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MIEPL to Develop 4.125 MW Solar Project at IIT Kharagpur Under SECI Bid – EQ

In Short : MIEPL has won SECI’s bid to develop a 4.125 MW solar project at IIT Kharagpur, comprising rooftop, ground-mounted, and elevated installations. Executed under the RESCO model, the grid-connected project will be completed in 270 days without battery storage. MIEPL will operate and maintain the system for 25 years, advancing India’s renewable energy […]

Solar Energy Offers Lucrative Returns and Energy Independence for Commercial and Industrial Sectors – EQ

In Short : Commercial and industrial businesses can achieve a 20–25% return on investment by switching to solar energy. With rising power costs and improved solar economics, installations offer quick payback in 3–5 years. Benefits include reduced energy bills, government incentives, and enhanced ESG performance. As storage costs decline, solar-plus-storage solutions will further boost savings […]

Reliance NU Suntech to Develop ₹10,000 Crore Solar-Battery Mega Project Under SECI Pact – EQ

In Short : Reliance NU Suntech, a Reliance Power subsidiary, has signed a 25-year Power Purchase Agreement with SECI to develop Asia’s largest single-location solar and battery energy storage system (BESS) project. Valued at ₹10,000 crore, the project is expected to be completed in 24 months. It marks a major step in India’s renewable energy […]

S. M. Ramanathan Appointed Director of Engineering & R&D at BHEL – EQ

In Short : S. M. Ramanathan has been appointed as Director (Engineering, R\&D) at BHEL, effective April 30, 2025. With 37 years at BHEL, he has held leadership roles across key units and previously served as Executive Director. An IIT Madras alumnus and turbine design innovator, Ramanathan brings deep technical expertise and a proven track […]

Sanjay Khanna takes additional charge as BPCL CMD – EQ

In Short : Sanjay Khanna has taken additional charge as Chairman and Managing Director of BPCL following the retirement of Krishnakumar Gopalan. Currently Director (Refineries), Khanna brings over 30 years of industry experience. An NIT Tiruchirapalli alumnus, he has led key projects across BPCL refineries and holds board positions in multiple subsidiaries, supporting the company’s […]

India Charts Bold Course to Lead Global Green Hydrogen Revolution – EQ

In Short : India’s National Green Hydrogen Mission targets producing 5 million metric tonnes of green hydrogen annually by 2030, with over ₹8 lakh crore investment and 600,000 jobs. Backed by a ₹19,744 crore budget, it offers incentives for electrolysers and production, mandates industry use, supports exports, and aims to cut greenhouse gas emissions by […]

Indian Oil Accelerates Green Shift with ₹1,086 Crore Boost and LNG Diversification Strategy – EQ

In Short : Indian Oil Corporation will invest ₹1,086 crore in its subsidiary Terra Clean Ltd. to develop 4.3 GW of renewable energy capacity, expanding its total planned green portfolio to 5.3 GW. This move aligns with IOC’s clean energy goals. The company also signed a $1.3 billion LNG deal with Trafigura to diversify its […]

Inox Neo Energies Wins 50 MW In Maiden Wind Power Auction – EQ

In Short : Inox Neo Energies has won a 50 MW wind power project in its debut bid during GUVNL’s Wind Phase-IX auction at a tariff of ₹3.66/kWh. The project, to be developed in Gujarat, marks the company’s entry into the wind energy sector and supports its renewable growth strategy. A 25-year power purchase agreement […]

Porsche is closing the loop on high-voltage battery recycling – EQ

In Short : Porsche has launched a pilot project to recycle high-voltage EV batteries, creating a closed-loop system for raw material recovery. The process involves shredding used batteries into black mass, extracting valuable metals like lithium and cobalt, and using them to produce new cells. This circular approach supports sustainability and reduces reliance on volatile […]

Balance of System tender for setting up of grid connected 200 MW Ground mounted Solar PV plant at Dhar, Madhya Pradesh – EQ

Owner: Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI), New Delhi, India Contract title: Balance of System tender for setting up of grid connected 200 MW Ground mounted Solar PV plant at Dhar, Madhya Pradesh Tender No: SECI/C&P/OP/11/017/2024-25 ETS ID: SECI-2025-TN000009 CPPP ID: 2025_SECI_796716_1 The Bidding documents in English (Tender No. SECI/C&P/OP/11/017/2024-25 dated 01.05.2025) for Balance […]