CONCOR, NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam Forge Alliance for Solar Endeavors

08 Dec 2023 CW Team

In a strategic move towards sustainable development, Container Corporation of India (CONCOR) and NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam have announced a pioneering partnership to spearhead solar projects in the railway sector. This groundbreaking collaboration seeks to integrate renewable energy solutions, marking a significant milestone in India's commitment to green initiatives within the transportation landscape.

The partnership aims to harness solar power to meet the energy demands of railway operations, with a focus on enhancing efficiency and reducing the carbon footprint of the rail network. By leveraging the expertise of both CONCOR and NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam, the initiative is poised to contribute to the country's ambitious renewable energy targets while concurrently addressing the energy needs of the critical railway infrastructure.

This collaboration underscores the convergence of sustainability and technological innovation in the transportation sector. As the railways embark on this eco-friendly trajectory, the alliance between CONCOR and NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam stands as a testament to the shared commitment of major players in the industry to foster environmental responsibility and resilience in the face of evolving energy challenges.

Infrastructure Urban

07 Nov 2025

Welspun Enterprises Wins 910 MLD Panjrapur WTP Contract

Welspun Enterprises (WEL), the infrastructure and energy arm of Welspun World, has secured a major contract from the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) to design, build and operate a 910 million litres per day (MLD) Water Treatment Plant (WTP) at Panjrapur, Maharashtra.Valued at approximately Rs 31.45 billion, the project encompasses end-to-end civil, mechanical, electrical and instrumentation works, including the construction of a treated water sump and pumping station. Of the total value, nearly Rs 11.56 billion is allocated to Operations & Maintenance (O&M), with an additional..

Mitsubishi Power Wins Boiler Upgrade Contract for O Mon 1 Plant

Mitsubishi Power, a power solutions brand of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, (MHI), has been awarded a contract to support the oil-to-natural-gas fuel conversion at the O Mon 1 Thermal Power Plant in Can Tho, southern Vietnam. As the OEM of the plant’s existing boiler, Mitsubishi Power will supply key equipment—including new gas burners—and implement a selective catalytic reduction (SCR) system to reduce NOx emissions and help the plant meet stricter environmental standards.The O Mon 1 facility includes two 330 MW units that commenced operations in 2009 and 2015, with all major equipment or..

Liebherr’s 10,000th XPower Wheel Loader Joins BERGER’s Fleet

BERGER Rohstoffe GmbH has welcomed the 10,000th Liebherr XPower wheel loader to its operations at the Schlag granite quarry in Passau. The milestone machine, officially handed over at Liebherr’s Bischofshofen plant in May 2025, underscores the long-standing partnership between BERGER, Liebherr, and the Beutlhauser Group. Equipped with Liebherr’s signature power-split travel drive, the new L 580 XPower is already delivering strong results under demanding quarry conditions.At the Schlag quarry, BERGER Rohstoffe processes approximately 200,000 tonnes of Bayerwald granite annually into high-qu..