The Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC) has extended the applicability of the ₹1.50 (~$0.0159)/kWh banking charge under the state’s green energy open access framework until June 30, 2026. The amendment modifies provisions under the...

The Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) has amended certain provisions of the PM Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement (PM E-DRIVE) program, reducing incentives for electric two-wheelers and three-wheelers. The amendment...

The Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) has extended the Discounted Energy Rate Scheme (DERS) to open access consumers. A reduced tariff will apply to consumers under DERS. With open access consumers coming under DERS’ ambit, the...

Adani Green Energy (AGEL), through its step-down subsidiaries, has commissioned 360.5 MW of renewable energy projects at Bandha in Rajasthan, and Khavda in Gujarat. It has also operationalized 1,376 MWh battery storage projects in Khavda. The...

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued the draft Firmware Development Guidelines for local device configuration and remote communication application programming interface (API) applicable to dataloggers deployed in rooftop solar...

PFC Consulting has invited bids to set up an intrastate transmission system by setting up the 400 kV Igatpuri-Murbad switching station to evacuate 2.7 GW of pumped storage capacity in Thane, Maharashtra. The scope of work includes survey,...

The government has begun invoking emergency powers under Section 11 of the Electricity Act to direct coal-based thermal power plants to increase generation, given the prevailing demand-supply situation and the expected rise in power demand in the...

The Himachal Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (HPERC) has slightly reduced tariffs across all consumer categories for the financial year (FY) 2026-27. The tariffs will come into force by April 1, 2026. Domestic Consumers The Commission has...