ACME Solar Commissions Hybrid Project in India

ACME Solar Holdings Ltd, through its subsidiaries, has commissioned 66.68 MW of solar capacity and 300 MWh of Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) capacity in Bikaner, Rajasthan, India. This development increases ACME Solar's total operational BESS capacity to 4.16 GWh and its total operational renewable energy generation to approximately 3,057 MW.

The newly commissioned solar capacity, brought online by ACME Renewtech Private Limited in Kelan Village, Bikaner, represents Phase-I of ACME Solar's first hybrid renewable energy development. This project combines 300 MW of solar capacity with 100 MW of wind power. The 66.68 MW commissioned in this initial phase accounts for over 22 percent of the total 300 MW solar component.

The hybrid project has secured a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with NTPC Limited and long-term project debt from PFC. ACME Solar anticipates commissioning the full 300 MW of solar capacity by the end of the third quarter of FY27. Additionally, ACME Greentech Seventh Private Ltd commissioned Phase-I of the storage infrastructure for its Firm and Dispatchable Renewable Energy (FDRE) project at the same site, providing 53.63 MW / 300 MWh of storage capacity out of a planned 300 MW / 1,581 MWh.

BHEL to Invest Rs 650 Million in Joint Venture NBPPL

Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has approved a further equity investment of Rs 650 million in NTPC BHEL Power Projects Private Limited (NBPPL). NBPPL is a joint venture between BHEL and NTPC Limited, with each entity holding a 50 percent stake. The investment is scheduled to occur at face value in one or more tranches during the financial year 2026-27.

NBPPL was incorporated in April 2008. Its operations include undertaking engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contracts for power plants. Additionally, the joint venture is involved in the manufacturing of power plant equipment. Following this new investment, BHEL's shareholding in NBPPL will remain at 50 percent, maintaining the equal partnership structure with NTPC Limited.

ET Energy Leadership Summit & Awards 2026 to Address India's Energy Transformation

The ET Energy Leadership Summit & Awards 2026, scheduled for September 9–10 in New Delhi, will gather policymakers, regulators, and industry experts to explore the evolving energy landscape of India. The event's central theme, "Powering India’s Next Energy Economy: Security, Scale, Intelligence, and Self-Reliance," highlights the nation's strategic priorities as it navigates a significant energy transformation.

Discussions will address the need for a robust energy system capable of supporting sustained economic growth while enhancing energy security and sustainability. Key topics include strengthening domestic energy supply chains, from hydrocarbons and natural gas to critical minerals and clean-tech manufacturing. The summit will also examine the expansion of transmission infrastructure, the integration of renewable energy, and the digitalization of energy systems.

The agenda features sessions on infrastructure development, focusing on transmission networks, storage systems, and flexible generation to integrate increasing volumes of renewable power. Participants will also delve into the role of natural gas infrastructure and the challenges of transitioning from renewable capacity addition to dispatchable clean power. The event aims to foster collaboration across various sectors of India's energy ecosystem, including generation, transmission, engineering, and digital systems.