustan Power gets LOI for battery energy storage project in Bihar

Hindustan Power has been awarded a letter of intent by Bihar State Power Generation Company Ltd (BSPGCL) for developing standalone battery energy storage system (BESS) in Bihar. In a release, Hindustan Power said that the 120 MWh BESS will Read more

Siemens Energy India Ltd successfully listed in India

With the listing of Siemens Energy India Ltd (SEIL) on BSE Ltd and the National Stock Exchange of India Ltd on June 19, 2025, the listing of the energy business of Siemens Ltd, India has been successfully completed. With Read more

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NPCIL allowed extension in drawing start-up power from grid for RAPP-8

Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has permitted extension to Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd (NPCIL) to draw infirm power from the grid for its upcoming Rajasthan Atomic Power Project (Unit 8, or RAPP-8). In a Read more