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PM Modi inaugurates ₹3,600 cr POWERGRID transmission projects in Rajasthan
By Enersider Desk | New Delhi Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday inaugurated two major transmission infrastructure projects of Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID), a Maharatna PSU under the Ministry of Power, in Rajasthan, involving a combined investment of over ₹3,600 crore, according to an official statement. The projects include the “Transmission System […]
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BHEL bags captive power plant order worth Rs 1,200-1,500 cr from SAIL
By PTI | New Delhi State-owned engineering firm BHEL on Tuesday said that it has received a power plant project worth Rs 1,200-1,500 crore from Steel Authority of India Ltd (SAIL). The letter of acceptance received for a captive power plant, which is part of a 4.08 MTPA crude steel expansion project of SAIL’s IISCO […]
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Integration of AI can help manage complexities in power sector: IEA expert
By PTI | New Delhi Integration of AI can help manage complexities in the power sector, including in India, where the share of renewables is expected to grow in the years to come, an expert from the International Energy Agency (IEA) said. “…We are seeing a very strong trend of increasing complexity of the energy […]
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India Adds Record 52,537 MW Power Capacity in FY26 Till Jan 31
By Enersider Desk | New Delhi India has added a record 52,537 MW of power generation capacity during the current financial year 2025–26 (up to January 31, 2026), marking the highest-ever capacity addition in a single year, an official statement said. Out of the total addition, 39,657 MW came from renewable energy sources. This includes […]
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KPI Green Energy and Inox Solar Sign MoU to Jointly Develop 2.5 GW Renewable Projects
By Enersider Desk | New Delhi KPI Green Energy Limited (“KPI”) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Inox Solar Limited (“ISL”), part of the INOXGFL, aimed at jointly developing 2.5 GW of Solar and Hybrid renewable energy projects across multiple states in India, an official statement said. Under the MoU, KPI will […]
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SECI and andhra pradesh finalise 1200 MWh battery energy storage system, 50 MW hybrid project
By Enersider Desk | New Delhi Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI) exchanged Government Orders (GOs) with the State Government of Andhra Pradesh for the development of a 1200 MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) at Nandyal and a 50 MW Hybrid Solar Project, an official statement said. The exchange took place during the […]
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FAQs on the Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2025
By Enersider Desk | New Delhi The Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2025 is aimed at improving the power distribution sector by introducing financial discipline, promoting competition, and enhancing efficiency. It aims to build a modern power sector in line with the vision of Viksit Bharat @ 2047. The Bill retains provisions for subsidised tariffs for farmers […]
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India Surpasses 500 GW Power Capacity; Renewable Energy Meets Over 50% of Demand
By Enersider Desk | New Delhi India has achieved a milestone in the power sector, with total installed electricity capacity surpassing 500 GW and renewable energy generation exceeding 50% of total demand for the first time. These developments reflect the country’s ongoing progress in expanding electricity generation and increasing the share of clean energy sources, […]
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POWERGRID acquires two inter-region transmission projects worth Rs 3,375 cr
By Enersider Desk | New Delhi State-owned Power Grid Corporation of India on Thursday said it has acquired two key projects worth Rs 3,375 crore, which will strengthen the energy transmission network in the country. POWERGRID acquired Vindhyachal Varanasi Transmission Limited from PFC Consulting Limited, for the execution of the project titled “Inter-regional (NR-WR) Transmission […]
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Green Hydrogen Association Seeks Policy Clarity on Transmission Infrastructure for Green Ammonia Projects
Mimansha Bashishtha | New Delhi In a critical appeal to policymakers, Power Companies on Wednesday highlighted that several applications for General Network Access (GNA) remain pending, while others are stalled due to procedural uncertainties. It is essential that the required transmission infrastructure be made available in a timely manner within the vicinity of facilities, delays […]
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