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India Electrifies 99.6% of Broad Gauge Railway Network, Ranks Second Globally

New Delhi, July 22: India has emerged as one of the world’s leading nations in railway electrification, with 99.6% of its broad gauge railway network now electrified, making it the second most electrified railway system globally after Switzerland. The achievement reflects the rapid transformation of Indian Railways under its nationwide electrification mission. According to information […]

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DCM Shriram Signs Hybrid Renewable Energy Deal, Targets 176 MW Green Power Capacity

New Delhi, July 18: DCM Shriram Ltd. has announced a major step towards strengthening its clean energy portfolio by entering into a strategic agreement with Serentica Renewables India 38 Pvt. Ltd. to develop a 58 MW hybrid renewable energy project for its chemical manufacturing facility in Bharuch, Gujarat. The proposed project is expected to become […]

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Coal India and Uttar Pradesh Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam sign agreement for renewable energy generation in Uttar Pradesh

Lucknow, July 3 :In a major initiative to accelerate the growth of the clean and renewable energy sector in Uttar Pradesh, Coal India Limited (CIL) and Uttar Pradesh Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited (UPRVUNL) have signed a Joint Venture Agreement (JVA) for the development of renewable energy projects across the state. The agreement was signed […]

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Lucknow’s Solar Boom Turns Consumers into ‘Prosumers’, Reshaping Power Supply

Lucknow- A quiet energy revolution is underway in Lucknow, where a growing number of households are transitioning from electricity consumers to “prosumers” by generating their own solar power. According to officials from the Uttar Pradesh New and Renewable Energy Development Agency, rooftop solar systems are now producing around 328 MW of electricity—nearly 20% of the […]

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REC DECLARES HIGHEST EVER PROFITS OF RS. 16,282 CRORE AND HIGHEST TOTAL DIVIDEND OF ₹18.55 PER SHARE FOR THE YEAR

New Delhi, April 28, 2026: While approving the annual standalone and consolidated financial results for the year ended March 31, 2026, REC Limited states that the Indian power sector is at the cusp of new vibrance owing to numerous initiatives taken by Government of India. The legacy loss-making power distribution companies achieved a rare, collective […]

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Narendra Modi Highlights India’s Record-Breaking Solar Energy Growth

New Delhi: Narendra Modi on Thursday shared an article spotlighting India’s achievement of recording its highest-ever annual solar energy capacity addition, marking a major milestone in the renewable energy sector. The Prime Minister underscored the rapid growth in solar power generation, calling it a significant step forward in India’s clean energy transition. The achievement reflects […]

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NHPC Declares Commercial Operation of First Unit of India’s Largest 2000 MW Subansiri Lower Hydropower Project

New Delhi : Manohar Lal, Union Minister of Power, Housing & Urban Affairs, inaugurated today the commercial operation of Unit–2 (250 MW) of the 2000 MW (8×250 MW) Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project through virtual mode. He stated that the commissioning of this unit is “not just a technical achievement, but a testament to years of […]

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Power Minister Manohar Lal Flags Off Commercial Operations of 250 MW Third Unit of Tehri Variable Speed PSP

New Delhi, Dec 9:Union Power Minister Manohar Lal today virtually commenced the Commercial Operation Date (COD) of the 250 MW third unit of the 1000 MW Tehri Variable Speed Pumped Storage Plant (PSP), developed by THDC India Limited (THDCIL). With this, the Tehri plant becomes the largest variable-speed PSP commissioned by a Central Public Sector […]

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AI and Machine Learning to Transform India’s Power Sector, Says Manohar Lal

New Delhi : Haryana Governor Manohar Lal has emphasized that Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML)–based applications will play a pivotal role in transforming India’s power sector, driving greater efficiency, reliability, and transparency across the ecosystem. Speaking at a national-level event, Manohar Lal stated that India is undergoing a rapid technological shift, and the […]

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YEIDA Allots 200 Acres to SAEL Industries for ₹8,200 Crore Integrated Solar Manufacturing Facility

Lucknow / Greater Noida: The Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) announced the allotment of approximately 200 acres of industrial land in Sector 8, to SAEL Solar P6 Private Limited, a subsidiary of SAEL Industries Limited for setting-up an integrated solar manufacturing ecosystem worth an investment of INR 8,200 crores as per approval of State […]

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