Om Power Transmission Limited Secures 220 kV AIS Switchyard Contract

Om Power Transmission Limited has received a letter of award from Hild Projects Private Limited for the establishment of a 220 kV AIS switchyard. This project supports a 600 MW solar power plant developed by NTPC, located in Bhuj, Gujarat. The contract's value is Rs 406.9 million, not including goods and services tax.

The scope of work for Om Power Transmission Limited encompasses several key areas. These include the design of the switchyard, the supply of necessary equipment, and civil construction activities. Additionally, the company will be responsible for the installation of electrical equipment, as well as the testing and commissioning of the 220 kV AIS switchyard. The execution of this order is scheduled to be completed within 10 months from the date the letter of award was issued.

Shakti Pumps Invests in 2.2 GW Solar Manufacturing Plant

Shakti Pumps (India) Limited has invested Rs 110 million in its wholly owned subsidiary, Shakti Energy Solutions Limited (SESL). This investment, made through the subscription of equity shares, is designated for the establishment of a new manufacturing facility in Pithampur, Madhya Pradesh.

The greenfield plant will have a production capacity of 2.2 GW and will focus on manufacturing high-efficiency solar domestic content requirement (DCR) cells and solar photovoltaic (PV) modules. SESL, which currently produces solar structures and solar rooftop solutions, is expanding its operations to include these new product lines.

Clean Energy Surge Stabilizes India's Power Sector Emissions

A recent analysis reveals that power-sector emissions in India did not increase from the first half of 2024 to the same period in 2026. This marks the first time in over 50 years that the country's coal power did not expand over a two-year period, even as overall electricity demand grew by 7 percent. Clean energy sources met this entire demand increase, contributing an additional 63 terawatt-hours (TWh).

The growth in non-fossil power generation was substantial, with solar increasing by 44 TWh, wind by 13 TWh, hydro by 8 TWh, and nuclear power by 7 TWh. However, to sustain this pace of clean energy expansion, India will need to upgrade its electricity grid, rapidly develop energy storage solutions, and enhance the flexibility of its coal power infrastructure. Despite these advancements, emissions from heavy industry, particularly steel and cement, rose by 8 percent year-on-year in the first half of 2026, accounting for 23 percent of India's total carbon dioxide emissions.