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Power Sector News Roundup for May 4, 2026
2+ hour, 4+ min ago (1096+ words) Maharashtra clears Rs 12, 303 crore MAGESTIC clean energy programme Mo P phases local content norms for LCC-HVDC substations to 2035 Tata Power Renewable approves Rs 6, 500 crore PV ingot and wafer venture NCT weighs doubling reverse flow on Raigarh-Pugalur HVDC link Coal India…...
US sets preliminary anti-dumping duties on solar imports
1+ week, 17+ hour ago (232+ words) Author: PPD Team Date: April 27, 2026 The U. S. Department of Commerce has issued preliminary affirmative determinations in its anti-dumping (AD) duty investigations on solar cell and module imports from India, Indonesia, and Laos. The decision introduces high provisional duty rates and expands…...
BHEL appoints Aruna Gulati as head of solar business division
1+ week, 1+ day ago (205+ words) Author: PPD Team Date: April 27, 2026 Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has announced the appointment of Ms. Aruna Gulati as the new Head of its Solar Business Division (SBD), based in Bengaluru. The appointment, effective from 25 April 2026, places her in the…...
TGERC rules solar hour rebates require full tariff process
1+ week, 6+ day ago (178+ words) Author: PPD Team Date: April 22, 2026 TGERC stated that any implementation of peak and solar hour tariff provisions can only be undertaken through a tariff proceeding under Sections 61, 62, and 64 of the Electricity Act, 2003, with public notice and stakeholder consultation. It held…...
Energy in Motion signs Mo U to deploy 1, 000 electric trucks
2+ week, 3+ hour ago (216+ words) Author: PPD Team Date: April 21, 2026 Energy in Motion Limited (EIM), an associate venture of Ravindra Energy Limited, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (Mo U) with EV leasing platform Drivin to deploy around 1, 000 heavy-duty electric trucks across India over the next…...
CERC adopts Rs 3. 13/k Wh tariff for FDRE projects, flags greenshoe use
2+ week, 1+ day ago (379+ words) Author: PPD Team Date: April 19, 2026 In its April 10, 2026 order, CERC approved tariffs discovered through e-reverse auction for five bidders. The successful base allocations are: Reliance Infrastructure Limited (390 MW), PNC Infratech Limited (300 MW), SAEL Industries Limited (300 MW), JBM Renewables Pvt. Ltd....
Jupiter'AMPIN JV launches integrated solar manufacturing unit in Odisha
2+ week, 6+ day ago (252+ words) Author: PPD Team Date: April 15, 2026 Jupiter International Limited and AMPIN Energy Transition have launched their joint venture, AMPIN Solar One Private Limited, with the inauguration of an integrated solar cell and module manufacturing facility in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. The plant was…...
MNRE adds Reliance, Jupiter Solartech to ALMM-II
2+ week, 6+ day ago (164+ words) Author: PPD Team Date: April 15, 2026 The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has updated the Approved List of Module Manufacturers (ALMM-II) for solar cells, adding Reliance Industries Limited and Jupiter Solartech Private Limited, along with a capacity revision by…...
China's CGN brings Southeast Asia's largest solar project online in Laos
3+ week, 4+ day ago (396+ words) Author: PPD Team Date: April 10, 2026 Developed by China General Nuclear Power Group (CGN), the project is Phase I of the Northern Laos Clean Energy Base and is located in Mengxai and Namo districts of Oudomxay province. The project was formally…...
Bondada commissions 48. 2 MWp, crosses 1. 3 GWp
3+ week, 4+ day ago (177+ words) Author: PPD Team Date: April 10, 2026 Bondada Engineering Limited has commissioned 48. 2 MWp of solar projects in March 2026 for Paradigm IT and Maharashtra State Power Generation Company Limited (MAHAGENCO) across multiple locations in Maharashtra, the company disclosed to BSE on April 9, 2026. This…...