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NALCO shares in focus on JV with NLC India for 1,080 MW thermal plant in Odisha
National Aluminium Company and NLC India have signed an agreement for a joint venture. This new entity will establish a 1,080 MW captive thermal power plant in Odisha. The plant will supply electricity for NALCO's aluminium smelter expansion project. Partners will also explore renewable energy sourcing and long-term coal supply. Both government-owned companies will hold equal stakes in the proposed joint venture.
Nalco, NLCIL sign JV pact to set up 1,080 MW captive power plant in Odisha
National Aluminium Company and NLC India have signed a joint venture agreement. They will jointly establish a 1,080 MW thermal captive power plant in Odisha. This new plant will supply essential power to Nalco's aluminium smelter expansion project. The collaboration also aims to explore renewable energy and secure coal supply. This strategic partnership will enhance Nalco's power generation capabilities.
Weak monsoon dries up India's hydropower as dam output records sharpest fall in over two years
India's hydropower generation significantly dropped in June due to a delayed monsoon. Shrinking reservoir levels limited water availability for electricity production. Coal, nuclear, and renewable energy plants increased output to meet demand. Recent rains have improved monsoon progress, potentially reviving hydropower generation. Electricity demand has also softened after the summer heatwave subsided.
EL Nino to hit India's energy system harder than anywhere else in world: CREA report
India's energy system faces a significant El Nino impact, with reduced renewable power generation and increased demand for air conditioning. A CREA analysis predicts a potential 18 TWh generation gap, likely leading to a surge in coal-fired power and substantial CO2 emissions. The report stresses the urgency of accelerating solar and battery deployment to bolster grid resilience against extreme weather.

Coal India inks JV with UPRVUNL to develop renewable energy projects in Uttar Pradesh
The joint venture company will be incorporated as a private limited company with an initial paid-up capital of ₹10 lakh and an authorised share capital of ₹10 crore. Its registered office will be located in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.
Anti-dumping duty on electrical steel may push transformer costs, impact grid expansion: GTRI
A potential anti-dumping duty on crucial cold-rolled grain-oriented electrical steel (CRGO) imports could significantly hike transformer manufacturing costs and impede India's ambitious power grid expansion plans. With domestic production meeting less than 10% of demand, imposing duties might raise prices without reducing import reliance, impacting vital infrastructure development and renewable energy integration. The probe follows a complaint by JSW JFE Electrical Steel Nashik Pvt Ltd.
Govt targets solar, hydrogen components to cut import dependence
India is boosting domestic manufacturing across solar, green hydrogen, and wind energy sectors to curb import reliance. Key focus areas include solar inverters, electrodes, catalysts, bipolar plates, and polysilicon. This strategic move aims to strengthen the supply chain for critical components, addressing current import dependencies and fostering long-term cost competitiveness for India's burgeoning renewable energy industry.
Banks boost renewable energy credit by 7% in April amid energy security concerns
Banks are boosting credit to renewable energy projects, with a 7% jump in April, as global conflicts highlight India's reliance on oil. This surge in funding for green energy underscores the nation's commitment to energy transition. Experts note a growing demand for climate finance, urging banks to develop specialized underwriting for sunrise sectors like solar and green hydrogen, which are poised for significant growth.
NLC India inks MoU with Indian Oil Corporation
NLC India has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Indian Oil Corporation (IOCL) for the formation of a joint venture for the establishment of renewable energy power projects in Tamil Nadu.
India nears 50% domestic coal use in import-based power plants, sources say
India is significantly boosting the use of domestic coal at power plants previously reliant on imports, aiming to slash costly overseas purchases. Over 50% of capacity at these plants is now running on local fuel, with trials expanding this further. This shift is enabled by increased renewable energy generation freeing up domestic supplies and plant modifications to handle local coal's higher ash content.

NLC India shares in focus after firm signs renewable energy projects MoU with Indian Oil - Upstox
NLC India shares in focus after firm signs renewable energy projects MoU with Indian OilUpstox
NLC India signs MoU with Indian Oil Corporation
For incorporation of a renewable energy JV