NBPDCL Secures ‘A’ Rating; Among Top 5 State-Owned DISCOMs Nationally New Delhi – Bihar’s power distribution sector has achieved a major national milestone in the latest performance assessments released by the Ministry of Power in association with REC Limited, reflecting a strong and sustained transformation in operational efficiency and consumer service delivery. North Bihar Power […]
Bihar Accelerates Green Energy Push with ₹5,337 Crore Investment and 2,357 MW Capacity Boost – EQ
In Short : The Bihar government has signed MoUs worth ₹5,337 crore to develop 2,357 MW of green energy under its new Renewable Energy and Pumped Storage Policies 2025. Key projects include a 116 MW battery storage system with L\&T, a 1,000 MW BESS by NTPC Green, and 1,000 MW solar installations by Avaada and SECI, boosting the state’s […]
Bihar Unveils Ambitious Renewable Energy Policy to Power 24 GW Green Future by 2030 – EQ
In Short : Bihar has approved its Renewable Energy Policy 2025, aiming to add 24 GW of clean power and 6.1 GWh of energy storage by 2030. The policy offers incentives like duty waivers, SGST reimbursements, and infrastructure support. It promotes solar, wind, biomass, green hydrogen, and EV infrastructure, positioning Bihar as a key player in India’s […]
Bihar Set to Unveil Solar Policy to Spark Renewable Energy Growth and Investment – EQ
In Short : Bihar will unveil a new solar energy policy within 15 days to attract renewable energy investments and accelerate clean power adoption. The policy aims to promote grid-connected solar projects, rooftop installations, and solar parks across the state. It is expected to streamline approvals, offer incentives, and support Bihar’s goal of expanding its […]
BSPGCL issue Tender for Selection of EPC Contractor for Survey, DESITC & Commissioning of Grid Connected 116 MW (Ac) Solar PV with 10 Years of O&M at Kajra, Dist., Lakhisarai, Bihar – EQ
BSPGCL issue Tender for Selection of EPC Contractor for Survey, DESITC & Commissioning of Grid Connected 116 MW (Ac) Solar PV with 10 Years of O&M at Kajra, Dist., Lakhisarai, Bihar For more information please see below link: Date Schedule Bid Submission Start Date 19-03-2025 03:00 PM Bid Submission Due Date 10-04-2025 04:00 PM Bid […]
Ashoka Buildcon to invest Rs 9 000 cr in green hydrogen plant in Bihar – EQ
In Short : Ashoka Buildcon plans to invest ₹9,000 crore in setting up a green hydrogen plant in Bihar. This initiative aims to support India’s clean energy goals by producing eco-friendly hydrogen, reducing carbon emissions, and boosting industrial development in the state. The project is expected to create jobs and drive sustainable growth in the […]
NHPC plans to infuse Rs 5,500 Crore for Renewable Energy Sector in Bihar – EQ
In Short : NHPC plans to invest ₹5,500 crore in Bihar’s renewable energy sector, focusing on solar, floating solar, and storage projects. This initiative aims to enhance Bihar’s renewable energy capacity, complementing its existing 9,000 MW thermal power generation. NHPC is also developing similar projects in other states and will sign an MoU with the […]
Bihar serves notice to NTPC to surrender 854 MW power by Oct – EQ Mag
Bihar power officials, however, allayed fears of any power shortage following the power firm’s decision to surrender 854 MW. PATNA : The Bihar State Power Holding Company Limited (BSPHCL) has served notice to the National Thermal Power Corporation Ltd (NTPC) to surrender its 854 MW thermal power out of the state’s central allocation of 6,560 […]
Airtel teams up with Secure Meters to deploy 1.3 mn NB-IoT powered smart meters in Bihar – EQ Mag
Airtel’s NB-IoT platform is future-ready and is scalable to 5G, the telco said in a release Telecom operator Bharti Airtel on Monday announced its partnership with Secure Meters for deploying Narrow Band-Internet of Things (NB-IoT) services to power 1.3 million homes in Bihar via a smart meter solution. The telco said this deployment will be […]
Bihar: Plan to install solar plants on govt & school buildings soon – EQ Mag
Patna Important tourist places of the state including Rajgir, Bodh Gaya and Vaishali as well as government offices in Patna will start getting power supply through solar energy from 2024. Bihar has installed solar plants on 2,300 government buildings. While 8 thousand more places have been identified. This was announced by Principal Secretary (Energy) Sanjeev […]