Green power

01 Aug 2012 Editorial Team

With everything going green, could renewable energy be left behind? Power Grid Corporation of India, led by RN Nayak, Chairman and Managing Director, is planning to set an exclusive countrywide green corridor for renewable energy transmission. It would invest Rs 42,000-crore in the project, out of which about Rs 20,000 crore would be invested for intra-state strengthening and Rs 22,000 crore for inter-state transmission systems for grid integration. This would also include other works such as energy storage, real time monitoring system and setting up of renewable energy management centre. The plan will be executed over a period of five years for transmission of 40 GW of renewable energy by 2030. The company is currently working on 800 kv HVDC and 1, 200 UHVAC systems to increase bulk power transmission capacities over long distances. It recently test charged a 1,200 kV line.

Infrastructure Energy

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Vedanta Aluminium Uses 1.57 bn Units of Green Energy in FY25

Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest aluminium producer, recently reported consumption of 1.57 billion units of renewable energy in FY25, marking a significant milestone in its 2030 decarbonisation roadmap. The company also achieved an 8.96 per cent reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions intensity compared to FY21, reinforcing its leadership in India’s low-carbon manufacturing transition. During FY25, Vedanta Aluminium expanded its renewable energy portfolio through long-term power purchase agreements, strengthening its strategy to source nearly 1,500 MW of renewable power over the lon..

Oberoi Group to Develop Luxury Resort at Makaibari Tea Estate

EIH Limited, the flagship company of The Oberoi Group, has announced the signing of a management agreement to develop an Oberoi luxury resort at the iconic Makaibari Tea Estate in Darjeeling. The project marks a key milestone in the Group’s long-term strategy of creating distinctive hospitality experiences in rare and environmentally significant locations. Established in 1859, Makaibari is one of the world’s oldest tea estates and is globally recognised for its Himalayan landscape, primary forests and exceptional biodiversity. Spread across 1,236 acres, the estate houses one of the world�..

GHV Infra Secures Rs 1.09 Bn EPC Order in Jamshedpur

GHV Infra Projects Ltd, a fast-growing EPC company in India’s infrastructure and construction sector, has recently secured a Rs 1.09 billion work order in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand. Awarded by a reputed group entity, the contract covers end-to-end civil construction, mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) systems, along with high-quality finishing works for a large building development. The project will be executed over a 30-month period, with defined benchmarks for quality, safety and timely delivery. The order strengthens GHV Infra’s footprint in Jamshedpur, a key industrial hub known fo..