Uttar Pradesh
SJVN wins solar tender in UP, at Rs.2.68 per kwh
- May 22, 2021
SJVN Ltd (formerly Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam Ltd) has won a 75-mw grid-connected solar power project in Uttar Pradesh, quoting a tariff of Rs.2.68 per kwh. In a release, the Shimla-headquartered Central PSU said that the letter of intent Read more
Largest single-location solar project in Uttar Pradesh commissioned
- May 12, 2021
EPC contractor Vikram Solar, for project owner NTPC, has commissioned what could be the largest single-location solar power project in Uttar Pradesh. In a release, Vikram Solar announced that it has completed an 85-mw grid-connected solar photovoltaic plant for Read more
Adani, Torrent express interest in SEUPPTCL takeover
- Mar 30, 2021
The potential takeover of financially-ailing independent power transmission company South East UP Power Transmission Co Ltd (SEUPPTCL) has attracted expressions of interest from leading names like Adani Group and Torrent Power. SEUPPTCL is undergoing corporate insolvency resolution process under Read more
State moving towards self-reliant power infrastructure: UP CM
- Mar 8, 2021
According to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the state, over the past four years, has moved towards self-reliance in the power sector. The CM, on March 6, 2021, inaugurated two 220kV substations and nine 132kV substations, envisaging a Read more
Unit-2 of Meja thermal power project to go commercial soon
- Jan 29, 2021
NTPC, in a stock exchange filing on January 29, 2021, said that the Unit-2 of its Meja thermal power plant in Uttar Pradesh will start commercial operations on January 31, 2021. The Meja power plant, promoted by Meja Urja Read more
Vikram Solar commissions Uttar Pradesh’s largest solar project, for NTPC
- Jan 29, 2021
Vikram Solar has announced the completion of a 140-mw solar plant project commissioned for NTPC Ltd at Bilhaur, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. Spread across 700 acres, the 140-mw the solar project also includes a 33/132kV switchyard. The expected annual energy Read more
NTPC Group generates 1 billion kwh in a single day
- Jan 20, 2021
NTPC Group, in a statement, said that it recently achieved its highest-ever daily gross electricity generation, exceeding 1 billion kwh. The statement said that NTPC Group, which includes NTPC Ltd along with its subsidiaries and joint ventures, generated 1,009 Read more
NTPC-Meja to be fully commissioned in December 2020
- Nov 17, 2020
The 1,320-mw Meja thermal power plant in Prayagraj district of Uttar Pradesh is likely to be fully commissioned in December 2020. The project is being developed as a joint venture between Central and state utilities. The Meja power plant, Read more
Sterlite Power upgrades 132kV lines in Lucknow
- Jun 24, 2019
Sterlite Power has successfully up-rated and commissioned of five 132kV lines in the heart of Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh – India’s most populous state. The project was completed in record time, doubling the transmission capacity of these Read more
Adani acquires Obra-C transmission SPV
- Dec 26, 2018
Adani Power Transmission Ltd has acquired 100 per cent equity capital of Obra-C Badaun Transmission Ltd from bid process coordinator PFC Consulting Ltd. OCBTL was incorporated on August 9, 2018 by PFCCL to build, own, operate and maintain the Read more