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DISCOM License Bids in Karnataka and Goa Rekindle Privatization Debate

Recent moves by private players to acquire power distribution licenses have once again brought the debate over the privatization of distribution companies (DISCOMs) to the forefront. Power distribution has historically been one of...

July 14, 2026

Tenders & Auctions

GUVNL Announces Winners of 250 MW Wind Auction

Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam (GUVNL) has announced the winners of the auction to procure power from 250 MW of grid-connected wind projects (Phase-XI). NLC India Renewables, Juniper Green Energy, and Powerica bagged 100 MW, 50 MW, and ...

July 10, 2026

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The Complete Guide to Power Trading in India for C&I Consumers

Do you know that if your facility has a sanctioned load of 1 MW or more, you can buy cheaper electricity directly from the national market right now? Most commercial and industrial (C&I) consumers don’t realize they’re s...

July 14, 2026

Manufacturing

R&D Key to Next Phase of India’s Solar Growth, Global Competitiveness

India’s solar manufacturing industry has rapidly expanded over the past few years, driven by supportive government policies and growing domestic demand. However, industry leaders believe the next phase of growth will depend ...

July 10, 2026

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Türkiye Floats 21 Renewable Energy Tenders for 2.4 GW Capacity

Türkiye’s Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources has launched a new round of Renewable Energy Resource Area (YEKA) tenders, offering 2.4 GW of renewable energy connection capacity across 21 solar and wind tenders. Bids must be submitted by...

July 14, 2026

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CERC Unlocks Idle Transmission Capacity for 15.7 GW Renewables

The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has introduced a one-time mechanism to address renewable energy projects that secured interstate transmission system connectivity but power purchase agreements (PPA) have not been signed even 12...

July 14, 2026

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CERC Proposes FY 2027 Generic Tariffs for Renewable Energy Projects

The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has invited  stakeholder comments on the levelized generic tariffs proposed for renewable energy projects for the third year of the Control Period. The Commission has invited stakeholders to...

July 14, 2026

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GERC Seeks Consultants for Progressive Retail Tariff Reforms

The Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC) has invited bids from consultancy firms to assist in preparing a study on the rationalization of the retail electricity tariff structure, tariff design, cost of supply, time-of-day (ToD) tariff,...

July 14, 2026

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Bihar Waives Application, Meter Testing Charges for Residential Rooftop Solar

The Bihar Electricity Regulatory Commission (BERC) has waived application and meter-testing charges for domestic rooftop solar consumers under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, following petitions from the state’s two distribution companies...

July 14, 2026

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Masdar Closes $5.1 Billion Financing for Abu Dhabi Solar and Storage Project

Masdar (Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company), a UAE-based renewable energy developer, has reached financial close on a $5.1 billion financing package for a 5.2 GW solar and 19 GWh battery energy storage round-the-clock project in Abu Dhabi. The project...

July 14, 2026

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Arunachal Pradesh Approves ₹62.1 Million ARR for State Load Despatch Center

The Arunachal Pradesh State Electricity Regulatory Commission (APSERC) has approved a net Aggregate Revenue Requirement (ARR) of ₹62.14 million (~$648,686) for the State Load Dispatch Center (SLDC) for FY 2026-27, against the ₹72.73 million (~$759,...

July 14, 2026

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Uttar Pradesh Regulator Approves Tariffs for 110 MW Solar Projects in Kanpur

The Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (UPERC) has approved two 25-year power purchase agreements (PPAs) and adopted tariffs of ₹2.65 (~$0.0276)/kWh and ₹2.71 (~$0.0283)/kWh for 75 MW and 35 MW solar projects in the Kanpur Dehat and...

July 14, 2026

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Daily News Wrap-Up: Industry, Academia Must Fill Renewable Energy Talent Gaps

India’s renewable energy industry is expanding rapidly, but the availability of job-ready talent has not kept pace with the sector’s growth, panelists said at the Mercom India Renewables Summit 2026. Speaking at the session “Bridging the Renewable...

July 14, 2026

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Aditya Birla Renewables to Acquire Sprng Energy for $1.8 Billion

Aditya Birla Renewables (ABRen), the renewable energy subsidiary of Grasim Industries, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Sprng Energy from Shell Overseas Investment for an enterprise value of ₹172 billion (~$1.8 billion). ABRen will...

July 14, 2026

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