Indian Railways surges ahead on electrification drive

NHAI Reused 63 Million Tonnes of Waste for Roads

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) reused over 63 million tonnes of waste materials in constructing highways during 2023–24, marking a significant shift toward more sustainable infrastructure development.NHAI constructed 6,634 km of highways in the year—a 20 per cent increase over the previous fiscal. Despite the rise in activity, greenhouse gas emissions fell from 1.0 to 0.8 metric tonnes of CO₂ per km, indicating cleaner and more environmentally responsible construction methods.Materials such as fly ash, pond ash, plastic waste, and reclaimed asphalt were utilised as alter..

KPI Green Wins Rs 12.5 Billion Wind Project in Gujarat

KPI Green Energy has secured a 150 MW wind power project from Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd (GUVNL) under its Phase IX tender, representing a substantial addition to its renewable energy portfolio and supporting its goal of reaching 10 GW capacity by 2030. The Letter of Intent has been received, with the Power Purchase Agreement pending approval from the Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC).Part of a 250 MW tender with an additional 250 MW greenshoe option, the GUVNL auction saw KPI Green emerge as one of the key winners. The awarded project, valued at approximately Rs 12.5 bi..

Shree Cement Commissions Rs 160 Million Solar Plant in Roorkee

Shree Cement Ltd, a leading name in India’s cement industry, has commissioned a 6.0 MWp solar power plant at its Roorkee unit in Uttarakhand. Located next to its existing facility, the new installation represents a significant stride in the company’s commitment to expanding renewable energy use and reducing its carbon emissions.With this addition, the Roorkee unit’s solar capacity has increased from 1.0 MWp to 7.0 MWp—a sevenfold jump. Across all its operations, Shree Cement now has a total installed solar capacity of 293.5 MWp, reinforcing its dedication to environmentally responsible..