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Reliance NU Energies, Sembcorp Green Infra, Solarcraft Power India 8, and ACME Solar Holdings won SJVN’s auction to supply 6000 MWh (1500 MW x 4 hours) of assured peak power from ISTS-connected renewable energy projects with storage. Reliance, Sembcorp, and Solarcraft secured 750 MW, 150 MW, and 150 MW, respectively. ACME won 450 MW. The 25-year PPA requires 100% renewable energy, with limited sourcing flexibility from green markets or bilateral deals.
Highlights from the week of
3 October 2025 to 10 October 2025
SECI’s RfS SECI-FDRE-VII (Sept 30, 2025) invites renewable developers to supply 4,800 MWh daily peak power (1,200 MW for 4 hours) via ISTS-connected projects. Bidder
Adani Green Energy has operationalized a new 112.5 MW Solar Project at Khavda, Gujarat, advancing its goal of a 30 GW renewable plant there. The projects include an 87
The National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE) has assessed India’s ground-mounted solar photovoltaic (PV) potential at 3,343.37 GWp, highlighting solar energy’s vi
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) approved tariffs for 2,000 MW ISTS-connected Solar PV projects with 1,000 MW/4,000 MWh energy storage systems (ESS
KP Group has signed an MoU with South Korea’s Jeonbuk Province, GH2 Solar Ltd, and AHES Co Ltd to collaborate on Green Hydrogen initiatives. The agreement, led by KP
The Bihar Government’s Draft Green Hydrogen Policy 2025 targets 0.25 MTPA of green hydrogen and ammonia production by 2030. It focuses on enabling production, consum
Kerala is set to launch South India’s first green hydrogen plant and refuelling station at Kochi airport, developed by BPCL and CIAL. Initially producing 80 kg/day,
MHI, under Japan’s METI FY2023 program, collaborates with India’s Hygenco Green Energies to develop green hydrogen and ammonia production models. The goal is to op
The Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC) rejected Suzlon Energy’s petition seeking a review of Stage-II connectivity for its 35 MW wind project. Suzlon h
KP Group concluded AGMs for KPI Green Energy, KP Energy, and KP Green Engineering, showcasing strong growth. KPI Green Energy grew 70%, surpassing 950 MW capacity with
Ceigall India has secured a ₹712.16 crore contract from Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co. Ltd. (MSEDCL) to develop 190 MW (AC) of solar power projects a
Volvo Energy, a Volvo Group unit, unveiled its PU2000 Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Gothenburg, Sweden. The domestically engineered 2,000 kWh system suppor
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw approved a ₹4.95 crore NaMo Semiconductor Laboratory at IIT Bhubaneswar under MPLAD Scheme. The lab aims to boost India’s semicondu
Waaree Energies plans major capacity expansions: lithium-ion battery production from 3.5 GWh to 20 GWh with ₹8,000 crore Capex; electrolyser capacity from 300 MW to
Rajasthan plans a new 2,000 MWh battery storage plant to meet evening peak demand, adding to an existing 4,000 MWh capacity. The MNRE approved a four-hour battery cycl
Hero Future Energies secured ₹1,908 crore funding from State Bank of India and Canara Bank for a 120 MW renewable hybrid project in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh. The proj
PVV Infra Limited secured two solar power orders worth ₹799 crore in Uttar Pradesh. Its subsidiary, PVV EVTech, signed a 25-year Power Purchase Agreement for a 100 M
JBM Electric Vehicles launched its all-electric city bus, ECOLIFE e12, featuring a lightweight stainless steel body and advanced safety technologies like ADAS, emergen
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) and Dubai Taxi Company (DTC) signed a contract to install 208 ultra-fast EV chargers across Dubai, accelerating taxi fleet
Brazilian motor maker Weg will begin selling Europe-made EV battery chargers next year, expanding its market presence. The company is accelerating investments in Mexic
Greenvolt Power won a 15-year tariff for a 499MWh battery energy storage project in Italy’s MACSE auction, securing one of Europe’s largest long-duration Li-ion ba
Oswal Energies plans to invest ₹320 crore over two years to develop Green Hydrogen production, storage, and transportation infrastructure. Partnering with Greenzo En
Kerala’s ANERT aims to lead India’s green hydrogen economy with a 2040 renewable energy transition and 2050 carbon neutrality targets. The upcoming Green Hydrogen
Industrial gas group SIAD and braking specialist Brembo are each investing up to €1 million in Hydrospark, a start-up developing ceramic-based solid oxide electrolys
INOX Air Products (INOXAP) is investing ₹500 crore to develop an Electronic Specialty Gas Hub in Dholera, Gujarat, supporting India’s semiconductor and OSAT sector
Envision Energy will supply 124 wind turbines for Kazakhstan’s first major renewable project, the 1GW Mirny Wind Farm. Partnering with TotalEnergies, Samruk-Energo,
Omkara Asset Reconstruction Company (Omkara ARC), a sister concern of Areion Group, has acquired ₹3,763 crore debt of Wind World India Limited (WWIL) from NARCL unde
The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Intesa Sanpaolo signed €750 million in agreements to support 2 GW of renewable capacity in Italy and Greece. €500 million wi
Genesis Energy and FRV Australia have agreed to end their joint venture for solar development in New Zealand, citing evolving business strategies following strategic r
Juniper Green Energy's subsidiary, Juniper Sigma, has signed a 25-year Power Purchase Agreement with TATA Power for a 70 MW Firm and Dispatchable Renewable Energy (FDR
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd. (HPCL) has partnered with EV solutions provider Kazam, integrating 5,350 EV chargers—including 3,043 DC fast chargers—into the
The African Development Bank Group and Niger signed a $144.7 million financing agreement to improve energy access and boost private sector competitiveness. The funding
Dilip Buildcon Ltd, through its joint venture DBL-APMPL, received a Letter of Acceptance for a 100 MW grid-connected solar PV project in Madhya Pradesh. The project wi
The Maharashtra government launched the SMART solar scheme, offering 90%-95% subsidies on rooftop solar panels for BPL, SC, ST, and low-consumption consumers. Installa
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari announced that electric vehicle (EV) prices in India will match petrol vehicle prices within 4–6 months. Emphasizing reduced fuel import
ChemVolt Global and Europe’s ElevenEs have formed a strategic partnership to advance Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), lithium-ion cell manufacturing, and EV ba
French renewable energy firm Qair, in partnership with Arec Occitanie, has secured €55 million from Crédit Agricole and Bpifrance to develop the Hyd’Occ H2 green
PowerGo launched two ultra-fast 320 kW EV chargers at Jumbo supermarket, Bedum, Netherlands, the fastest in Groningen. Powered by Dutch solar parks, the station featur
Siemens unveiled the SICHARGE FLEX, a flexible, reliable EV charging system delivering 480 kW to 1.68 MW DC power. It features dynamic power distribution, supporting C
TKIL Industries Ltd aims to transform India’s energy landscape with green hydrogen, targeting decarbonisation of hard-to-electrify sectors like steel, fertilisers, c
Punjab Energy Development Agency (PEDA) and IISc Bangalore signed an MoU to launch a pilot project producing Green Hydrogen from biomass, especially paddy straw. Led b
GoldenPeaks Capital (GPC) and Huawei’s Polish division signed an MoU to deploy 500 MWh of battery energy storage systems (BESS) across Central and Eastern Europe. Hu
Enercon has partnered with Canadian firm Biome Renewables to integrate Biome’s FeatherEdge serration technology on Enercon wind turbines. Initial tests with Schierlo
Rajasthan’s RVUNL awarded its first 1000 MW/2000 MWh standalone BESS tender at a record-low Rs 1.775 lakh/MW/month, 15% lower than the previous tender. Eleven bidder
Saatvik Green Energy Ltd announced it has secured solar module orders worth over ₹ 700 crore for Indian renewable energy projects. The parent company received orders
Whole Solar has been appointed as the authorised distributor for Avaada’s solar panels in North India, enhancing regional access to high-efficiency solar technology.
Singapore’s Sembcorp Industries will acquire ReNew Pvt Ltd’s unit, ReNew Sun Bright, for about SGD 246 million (₹1,700 crore). This 300 MW solar plant in Rajasth
Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri announced India’s Hydrogen Age, targeting 5 million metric tonnes of green hydrogen production by 2030. Under t
The Australian Government approved the 1,300 MW Pottinger Wind Farm in New South Wales, powering around 590,000 homes. Featuring 247 turbines and a 500 MW battery stor
The Indian government has launched the PM e-Drive scheme to deploy 3,000 electric buses across Maharashtra, including Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, and Nashik. Led by the Mini
Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TSRTC) will build dedicated EV depots in Greater Hyderabad to support 2,800 new electric buses over three years. With a ₹
TrusTerra, India’s first AI-powered used EV marketplace, raised ₹9 crore in a pre-seed round led by Finvolve and India Accelerator. The funds will scale its TruEV
Avaada Group signed an MoU with the Government of Gujarat to invest ₹36,000 crore in 5 GW solar, 1 GW wind, and 5 GWh battery storage projects across Kutchh, Banaska
Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals Ltd has entered the Solar Rooftop segment with a ₹52 crore order in Telangana. This marks a strategic move to expand its total
Germany recently concluded a renewable energy tender, receiving 163 bids totaling 2,182 MW. Authorities awarded 33 PV-plus-storage projects with a combined capacity
Bondada Engineering has successfully commissioned 78.3 MW of solar power projects for major IPPs like NLC, Paradigm IT, and Mahagenco across Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu,
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued directives for implementing the Utility Led Aggregation (ULA) model under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yoja
Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) appointed POWERCON to exclusively manage its 300 MW wind project in Karnataka, marking India’s first independent full-scope
Honda is investing $2.6 million to establish a new research facility at Ohio State University’s SciTech campus, focusing on hydrogen fuel cells, CO₂ capture, and n
Hydrom has partnered with Ankaa Space & Technologies to manage wind measurement stations across Oman, aiming to improve data quality for renewable resource assessments
Toyota and Sumitomo Metal Mining have advanced cathode materials for all-solid-state batteries, aiming to mass produce them by 2028. These batteries offer better safet
Ioncor’s Energy Pack Long battery system uses a cell-to-pack design, operating at 666 volts with scalable capacities from 79 to 1,000 kWh. It boasts industry-leading
Battery Smart partners with Lilypad to promote electric two-wheelers in Delhi NCR, selling battery-less vehicles using swappable batteries. The initiative targets affo
GoldenPeaks Capital (GPC) and Huawei Polska signed an MoU to collaborate on a 500MWh grid-forming Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Europe. Huawei will provide i
Nordex Group will supply and install 236MW of N163 turbines for undisclosed wind projects in North America, with installation set to begin in 2027. The projects will u
The Commission has framed the draft OERC (Procurement of Energy from Renewable Sources and its Compliance) Regulations.
