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In a bid to promote clean energy production, the Government of Rajasthan led by Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma has approved the allocation of land to state enterprise Rajasthan Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Ltd (RVUNL) for the establishment of large-scale renewable energy-based production parks in Jaisalmer and Bikaner districts. Under this landmark initiative, land allocation has been approved in Jaisalmer for various solar parks with a combined capacity of 26,400 megawatts (MW), a statement said on Saturday. Similarly, the construction of solar parks with a combined 5,200 MW capacity has been approved in Bikaner, it said. In line with the state's goals of sustainable development and energy security, these approvals represent a major step towards enhancing Rajasthan's leadership in the renewable energy sector, it said. Commenting on this, the Chief Minister said this initiative will not only position Rajasthan as a front-runner in clean energy production but also generate substantial...

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SECTOR | 06 Sep 2025

Adani Power, Druk Green to build 570 MW hydroelectric project in Bhutan

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The 6,000 crore Wangchhu project, for which agreements were signed today, will meet Bhutan's winter energy demand, with the surplus exported to India in the summer

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SECTOR | 05 Sep 2025

NLC India in advanced stage of procurement of electrolysers, says CMD

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NLC India Ltd (NLCIL) is in an advanced stage of procurement of electrolysers for its 4 MW green hydrogen pilot project in Neyveli, Tamil Nadu, its Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) Prasanna Kumar Motupalli said. The pilot project aligns with the National Green Hydrogen Mission, which aims to position India as a global hub for green hydrogen production and technology. "NLCIL is advancing a 4 MW Green Hydrogen pilot project at Neyveli, using solar power as the input... It is in an advanced stage of procurement of electrolysers," he said in a latest report on Friday. The plant will have the capacity to produce 300 kg of hydrogen per day of 99.999 per cent purity and will operate during the day. He further said that on commissioning, this will position NLCIL among the early movers in the country's green hydrogen economy, paving the way for large-scale adoption in future. NLC India Ltd, a Navratna PSU, is committed to address the nation's energy needs through sustainable and...

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SECTOR | 03 Sep 2025

Renewable energy investments in India rise 45% to $1.23 bn in August

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Investments in India's renewable energy sector rose to $1.235 billion in August, 45 per cent higher year-on-year, with major financing deals for solar and wind projects

India to add record 43 GW renewable energy capacity in 2025: Pralhad Joshi

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SECTOR | 03 Sep 2025

BHEL Bags Rs 2,600-Crore Equipment-Supply Order For Thermal Power Project

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The completion schedule for the supply of the components is 58 months.

ACME Solar secures 50 MW dispatchable renewable project from Tata Power-D

Business Standard | 03 Sep 2025 3 more