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Patel Infrastructure, Alfanar, KP Energy, Powerica Win GUVNL’s 250 MW Wind Auction

Patel Infrastructure, Alfanar Power, KP Energy, and Powerica won Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam’s (GUVNL) auction to set up 250 MW grid-connected wind power projects (Phase X). Patel and Alfanar quoted a tariff of ₹3.43 (~$0.0382) to wi...

December 31, 2025

Mercom Research Focus

Rooftop Solar Gets Cheaper as GST Cut Shortens Payback Period for Consumers

With the government reducing the Goods and Services Tax (GST) on several rooftop solar system components, installation costs under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana have declined by up to 10%, according to industry sources. In ...

December 30, 2025

Markets & Policy

Government Proposes Changes to Captive Power Rules to Ease Compliance

The Ministry of Power has proposed amendments to the Electricity Rules 2005 to simplify the regulatory framework for captive power generation. Under the existing rules, a power project qualifies as a captive generating project onl...

January 5, 2026

C&I

Open Access Renewables Gain Ground Among Maharashtra’s Industries

Maharashtra is steadily cementing its position as one of India’s important markets for green energy procurement through the open access route. The state ranks second in installed open-access solar capacity, accounting for over 17%...

December 31, 2025

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SECI Floats Tender for Five 160 MVA Power Transformers for Solar Park

The Solar Energy Corporation of India has invited bids for the manufacture and commissioning of five 160 MVA, 220/33-33 kV power transformers at the Radhanesda Ultra Mega Solar Park in Gujarat. The last date to submit bids is January 23, 2026. Bids...

January 5, 2026

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Maharashtra Regulator Approves Tariffs for Tata Power’s 250 MW FDRE Projects

The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) has approved tariffs ranging between ₹4.43 (~$0.049)/kWh and ₹4.77 (~$0.05)/kWh for Tata Power Company’s 250 MW firm and dispatchable energy (FDRE) projects with energy storage systems. The...

January 5, 2026

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Chhattisgarh Proposes Lower Solar Project Tariffs for FY 2026

The Chhattisgarh State Electricity Regulatory Commission (CSERC) has proposed generic levelized tariffs for renewable energy projects to be commissioned during the financial year (FY) 2025–26. Under the proposal, solar projects with capacities of...

January 5, 2026

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NLC Floats EPC Tender for 250 MW/500 MWh BESS in Tamil Nadu

NLC India (NLCIL) has issued an engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) tender for setting up a 250 MW/500 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) project at the Tamil Nadu Transmission Corporation’s Annupankulam, Ottapidaram, and Kayathar...

January 5, 2026

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EU Solar Installations Fall to 65 GW in 2025, Ending a Decade of Yearly Growth

Solar capacity additions in the European Union (EU) in 2025 have dropped for the first time in a decade, with new installations of 65.1 GW, down 0.7% year-over-year (YoY) from 65.6 GW, according to the EU Solar Market Outlook 2025-2030 report by...

January 5, 2026

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Daily News Wrap-Up: Grid India Moots Grid-Forming Capability for 50 MW+ BESS

A Grid Controller of India (Grid-India) discussion paper proposed that all new battery energy storage system (BESS) installations of 50 MW and above should incorporate grid-forming capability, especially when located in weak grid or remote areas....

January 5, 2026

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Premier Wins Solar Module and Cell Orders Worth ₹23 Billion in Q3 FY 2026

Hyderabad-based Premier Energies has secured orders valued at ₹23.07 billion (~$255.84 million) during the third quarter (Q3) of the financial year (FY) 2026 to supply solar cells and modules to a mix of domestic independent power producers and...

January 2, 2026

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IREDA’s Loan Approvals Grow 29% YoY to ₹401 Billion in 9M FY 2026

Government-owned lender, Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency’s (IREDA) loan approvals for the nine months (9M) ended December 31, 2025, stood at ₹401 billion (~$4.44 billion), a 29% year-over-year (YoY) increase from ₹310.87 billion (~$3.44...

January 2, 2026

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NTPC Green Floats EPC Tender for 6 MW Floating Solar Project with 24 MWh BESS

NTPC Green Energy has invited bids for the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) of a 6 MW floating solar project with a 6 MW/24 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) at the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Thermal Power Station under the...

January 2, 2026

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