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ISTS scheme for green hydrogen units in Tuticorin approved

An interstate transmission system (ISTS) scheme to cater to upcoming green hydrogen/green ammonia plants at Tuticorin in Tamil Nadu was recently approved by the National Committee on Transmission (NCT). It may be recalled that a scheme to Read more

Boosting India’s Self-Reliance in the Solar PV Equipment Industry

India’s progress on the renewable energy front has been exemplary. However, the lack of large-scale domestic production for upstream photovoltaic value chain products leaves the country heavy reliant on solar imports, notes Prashant Mathur. Indeed, India's progress in adopting Read more

REC wins “Nodal Agency of the Year” award

REC Ltd has been conferred with the prestigious "Nodal Agency of the Year" award at the “Bharat Electricity – Powering India Awards 2024”. This esteemed recognition is a testament to REC's innovative initiatives and leadership in the energy sector, Read more

Honeywell commissions microgrid BESS in Lakshadweep Islands

Honeywell Automation India Ltd has successfully delivered and commissioned a microgrid battery energy and storage system (BESS) for Solar Energy Corporation of India's (SECI) Lakshadweep Islands project. SECI's Lakshadweep Islands project is the country's first on-grid Read more

Major ISTS scheme planned for RE evacuation from Andhra Pradesh

An interstate transmission system (ISTS) scheme aimed at integrating renewable energy generation from Andhra Pradesh was recently approved by National Committee on Transmission (NCT). This scheme, estimated to cost Rs.4,679 crore, will help Read more

ABB India launches innovative wireless home automation solutions

ABB India, a global leader in electrification and automation, has announced the launch of ABB-free@home® in India, a Smart Home automation system with enhanced interoperability. This cutting-edge and comprehensive wireless home automation solution is designed to enhance comfort, security, Read more

Jakson Engineers plans Rs.2,000-crore capex in solar mfg business

Jakson Engineers Ltd, part of Jakson Group, has announced a significant expansion of its solar manufacturing business. The company plans to invest approximately Rs 2,000 crore for setting-up a 2,500-mw solar cell manufacturing facility in two phases, at a Read more

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Only 42 per cent of distribution transformers metered, notes CEA report

A newly-released “Report on status of metering in the country” of Central Electricity Authority (CEA) observes that only 42 per cent of India’s total number of distribution transformers (DT) were metered, as of March 31, Read more

IEX reports 35.8 per cent increase in August 2024 trading volume

Indian Energy Exchange achieved total volume (including certificates) of 12,040 MU in August 2024, marking a 35.8 per cent year-over-year increase. The electricity volume at 9,914 MU, increased 17.1 pe cent YoY. The renewable energy certificates (REC) at 2,116 Read more

G R Infraprojects acquires “Tumkur-II REZ Power Transmission” from RECPDCL

REC Power Development & Consultancy Ltd (RECPDCL), a wholly owned subsidiary of REC Ltd, handed over a project SPV (special purpose vehicle) "Tumkur-II REZ Power Transmission Ltd" to G R Infraprojects Ltd (GRIL) on September 3, 2024, at Read more