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Nuclear Power Plant

Heavy Equipment Sent to India’s Kudankulam NPP

A special consignment of large-size or heavy equipment for the Kudankulam nuclear power plant, construction in India has been sent from Russia to the Indian por…

Electricity Trade

Indian Government Approves Sale of State-Run Transmission Assets

A committee of the Indian Government has reportedly approved the sale of assets belonging to the state-run Power Grid Corporation of India.

Solar Power Panel

India’s Waaree Eyes US Push Following 300MW California Order

Indian PV manufacturer Waaree Energies is eyeing a major push in the US market after receiving an order for more than 300MW of mono PERC modules in the country.

Biobattery

Grant Opportunity could Help Tribes Develop Bioenergy Resources

The U.S. Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Indian Affairs on Sept. 3 announced it is providing funding to hire consultants to identify.

Hydropower Plant

ANDRITZ to Supply Equipment for Kutehr Hydropower Plant in Himachal

It has received a contract from Indian independent power producer JSW Energy Limited to supply electro-mechanical equipment for Kutehr hydroelectric power plant…

Energy Investment

Actis to Acquire Green Energy Projects from ReNew Power in India

UK-based private equity firm Actis has reportedly started talks to acquire more than 550MW capacity of green energy projects from Indian company ReNew Power.

Nuclear Power Plant

Narora Joins Select Club of Indian Nuclear Power Plants

The second 220 MW unit at the Narora Atomic Power Station in Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday completed 731 days of continuous safe operation.

Solar Power Plant

Indian Solar Projects Hit as Chinese Solar Module Prices Rise for the First Time Since 2017

Prices of Chinese solar modules have increased for the first time since 2017, making Indian developers apprehensive about returns on their projects because they…

India

Indian Energy Exchange To Launch Renewable Energy Trading On August 21

Power regulator Central Electricity Regulatory Commission had given the nod on August 17 to commence green term-ahead market in the country.

Mauritius

Oil Spill in Mauritius Causes Ecological Disaster, France and India Assist

An oil spill from the MV Wakashio, a Japanese ship that struck a coral reef in Mauritius on July 25, has imperiled fish and other marine life around the Indian …

Hydropower Plant

Construction of India-Assisted Arun-III Hydropower Project in Nepal on Fast-Track

Five Indian banks and two Nepali banks have committed to lend debts for construction of the 900 MW mega power project.

India

India's Tata to Merge with Mundra Power Subsidiary

Indian private-sector utility Tata Power has decided to absorb its subsidiary that operates the 4GW imported coal-fired Mundra power plant to provide financial …

Nuclear Power Plant

Progress at India’s Kudankulam NPP

Indian contractor Larsen & Toubro, with the technical assistance of Russian specialists, has completed the installation of the dry shielding at the reactor vess…

Mauritius

Mauritius Must Prepare for 'Worst-Case Scenario' After Oil Spill, Prime Minister Says

Mauritius Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth told the Indian Ocean island nation to prepare for the “worst-case scenario” after a crippled Japanese ship leaked o…

Nuclear Power Plant

Kudankulam Units 3 & 5 Hit Construction Milestones

Indian contractor Larsen & Toubro has completed on schedule the installation of the 'dry shield' for the reactor pressure vessel of unit 3 of the Kudankulam nuc…