Power Plant In News Latest Current Affairs 2025

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Welcome to our blog post on “Power Plants in News: Latest Current Affairs 2025.” Power plants are places where electricity is made, and they play a big role in our daily lives. In 2024, there have been many exciting updates about power plants in India.

In this post, we’ll share the latest news and developments about power plants. From new hydroelectric projects to plans for using renewable energy, we’ll look at how these changes are shaping the future of electricity in India.

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Power Plant News in India 2025 (January to December)

April 2025

Indian Railways has installed 2,249 solar power plants across India by February 2025; Rajasthan leads with 275 installations.

Chhattisgarh State Power Generation Company Limited (CSPGCL) will set up the first Super Critical Thermal Power Project (SCTPP) at Korba.

SJVN Ltd has released ₹269.97 crore as land compensation for the 3,097 MW Etalin Hydro Power Project in Dibang Valley, Arunachal Pradesh.

Coal India Limited (CIL) has signed an MoU with Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) to set up a 2×800 MW Ultra Supercritical Power Plant in Jharkhand.

February-March 2025

BPCL inaugurated a floating solar power plant in a rainwater harvesting pond at Kochi, Kerala.

PM Modi laid the foundation stone of NTPC’s Sipat Super Thermal Power Project Stage-III in Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh, worth over ₹9,790 crore.

Himachal Pradesh Green Hydrogen Plant: Himachal Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (HPPCL) collaborates with Oil India Limited to set up North India’s first Green Hydrogen plant in Dabhota, Nalagarh (Solan district).

India’s Solar Power Growth: India’s solar capacity surged 3,450% in a decade, reaching 100 GW in 2025, with Punjab not among the top-performing states in solar installations.

Tamil Nadu Solar Manufacturing Plant: Tata Power Solar’s 4.30 GW solar cell and module plant was launched in Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu, by the Chief Minister.

Uttar Pradesh Super Thermal Power Project: THDC India Limited (THDCIL) is setting up a 1,320 MW (2×660 MW) super thermal power project in Bulandshahr, UP, with an investment of ₹13,000 crore.

Pakal Dul Hydro Electric Project Loan: REC Limited signed an agreement with Chenab Valley Power Project Limited (CVPPL) to provide a ₹2,147.51 crore loan for Pakal Dul Hydro Electric Project, J&K.

Smart Grid Index 2024: Tata Power-DDL ranked among the top 10 global power utilities in the Smart Grid Index (SGI) 2024, developed by Singapore Power Group (SP Group).

January 2025

🇷🇺 Russia’s state-run atomic agency shipped the VVER-1000 reactor vessel for the sixth unit of Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant in Tamil Nadu, India.

⚡ China Energy Engineering Group Co. Ltd. (CEEC) completed the world’s first 300 MW compressed air energy storage (CAES) project “Nengchu-1” in Hubei, China, now fully operational.

🇳🇵 IREDA finalized a Joint Venture Agreement with SJVN Ltd., GMR Energy Ltd., and Nepal Electricity Authority for the 900 MW Upper Karnali Hydro-electric Project in Nepal.

☀️ Uttar Pradesh approved solar power projects worth ₹10,000 crore to achieve a renewable energy capacity of 22,000 MW.

💰 Power Finance Corporation Limited (PFC) signed a ₹6,600 crore loan agreement with Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC, Tokyo) to support renewable energy projects in India.

October- December 2024

NLC India Limited (NLCIL) partnered with UPRVUNL to commence commercial operations of the first unit of 3×660 MW Ghatampur Thermal Power Plant (GTPP) in Uttar Pradesh.

NTPC Limited, in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Petroleum (IIP), has developed a catalyst to produce methanol using gases emitted from fossil-fired power plants.

Reliance Enterprises recently collaborated with Druk Holding and Investments Ltd (DHI), the commercial arm of Bhutan’s government, to develop a 1,270 MW solar and hydroelectric power project in Bhutan.

First, Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) will operate 220 MW small nuclear plants with funding and land provided by private players.

The Union Ministry of Power launched the National Electricity Plan (Transmission) to achieve 500 GW of Renewable Energy Installed Capacity by 2030 and over 600 GW by 2032, developed by the Central Electricity Authority (CEA).

According to the Renewable Energy and Jobs – Annual Review 2024 report, 347 gigawatts (GW) of photovoltaic (PV) capacity were added globally in 2023.

August – September 2024

The Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant, the Arab world’s first nuclear power plant, is located in Al Dhafra, Emirate of Abu Dhabi, UAE.

In the field of nuclear energy, Emirates Nuclear Energy Company (ENEC) and Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) have signed an MoU for the operation and maintenance of the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant.

China recently planned to build the world’s first Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) fueled by molten thorium salt liquid fuel.

Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) received the first-ever order to demonstrate methanol firing in a Gas Turbine at the 350-MW Kayamkulam Combined Cycle Power Plant (CCPP) in Kerala.
BHEL secured three major contracts worth Rs 11,000 crore from Adani Power Ltd and its subsidiary Mahan Energen Ltd to supply equipment and oversee the erection and commissioning of three supercritical thermal power plant projects in Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh.

July 2024

Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) has bagged a Rs 13,300 crore order to set up a 1600 MW (2X800MW) thermal power plant in Koderma, Jharkhand, from Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC).

Asian Development Bank (ADB) has partnered with the ENGIE group to build a 400-megawatt solar photovoltaic power plant in Gujarat.

Tata Power Solar Systems Limited has launched the ‘Ghar Ghar Solar’ initiative in Uttar Pradesh, aimed at providing every home with clean energy through rooftop solar solutions.

Export-Import Bank of India (EXIM Bank) has signed an agreement with Guyana to provide an India-supported Line of Credit (LoC) of USD 2.50 million for installing a solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant.

China has unveiled the world’s first dual-tower solar thermal power plant, which utilises an innovative design to significantly improve energy efficiency.

Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited (IREDA) is set to invest approximately Rs 290 crore in the Upper Karnali Hydro-Electric Power Project.

Union Minister of Power and Housing & Urban Affairs has inaugurated the National Feeder Monitoring System (NFMS) Control Centre at Gurugram.

June 2024

Russia is set to build Central Asia’s first nuclear power plant in Uzbekistan.

Wärtsilä Oyj Abp has launched the world’s first large-scale 100% hydrogen-ready engine power plant.

International Finance Corporation (IFC) has committed USD 105 million to part-finance a 550 megawatt peak (MWp) solar power project in Bikaner.

Adani Group has signed an MoU with Bhutan’s Druk Green Power Corporation (DGPC) for a 570-megawatt (MW) green hydroelectric plant in Chukha province, Bhutan.

Gujarat has bagged the 1st Rank award for the highest wind power installed capacity.

The Government of India has approved new Interstate Transmission System (ISTS) schemes to evacuate 9 GW of renewable energy power from Rajasthan and Karnataka.

A five-member Pakistani delegation inspected power projects in Jammu’s Kishtwar under the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT), brokered by the World Bank.

May 2024

Megha Engineering and Infrastructure (MEIL) secured India’s largest pump storage power project, the ‘2,000-megawatt Sharavathi pumped storage power project,’ associated with Karnataka.

India’s fossil fuel-based power generation capacity increased by 2.44 percent recently.

According to the ‘Global Electricity Review 2024’ by Ember, solar power’s share in global electricity production surged to 5.5 percent in 2023.

Sri Lanka signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for 20 years with Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL) to develop wind power stations.

Exicom Tele-Systems Limited launched India’s fastest Direct Current (DC) charger with a range of connector options and power outputs from 60 kW to 400 kW.

Tata Steel signed a grid agreement with National Grid Plc’s Electricity System Operator (ESO) to transition its Port Talbot site in Wales, UK, to a green steel project.

Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID) received the prestigious ATD BEST Awards 2024 for its strategic talent development approach, driving business results.

April 2024

TP Saurya Ltd (TPSL), a subsidiary of Tata Power Renewable Energy Ltd, commissioned a 200 MW solar project in Bikaner.

Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL) surpassed 10,000 megawatts (MW) of operational portfolio, contributing reliable, affordable, and clean power to the national grid.

REC Power Development and Consultancy Limited (RECPDCL) handed over Jalpura Khurja Power Transmission Limited to Tata Power.

Researchers from South Korea developed a high-power hybrid sodium-ion battery capable of ultra-fast charging.

JSW Neo Energy Limited (JSW Neo) received a Letter of Award (LoA) to set up a 700 MW ISTS-connected solar power project from NTPC Limited.

REC Limited signed an agreement to provide Rs 1,869.265 crores as Term Loan to Chenab Valley Power Project Private Limited (CVPPPL).

SJVN Limited inaugurated India’s first Multi-purpose (Combined Heat & Power) Green Hydrogen Pilot Project at Nathpa Jhakri Hydro Power Station in Jhakri, Himachal Pradesh.

According to a recent report by IEEFA and Ember, Karnataka and Gujarat excelled in integrating renewable energy sources and decarbonizing their power sectors.

Indian Bank partnered with Tata Power Solar Systems Limited (TPSSL) to promote solar energy adoption under Pradhan Mantri (PM) Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana.

March 2024

PM Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone of the Neyveli Lignite Corporation (NLC) India Limited’s Talabira Thermal Power project in Sambalpur district, Odisha, valued at Rs. 27,000 crore.

The 800 MW Unit 2 of NTPC’s Telangana Super Thermal Power Project was inaugurated by PM Modi in Peddapalli district.

NTPC Limited inaugurated several power sector projects, including Unit 2 of the North Karanpura Super Thermal Power Project in Jharkhand, a Fly Ash Based Light Weight Aggregate Plant in Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh, and a Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) Water to Green Hydrogen Plant at NTPC NETRA Campus in Greater Noida.

PM Modi laid the foundation stone for various power projects, including the Singrauli Super Thermal Power Project, Stage-III in Sonebhadra district, Uttar Pradesh, and a Flue gas CO2 to 4G Ethanol Plant at Lara Super Thermal Power Station in Chhattisgarh.

SJVN Limited commissioned its Raghanesda Solar Power Station in Banaskatha district, Gujarat, with a capacity of 100 MW.

Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) received an order from NTPC Limited to set up the Singrauli thermal power project (Stage-III) in Sonebhadra District, Uttar Pradesh, with a total capacity of 1600 MW.

SJVN Limited received an order for the development of Solar Power Projects of capacity 1,352 MW in Maharashtra under the Mukhya Mantri Saur Krushi Vahini Yojana 2.0.

PM Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone of the Dibang Multipurpose Hydropower Project of NHPC Limited in the Lower Dibang Valley district of Arunachal Pradesh, with a total capacity of 2880 MW.

February 2024

PM Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone of Neyveli Lignite Corporation (NLC) India Limited’s Talabira Thermal Power Project, valued at Rs. 27,000 crore, in Sambalpur district, Odisha.

The 3rd unit of the Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram Thermal Power Plant, with a capacity of 800 MW, is set to be established in Yamunanagar, Haryana.

India and Russia have signed an agreement for cooperation in constructing additional nuclear reactors at the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project site in Tamil Nadu.

PM Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone of NLC India Limited Barsingsar Solar Project, with a total capacity of 300 MW, near Barsingsar Thermal Power Station in Bikaner, Rajasthan.

Two new Pressurized Heavy Water Reactors (PHWRs) were inaugurated by PM Modi at Kakrapar Atomic Power Station (KAPS) Unit 3 and Unit 4.

SJVN Limited commenced commercial operation of its 50 MW Gujrai Solar Power Station in Kanpur Dehat, Uttar Pradesh.

PM Narendra Modi inaugurated NTPC’s Lara Super Thermal Power Project, Stage-I (2×800 MW) and laid the foundation stone of Stage-II (2×800 MW) in Raigarh district, Chhattisgarh.