Tata Power Advocates for Continued Policy Support in Chhattisgarh

Tata Power Renewable Energy Ltd. (TPREL) has requested a new window for open-access surcharge exemptions in Chhattisgarh. The company states that ongoing policy support is essential for maintaining the state's renewable energy expansion and drawing further industrial investment. Sanjay Banga, MD & CEO of Tata Power Renewable Energy Ltd., highlighted that while Chhattisgarh has a strong renewable energy foundation, future growth depends on delivering consistent, 24/7 power through energy storage, hybridization, flexible grids, and digital energy management.

Tata Power has expanded its operations in Chhattisgarh, including utility-scale solar, rooftop solar, electric vehicle charging, and smart metering. In March 2024, the company commissioned a 100 MW solar project in Rajnandgaon, integrated with a 120 MWh battery energy storage system. This project, executed for the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI), involved an investment of ₹945 crore. The company has also completed approximately 17,400 rooftop solar installations, totaling over 415 MW, and is expanding its EV charging network with 25 points across 11 towns and cities. Additionally, Tata Power has installed more than 1.4 million smart meters in Chhattisgarh through TP PowerPlus, in partnership with Chhattisgarh State Power Distribution Company Ltd. (CSPDCL).

India Targets Significant Nuclear Power Growth by 2047

India is pursuing a significant expansion of its nuclear power capacity, aiming for a tenfold increase by 2047. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to diversify the country's energy supplies and enhance energy security.

To support this growth, India is focusing on developing the necessary supply chains and skills within its borders. Policies are in place to promote domestic manufacturing of energy technologies. Additionally, the National Critical Minerals Mission is working to secure raw material supplies essential for manufacturing components in the energy sector.

Uranium Fuel Arrives in Bangladesh for Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant

The first shipment of low-enriched uranium fuel for Unit 1 of the 2,400 MW Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant (RNPP) has arrived in Bangladesh. The fuel, manufactured by Rosatom's Novosibirsk Chemical Concentrates Plant, was transported from Russia to Dhaka's Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport via a heavy-lift cargo aircraft.

Following its arrival, the radiation-shielded containers were moved along a "green corridor" to the plant site in Ishwardi, Pabna. An official handover ceremony for the fuel was held in October 2023. The Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant, located in Rooppur village, is Bangladesh's inaugural nuclear power facility. It is being developed with technical support from the Russian Federation's State Atomic Energy Corporation (Rosatom) and overseen by the Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission.

The project includes the construction of two third-generation VVER-1200 reactor units, designed to generate a combined 2,400 megawatts of baseload electricity. This delivery signifies a key milestone for Bangladesh as it progresses with its nuclear energy program.