Fót, Hungary – Hopewind announced the full operation of its new manufacturing and service hub in Fót, Hungary. The company celebrated the milestone with the successful rollout of the first 950V/5.25MW water-cooled DFIG (Doubly-Fed Induction Generator) wind converter produced at the facility. The inauguration marks a strategic evolution for Hopewind in Europe, moving from a […]
Apraava Energy Secures ₹801 Crore Funding for Nationwide Smart Meter Rollout – EQ
In Short : Apraava Energy has secured ₹801 crore in funding from British International Investment and Standard Chartered to accelerate its nationwide smart meter deployment. The investment supports India’s digital grid transformation, enabling advanced metering, reduced losses, and improved billing efficiency. The financing strengthens Apraava’s role in modernizing distribution networks and scaling smart infrastructure across […]
West Bengal Launches Tender for 10 MW Rooftop Solar Rollout Across Five Regions – EQ
In Short : The West Bengal Renewable Energy Development Agency has invited bids for 10 MW of rooftop solar installations across five regions, including Kolkata, central, southern, northern, and hilly areas. The tender covers design, supply, installation, net metering, and five years of operations and maintenance. Bids are due by August 14, 2025, with specified earnest […]
Tamil Nadu Accelerates Clean Energy Transition with 1000 MWh Battery Storage Rollout – EQ
In Short : Tamil Nadu’s battery storage push gains ground as three firms win the tender for 1,000 MWh systems. NLC India Renewables, Bondada Engineering, and Oriana Power will deploy storage units to support the state’s renewable energy supply. The projects, to be completed in 18 months, aim to stabilize the grid and enhance power reliability […]
Union Minister Shri Manohar Lal Reviews Karnataka’s Power Sector, Urges Financial Reforms and Faster Smart Meter Rollout – EQ
In Short : Union Power Minister Manohar Lal Khattar, reviewing Karnataka’s power sector in Bengaluru, urged faster financial reforms and accelerated smart meter rollout. He directed prepaid smart meters in all government buildings by August 2025 and stressed timely dues clearance, cost-reflective tariffs, and resolving transmission issues. The Centre pledged support to boost Karnataka’s power […]