Electrical & Power Industry News: Power/Electricity Distribution

Envision Energy India bags 501.6 MW order from Evren Envision Energy India announces that it has signed an agreement with Evren, for the supply of ~152 WTG of EN 156/3.3MW Turbine Platform. Evren will deploy these 3.3 MW high-performance Smart Wind Turbines in Andhra Pradesh. Evren, backed by Brookfield Global Transition Fund (BGTF), is rapidly expanding its renewable energy projects in India. The company aims to develop over 10 GW...

ABB India Launches IE5 Motors; Invests Rs. 140 Cr for Expansion Strengthening its footprint, ABB India is investing over Rs. 140 crore to expand and modernize its Low Voltage (LV) motors manufacturing facility in India. This investment comes alongside the launch of IE5 ultra-premium efficiency motors, further cementing India’s key role as a hub for global innovation and technological excellence. “Our strategic investment is not just about building capacity — it’s...

IEEMA Announces New Leadership at its 78th AGM The Indian Electrical & Electronics Manufacturers’ Association (IEEMA), the apex body representing the Indian electrical and allied electronics industry, successfully hosted its 78th Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Annual Convention 2025 today. At the AGM, Vikram Gandotra, Head of Utility Sales & Strategy at Siemens Ltd, formally took charge as President of IEEMA for the 2025–2026 term. He succeeds Sunil Singhvi, CEO (Energy),...

ABB India Launches IE5 Motors; Invests Rs. 140 Cr for Expansion Strengthening its footprint, ABB India is investing over INR 140 crore to expand and modernize its Low Voltage (LV) motors manufacturing facility in India. This investment comes alongside the launch of IE5 ultra-premium efficiency motors, further cementing India’s key role as a hub for global innovation and technological excellence. “Our strategic investment is not just about building capacity — it’s...

Envision Energy Breaks Ground on ₹500-Cr Blade Plant in Gujarat Envision Energy India has broken ground on its new 2 GW per annum blade manufacturing facility at Kalyangadh in Bavla Taluka, Ahmedabad district. The project, part of the company’s ₹500 crore expansion plan, marks Envision’s third manufacturing site in India and a major step in strengthening its renewable energy manufacturing footprint in the country. The Gujarat facility will manufacture up to...

Socomec Launches COUNTIS P new range of Smart AC/DC Energy Meters Socomec, a global leader in energy performance and power management solutions proudly announces the launch of its latest innovation: COUNTIS P, a next-generation range of smart energy meters designed to meet the evolving needs of modern infrastructure. With over three decades of industry expertise, this launch reinforces Socomec’s commitment to innovation, sustainability, and excellence in energy efficiency and digital...

SWELECT Energy Systems Appoints Dr. Arulkumar Shanmugasundaram as CEO & MD SWELECT Energy Systems Ltd., a leading player in renewable energy solutions, has appointed Dr. Arulkumar Shanmugasundaram as its new Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, signaling a major leadership transition for the company. Company founder and long-serving leader, R. Chellappan, will take on the position of Vice Chairman. In this role, he will continue to provide strategic oversight and uphold...

ABB Stakeholders Roundtable | Outrun with Energy Efficiency In our previous episode, we brought you highlights from the first set of conversations at the ABB Stakeholders Roundtable | Outrun with Energy Efficiency. In this concluding part, we continue the dialogue with more voices from the esteemed panelists. Featuring: • Amit Gupta (Division President – Motion Services, ABB India): AI and collaboration for smarter decision-making • Oswald Deuchar (Head – Modernization Services, ABB Motion...

SAEL Signs PPAs for 880 MW Solar Projects in Gujarat, Punjab SAEL Industries Ltd. (SIL), an integrated renewable energy company, has signed two Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) for solar photovoltaic (PV) power projects with a combined capacity of 880 MW (AC), including 400 MW in Punjab and 480 MW in Gujarat. These projects will add to SAEL’s solar Individual Power Production portfolio. In Gujarat, SAEL, through its subsidiaries SAEL Solar P...

Powering India’s Growth with Energy Efficiency | ABB Symposium 2025 India’s industries are growing at a rapid pace. But with almost 50% of the country’s electricity being consumed by industry, a pressing question arises: How can India continue to grow without putting additional strain on the planet? Energy efficiency is the answer—delivering cost savings, boosting competitiveness, and supporting industries in moving closer to net-zero goals. To accelerate this vision, ABB hosted...

ECE India Energies Powering Approcool Aircon In the industrial hub of Jalna MIDC Phase III, a new benchmark in clean energy has been set. On June 25, Approcool Aircon Pvt. Ltd. commissioned a 700-kW rooftop solar power system, designed and executed by ECE India Energies, marking a significant stride toward sustainability and energy savings. A leap toward green energy Spanning 65,000 square feet of metal sheet rooftop, the installation is built with...

Finolex Cables Q1 Profit Up 13% to ₹138.8 Cr Pune, August 13, 2025 — Finolex Cables Ltd. (FCL) reported a robust performance for the first quarter of FY 2025–26, with revenue and profit both posting double-digit growth despite headwinds from volatile copper prices and unseasonal rains. For the quarter ended June 2025, the company’s revenue stood at ₹1,395.5 crore, up 13% from ₹1,230.5 crore in the same period last year. In...

Transrail Lighting Q1 FY26 PAT Doubles, Revenue Up 81% Mumbai | Tuesday, August 5, 2025 – Transrail Lighting Limited, a leading EPC company in India with a strong focus on the Power Transmission & Distribution (T&D) sector, has reported a robust financial performance for the first quarter of FY26, ending June 30, 2025. The company recorded an impressive 81% year-on-year growth in operational revenue, reaching ₹1,660 crore compared to ₹916...

ABB India marks 30 Years of NSE Listing ABB India Limited, a leading player in electrification and automation, celebrated 30 years of its listing on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) with a ceremonial bell-ringing event at NSE Mumbai. The event was graced by Ashishkumar Chauhan, MD & CEO of NSE, and Sanjeev Sharma, Country Head and Managing Director, ABB India, alongside senior leaders from both organizations. Listed on February 8, 1995,...

Quality Power Wins ₹11.5 Cr US Order for Reactors Amid global trade shifts and supply chain realignments, Quality Power Electrical Equipments Ltd., a leading manufacturer of high-voltage power equipment, has landed a significant export order worth approximately ₹11.5 crore (~USD 1.39 million). The contract involves the supply of oil-filled current limiting reactors to the United States and was awarded by a Fortune 500 European engineering firm. The order will be fulfilled...