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New Indian Express
3 days ago
- Business
- New Indian Express
NTPC to invest Rs 80,000 crore in Telangana
HYDERABAD: The National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) has expressed interest to invest around Rs 80,000 crore in solar and wind power projects in Telangana. NTPC Chairman and Managing Director Gurdeep Singh led a delegation that met Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy at his residence on Saturday. During the meeting, NTPC officials expressed their willingness to invest in the renewable energy sector in the state. The delegation stated that there is potential for generating 6,700 MW through floating solar projects in Telangana. Welcoming the investment offer, Chief Minister Revanth Reddy assured NTPC that his government would extend complete cooperation. Principal Secretary, Energy department, Navin Mittal was also present at the meeting.
New Indian Express
26-07-2025
- Business
- New Indian Express
Odisha clears Rs 870 crore for four renewable energy projects totalling 178 MW capacity
BHUBANESWAR: The single window committee of Energy department on Thursday approved four renewable energy projects with a cumulative generating capacity of 178 MW. The projects would come up at an estimated cost of Rs 869.8 crore. The panel, chaired by principal secretary Vishal Dev, approved the 69.5 MW solar park project of Prozeal Green Energy Limited at Biramaharajpur in Subarnapur district. INOX Solar Limited received clearance for a 49.5 MW solar project at Telkoi in Keonjhar district, while Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL) was granted approval for a 10 MW solar project at Lakhanpur in Jharsuguda district. NLC India Renewables Limited has proposed to set up a wind power project at Papadahandi in Nabarangpur district. Together, these projects account for 128.5 MW of solar and 49.5 MW of wind energy capacity. With these additions, the total renewable energy capacity approved by the single window committee has now reached 1,844.86 MW, attracting cumulative investment commitments of Rs 12,599.79 crore. 'This marks a significant milestone in the clean energy transition and underlines the state government's focus on facilitating ease of doing business in the renewable sector,' said Dev. He said these projects align with Odisha's commitment to achieving its renewable purchase obligations (RPOs) and contributing to India's climate goals while boosting local employment and infrastructure development in the approved districts. The meeting was attended by GRIDCO managing director, directors of GRIDCO and OHPC, principal chief electrical inspector (PCEI) and other senior officers of the department.
The Hindu
01-07-2025
- General
- The Hindu
e-cycle initiative first step towards carbon-neutral Kerala: says Minister
Local Self Government Minister M.B. Rajesh on Tuesday said that the electric bicycle (e-cycle) initiative was the first significant step towards making Kerala a carbon-neutral State. He was inaugurating the district-level distribution of e-cycles under a joint project on the Local Self Government department, Energy department, and Union Ministry of Rural Development. Addressing the function held at the Kannur district panchayat auditorium, the Minister said the project aimed to not only reduce carbon emissions but also empower women, especially Kudumbashree members, by improving their mobility, reducing travel cost, and promoting entrepreneurship. 'The e-cycle project will significantly improve the quality of life of women. It is a move towards sustainable development with social impact,' he said. The project, which forms part of the Carbon Neutral Kerala initiative, involves distributing e-cycles to 350 Kudumbashree members in 71 rural community development societies in Kannur. Each e-cycle, valued at ₹40,000 is being given by collecting a beneficiary share of ₹3,000. Minister for Registration, Museum and Archaeology Ramachandran Kadannappally, who presided over the function, said Kerala had always been quick to adapt to change. 'e-Cycles will become a transformative project, setting an example in green mobility,' he said.
Time of India
22-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Himachal CM gives directions for notices against developers over delay in hydropower projects
Shimla: Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has directed the Energy department to issue a cancellation notice to non-serious hydro power developers, whose projects have remained stalled for many years. He presided over a high-level meeting of the Power Department on Saturday. He said that undue delays in project execution are causing significant losses to the state exchequer, according to a release. Hydropower is the mainstay of the State's economy, and the state government is committed to ensuring that the benefits reach the people of the State. Sukhu said that the present state government is committed to safeguarding the interests of the state's people across multiple platforms and forums. In a major decision, the State Government has decided to take back 382 MW of the Sunni, 210 MW of the Luhri Stage-I, and 66 MW of the Dhaulasidh projects previously allotted to SJVNL. He said that the state government will not advance on upcoming projects like Kishau and Renuka Dam unless the neighbouring states provide the settlement of the long-standing concrete assurances pending the Bhakra Beas Management Board arrears. During the meeting, the Chief Minister was informed that BBMB has identified 4403 MW of power capacity on Bhakra Dam and 8700 MW capacity on Kol Dam for establishing pump storage projects. He directed the department to take the lead in this direction and move forward immediately so that the people of the State reap maximum benefits from these projects. Sukhu instructed the HPSEBL to commission the Kaza solar power project by August 2025 and expedite the one MW solar power project with battery backup at Dhanwas in the remote Pangi valley of Chamba district. This project is expected to be completed by December 2025 and will guarantee uninterrupted power supply to the 19 gram panchayats of the valley even during heavy snowfall. The Chief Minister also reviewed the progress of the 'Green Panchayat scheme' and directed the speeding up of the project. He also took stock of the under-construction 450 MW Shong Tong Hydro Power Project and asked the Power Corporation to complete it within the stipulated time period. Furthermore, it was also decided that the HPSEBL will establish five Substations with a 66 KV capacity, while the HPPTCL will set up 10 Substations with capacities of 132 KV and 220 KV in accordance with the directions of the Himachal Pradesh State Electricity Regulatory Commission.
New Indian Express
26-05-2025
- Business
- New Indian Express
Power demand rises in Tamil Nadu, but only 39 of 216 substations set up in three years
CHENNAI: Even as power demand keeps rising in Tamil Nadu, the state has managed to build only 39 new substations in various voltage levels like 765kV, 400kV, 230kV, 110kV and 66kV in the past three years. In 2021 the former electricity minister (V Senthil Balaji) had announced that the government would build 216 new substations of various capacities. According to the policy note of the Energy department for 2025-26, the total number of substations in four voltage categories (765kV, 400kV, 230kV, and 110kV) increased from 1,063 in 2022 to 1,102 by March 2025. Tamil Nadu Electricity Board (TNEB) Chairman and Managing Director J Radha Krishnan said that setting up new substations depended on the financial situation of the board, and acquiring land, especially for 400 kV substations, has become a major challenge. Nearly 15 acres of land is needed for 400 kV substations. He said that despite the challenges, the department has managed to get land in delta districts and also in Ambattur for 400 kV substations. He added that land has also been identified in Sengipatti near Thanjavur and a few other locations. 'We are planning to build 71 new substations in the coming months as part of the centre's Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme. In the first phase, we will require an amount between Rs 1,000 crore and Rs 1,500 crore,' he said.
