In Short : NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam (NVVN) has floated an EPC tender for a 2 MW solar project in Maharashtra. The tender seeks experienced engineering, procurement, and construction contractors to execute the project, supporting India’s renewable energy expansion. This initiative contributes to decentralised solar deployment, enhances local energy capacity, and aligns with state and national […]
In Short : Avaada Group acknowledges that execution challenges—such as land acquisition delays, clearances, and transmission constraints—persist across all Indian states. However, the company is increasingly optimistic about Maharashtra due to its stronger policy stability, improved grid infrastructure, and rising industrial demand for clean energy. Avaada expects Maharashtra to emerge as a major renewable energy […]
In Short : Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a US $460 million results-based loan to support agricultural solarization in India’s Maharashtra. The programme will upgrade rural distribution networks, install battery storage and decentralised solar for farming irrigation, aim to provide daytime electricity to about 900,000 agricultural consumers by 2028 and reduce over 3 million […]
In Short : Juniper Green Energy has commissioned 64 MW of renewable energy capacity across Gujarat and Maharashtra. The new projects, focused on solar and wind power, strengthen the company’s contribution to India’s clean energy targets. This development enhances regional energy security, supports the country’s renewable transition, and underscores Juniper Green Energy’s commitment to sustainable […]
In Short : Blue Energy has partnered with the Maharashtra government to set up a clean energy facility with an investment of ₹3,500 crore. The project will focus on renewable energy manufacturing, creating jobs and boosting the state’s green infrastructure. This initiative aligns with India’s goal to accelerate sustainable industrial growth and transition toward a […]
In Short : Maharashtra plans to add 118 new power transmission lines and substations over the next five years to strengthen its renewable energy infrastructure. Funded partly by the Asian Development Bank, these upgrades will support solar, wind, hydro, and pumped storage projects. Initiatives like the 16,000 MW Mukhyamantri Saur Krushi Vahini Yojana aim to boost […]
In Short : Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) has partnered with the Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP) to deploy AI and energy storage technologies for advanced grid management. The initiative aims to optimize power distribution, improve renewable energy integration, and enhance reliability and efficiency, supporting Maharashtra’s transition toward a smarter, […]
In Short : The Maharashtra cabinet has approved an additional electricity sales tax for industrial and commercial consumers to enhance state revenue amid rising power sector costs. The new levy will increase electricity bills for large consumers while generating funds to support infrastructure and energy initiatives. Industry representatives have expressed concerns about the potential impact […]
In Short : Maharashtra is set to complete the world’s largest decentralized solar project, generating 16,000 MW by March 2026 under the MSKVY 2.0 scheme. With ₹65,000 crore private investment, it will supply farmers affordable daytime power at ₹3/unit. The project, partially inaugurated by PM Modi, aims to solarize agriculture, reduce distribution losses, create jobs, […]