India is preparing for one of the largest electricity infrastructure expansions in its history. Over the next decade, the country plans to connect hundreds of gigawatts of renewable energy, support AI-driven data centres, power semiconductor fabs, electrify transport, expand manufacturing and strengthen industrial corridors. While much of the public discussion focuses on adding more megawatts, a far bigger challenge lies beneath the surface: building the electrical infrastructure capable of delivering that power reliably across the country. The scale of this transformation is enormous. India has already crossed approximately 476 GW of installed power generation capacity, with nearly half of that…
Author: Ranganathan
Enviro Infra Engineers Limited has strengthened its presence in India’s water infrastructure sector after securing two Hybrid Annuity Model (HAM) projects worth ₹256.92 crores from Uttar Pradesh Jal Nigam (Rural) under the Government of India’s Namami Gange Programme. The latest order wins expand the company’s HAM portfolio to five projects, reinforcing its growing role in developing and executing long-term sewage treatment and wastewater management infrastructure across the country. As part of the contracts, the company will construct 45 MLD and 60 MLD sewage treatment plants in Varanasi along with associated infrastructure and will be responsible for their operation and maintenance…
NTPC Green Energy Limited (NGEL) has crossed a significant milestone in its renewable energy journey after its wholly owned subsidiary, NTPC Renewable Energy Limited (NTPC REL) commenced commercial operations of the first 50.4 MW phase of the Vanki Wind Energy Project in Gujarat. The project, located in Nakhatrana, Kutch achieved commercial operation with effect from 00:00 hours on July 8, 2026, according to the company’s official announcement. With the commissioning of this capacity, the total installed capacity of the NTPC Green Energy Group has increased to 10,721.80 MW, reinforcing the company’s position as one of India’s leading renewable energy developers.…
Torrent Power Ltd. has completed the acquisition of Nabha Power Limited from Larsen & Toubro (L&T) in a transaction valued at ₹3,632 crore, marking a significant step in the company’s strategy to expand its power generation portfolio. The acquisition follows the receipt of all necessary regulatory approvals and the fulfillment of closing conditions, enabling Torrent Power to formally take ownership of Nabha Power. The transaction was originally announced earlier this year and has now reached its completion. Nabha Power owns and operates a 2×700 MW (1,400 MW) supercritical thermal power plant located in Punjab. The facility supplies electricity under a…
State-owned power sector financiers Power Finance Corporation (PFC) and REC Limited have approved a merger scheme that is expected to create one of India’s largest government-owned infrastructure financing institutions with a combined loan book exceeding ₹11 lakh crores. The merger that has been approved by the boards of both companies proposes the amalgamation of REC into PFC under the provisions of the Companies Act. Once completed, the combined entity is expected to play a larger role in financing power generation, transmission, distribution, renewable energy and other infrastructure projects across the country. Under the approved scheme, REC shareholders will receive 88…
Laser Power & Infra Ltd. has announced the price band for its upcoming initial public offering (IPO), setting it at ₹203-214 per equity share. The company’s SME public issue is scheduled to open for subscription on July 9, providing investors an opportunity to participate in the company’s next phase of growth. The IPO will consist of a fresh issue of equity shares, with the proceeds proposed to be utilized for business expansion, working capital requirements and other corporate purposes, as outlined in the company’s offer documents. Laser Power & Infra operates in the power and infrastructure segment, offering engineering solutions…
The Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) has issued an important clarification aimed at facilitating the faster rollout of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure across the National Capital Territory by aligning its regulations with the Government of India’s PM E-DRIVE Scheme. In its latest order, DERC addressed a regulatory inconsistency relating to the recovery of upstream electricity infrastructure costs for new EV charging stations. The clarification enables Delhi’s power distribution companies (discoms) to include the entire upstream infrastructure cost in the Demand Note issued to Charge Point Operators (CPOs), wherever applicable under the PM E-DRIVE Scheme. Why was the clarification needed?…
NHPC Limited has marked a significant milestone in India’s clean energy journey with the inauguration of its 300 MW Karnisar Solar Power Plant at Bikaner, Rajasthan. The project was virtually inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 04th July, 2026, reinforcing the country’s commitment to expanding renewable energy capacity and achieving long-term energy security. The inauguration ceremony was attended by Rajasthan Governor Haribhau Kisanrao Bagde, Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma, Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri, Deputy Chief Ministers Diya Kumari and Prem Chand Bairwa, along with senior government officials and NHPC leadership. Addressing the gathering,…
NHPC Limited has allocated 1.2 GW of grid-connected solar power projects at the Jalaun Solar Park in Uttar Pradesh to Coal India Limited (CIL) and NLC India Renewables Limited (NIRL), marking another significant milestone in India’s renewable energy expansion. The projects have been awarded through a competitive bidding process at a discovered tariff of ₹2.73 per kWh, highlighting the continued competitiveness of utility-scale solar power in India. Under the allocation, Coal India Limited and NLC India Renewables Limited have each secured 600MW of solar capacity (2 × 300 MW). The latest allocation reinforces the growing participation of public sector enterprises…
Ceigall India Limited has taken another step in expanding its presence in India’s renewable energy sector, with its wholly owned subsidiary, Ceigall Morena Solar BESS Park Limited signing a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Rewa Ultra Mega Solar Limited for a 220 MW Solar and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project at Morena Solar Park in Madhya Pradesh. According to the company’s regulatory filing, the project is estimated to have an approximate value of ₹1,700 crores, including GST and will combine utility-scale solar power generation with Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) technology. The project has been awarded under a tariff-based…
Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL), a subsidiary of The Tata Power Company Limited, has expanded its renewable energy portfolio with the commissioning of the 100.8 MW Jewali Wind Project in Maharashtra’s Dharashiv district. The project marks another milestone in the company’s clean energy expansion strategy and is expected to support Tata Power Mumbai Distribution in meeting its Renewable Purchase Obligation (RPO) requirements through the supply of clean electricity. The newly commissioned wind farm has an installed capacity of 100.8 MW and is designed to generate approximately 299 million units (kWh) of renewable electricity every year. The clean power produced…
Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy Limited (SWREL) has secured a major engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract worth approximately USD 560 million for the West Minya Solar Project in Egypt. The project will be executed through a 50:50 joint venture with Hassan Allam Construction, a leading engineering and construction company with a strong presence in Egypt and the wider Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Located in Minya Governorate, the West Minya Solar Project will have a planned generation capacity of 1,000 MWac and will be integrated with a 600 MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS). Upon completion, it…