GUVNL floats tender for 500 MW solar PV projects
Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL) has floated a tender for developing 500 MW of grid-connected solar […]
February 2018
GUVNL floats tender for 500 MW solar PV projects
MPPMCL seeks rebate to clear wind developers‘ dues
Madhya Pradesh Power Management Company Limited has sought a rebate of 1 per cent on outstanding dues […]
TANGEDCO to commence work on ,320 MW Udagundi stage- I TPP
Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited plans to commence works on the 1,320 MW Udangudi Stage […]
Uttar Pradesh government plans to phase out old TPPs
The Uttar Pradesh government has decided to phase out three old state-owned TPPs. These TPPs are: Panki […]
SECI issues tender for solar-wind hybrid plants in Andhra Pradesh
SECI has issued a tender for large-scale solar-wind hybrid power plants with an aggregate capacity of 160 […]
Smart Grid Progress
NSGM and pilot projects pave the way for a smooth transition
The traditional electricity grid is gradually evolving to become smart, driven by growing digitalisation and the changing […]
DEWA commissions 132 kV Mobility substation in Dubai
The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) commissioned the 132/11 kV mobility substation in January 2018, which […]
China’s energy companies to form power trading JV
Chinese state-owned energy companies have formed a joint venture (JV) to trade coal and electricity, as well […]
ROSATOM aims to develop 600 MW of wind power capacity in southern Russia
Russia’s state atomic energy corporation ROSATOM is planning to set up 600 MW of wind power capacity […]
MHPS to supply turbines for 5.3 GW natural-gas-fired plant in Thailand
Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems Limited (MHPS) has secured a contract for the supply of turbines and equipment […]
Kibo Mining and TANESCO sign MoU for 300 MW coal to power project in Tanzania
Mineral exploration and development company Kibo Mining has signed an MoU with Tanzania Electricity Supply Company Limited […]
UK’s Oracle Power receives approval for coal-fired power plant in Pakistan
Pakistan’s Private Power and Infrastructure Board has granted approval to UK-based Oracle Power and its partners for […]
CPGCBL begins construction of 1.2 GW Matarbari power plant in Bangladesh
State-owned Coal Power Generation Company Bangladesh Limited (CPGCBL) has commenced construction of the 1.2 GW Matarbari power […]
Siemen Gamesa signs MoU for exploring off-shore wind opportunity in Taiwan
Turbine manufacturer Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy SA has entered into a non-binding MoU with the Yeong Guan […]
ACWA Power secures 300 MW solar project in Saudi Arabia
ACWA Power has received a contract from the Renewable Energy Project Development Office for the 300 MW […]
Sunseap International partners with InfraCo Asia Development for a 168 MW solar plant in Vietnam
Sunseap International Private Limited is set to collaborate with InfraCo Asia Development Private Limited for the development […]
Egypt to build a 2,400 MW pumped storage hydro plant at Ataqa Mountain
The Ministry of Electricity and Renewable Energy of Egypt is planning to set up a 2,400 MW […]
CG Power bags $55 million order from Indonesian state utility
CG Power Systems Indonesia, a wholly owned subsidiary of CG Power and Industrial Solutions Limited has received […]
DEWA commissions 132 kV Mobility substation in Dubai
The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) commissioned the 132/11 kV mobility substation in January 2018, which […]
In a Flux
Uncertain future for captive coal mining
One of the key comments in this year’s Economic Survey was regarding aggressive bidding in the coal […]