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Tata Power Renewable Energy Ltd. (TPREL) has called for renewed open-access surcharge exemptions in Chhattisgarh to sustain renewable energy growth and attract industrial investment. The company emphasizes the need for reliable, round-the-clock power through energy storage and hybrid solutions.
India plans to increase its nuclear power capacity tenfold by 2047, alongside efforts to develop domestic supply chains and skills for its energy sector.
The initial shipment of low-enriched uranium fuel for Unit 1 of the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant has arrived in Bangladesh. This marks a significant step for the country's first nuclear power facility, which is being constructed with technical assistance from Rosatom.
Hinkley Point B, an Advanced Gas-cooled Reactor (AGR) plant, has officially entered its decommissioning phase following the transfer of its operating license from EDF Energy to Nuclear Restoration Services (NRS). This marks the second AGR site to transition to NRS for decommissioning, with all nuclear fuel having been removed and transported to Sellafield.
Global investment in power transmission and distribution is expected to more than double by 2050, driven by increased electricity demand from renewable energy, data centers, and electrification. A report by McKinsey & Company indicates that annual investment could rise from $443 billion in 2025 to $970 billion by 2050.
The US Department of Energy (DOE) has opened an annual funding opportunity of up to $400 million for basic research. This initiative aims to advance scientific knowledge and support future technologies, covering areas such as nuclear physics, isotope research and production, and fusion energy sciences.
India experienced a significant increase in power consumption and peak demand in September, driven by cooling and irrigation needs. The country's largest power generator, NTPC Ltd, also reported a rise in generation.
NTPC, India's largest power generation company, announced a 13% year-on-year increase in power generation for Q2 FY2026-27, reaching 117.9 billion units. The company also reported substantial growth in coal dispatch and power trading volumes, reflecting enhanced operational efficiency.
OPSWAT and Redington have formed a distribution partnership to expand critical infrastructure protection solutions across the Gulf Cooperation Council, Levant, Türkiye, Africa, and the Commonwealth of Independent States. The collaboration will integrate OPSWAT's cybersecurity portfolio with Redington's regional sales, logistics, and financing capabilities, focusing initially on government, defense, and operational technology environments.
India Energy Week (IEW) 2027 will take place in Kolkata from January 28-31, focusing on energy security, innovation, and the growing importance of eastern and northeastern India in the country's energy landscape. The event aims to connect regional stakeholders with global energy companies and technology providers, while also addressing India's rising energy demand and the energy transition.
Transrail Lighting Ltd. has announced new domestic orders exceeding ₹574 crore, primarily for transmission and distribution (T&D) projects. These contracts include engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) for transmission lines and reconductoring projects utilizing high-temperature low-sag (HTLS) conductors manufactured at the company's Silvassa facility.
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