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NTPC has identified three locations in Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, and Odisha for new nuclear power plants, aiming for 30 GW of nuclear capacity by 2047. The company is exploring technology collaborations with international firms for pressurized water reactor projects.
Keralam is seeking a dedicated power plant and advanced energy storage systems to address its growing electricity needs. Discussions with NTPC have led to plans for a 2000 MWh Battery Energy Storage System and two 80 MWh BESS projects, alongside power supply agreements and technical collaboration.
The United States and China are discussing reciprocal visits to each other's nuclear facilities, with discussions ongoing at high-level diplomatic gatherings.
India's power and utilities sector is projected to experience significant growth in the July-September quarter of financial year 2026-27, driven by increased energy demand and peak load. Companies like NTPC and Tata Power are expected to report substantial revenue and profit increases.
NucFinder is pleased to announce that it has become a member of BULATOM, the Bulgarian Atomic Forum. This membership marks an important step in NucFinder’s continued engagement with the European nuclear community and reflects our commitment to supporting the development of a stronger, more transp...
Windergy India 2026, a three-day event in Chennai, will focus on the expansion of India's wind energy sector. The event will include discussions on wind power policy, manufacturing, and offshore wind.
Cygni Energy Private Limited and Indus Towers Limited have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore energy storage solutions for India’s telecom tower infrastructure. The collaboration aims to develop up to 1.5 GWh of Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) manufacturing capacity and assess advanced battery technologies to enhance backup reliability and energy efficiency.
Google is reportedly close to finalizing a multi-year agreement with Constellation Energy Corp. to purchase nuclear power for its data centers. This potential deal, valued at over $1 billion, aims to support the increasing electricity demands driven by artificial intelligence and data center expansion.
Europe has delivered its fifth and final vacuum vessel sector for the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER) project. This component, manufactured by a consortium including Ansaldo Nucleare, Westinghouse, and Walter Tosto, marks the completion of Europe's contribution to the vacuum vessel fabrication, a process that began 16 years ago.
Jupiter Wagons Ltd, through its energy arm JEM Energy, has secured two significant battery energy storage system (BESS) projects. These projects include a 41 MW/102.5 MWh standalone BESS project from Uttarakhand Power Corporation Ltd and a 50 MW/200 MWh standalone BESS project from West Bengal State Electricity Distribution Company Ltd.
The Odisha government has extended its Electric Vehicle Policy, 2021, until December 31, 2026, to promote green mobility and local manufacturing of EVs and their components. The policy includes financial incentives for manufacturing industries, purchase subsidies, and tax exemptions.