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India Curtailed 8.13 TWh of Solar Power in Q2 2026 to Maintain Grid Security

India curtailed 8,133 GWh of solar power during the second quarter of 2026 to maintain grid security, according to the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy. Responding...

July 29, 2026

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Arjun Joshi

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Market & Policy
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Grid Integration and Solar Manufacturing Shape India’s Renewable Policies in Q2

India’s renewable energy landscape continued to evolve in the second quarter (Q2) of 2026, with policy measures placing greater emphasis on grid integration,...

July 29, 2026

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Melvin Mathew

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Renewable Energy
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India Needs Stronger Power Regulators as Energy Transition Accelerates: Interview

India’s power sector is undergoing a rapid transformation with the share of renewables surging, the emergence of new technologies, and evolving business models....

July 28, 2026

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B.S. Nagaraj

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Renewable Energy
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CEA Favors 100% Grid-Forming Inverters for Future Battery Storage Projects

The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has recommended the use of 100% grid-forming (GFM)  inverters in all future battery energy storage system (BESS) projects to...

July 27, 2026

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B.S. Nagaraj

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Market & Policy

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T&D
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Germany’s Move to Cut Support for Small Solar Systems Triggers Criticism

Germany’s move to limit incentives to renewable energy projects has been criticized by the country’s solar industry, saying the proposed abolition of support for new,...

July 21, 2026

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Parth Shukla

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Renewable Energy
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Cabinet Approves ₹1.28 Trillion Program to Boost Semiconductor Ecosystem

The Union Cabinet has approved Semicon 2.0, the second phase of India’s semiconductor incentive program, with a total budget outlay of ₹1.28 trillion (~$14.9...

July 16, 2026

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Arjun Joshi

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Other
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EVs Account for Over 10% of Vehicle Sales in Q2 2026

Electric vehicle (EV) sales in India reached 837,453 units in the second quarter (Q2) of 2026, a year-over-year (YoY) increase of 52.3% over 549,900 units recorded in...

July 16, 2026

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Arjun Joshi

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Market & Policy
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India’s Wind Installations Slipped 15% QoQ in Q2 2026

India added 1.3 GW of wind power capacity in the second quarter (Q2) of calendar year (CY) 2026, down 15% from the previous quarter and 18% from the same period last...

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Uttar Pradesh Retains Retail Power Tariffs for FY 2026-27

The Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (UPERC) introduced minor changes in the retail electricity tariff schedule for the financial year 2026-27, while...

July 15, 2026

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Arjun Joshi

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Grid

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Market & Policy
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Busbar Protection Failures Trigger Grid Disturbances in Northern Region

Repeated busbar protection failures have triggered several transmission disturbances simultaneously across the northern grid recently, prompting the Northern Regional...

July 15, 2026

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B.S. Nagaraj

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Grid

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Market & Policy
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NRPC Flags Grid Stability Risks After Multiple Renewable Generation Loss Events

The Northern Regional Power Committee (NRPC) has directed renewable energy developers, inverter original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), and power project controller...

July 15, 2026

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Arjun Joshi

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Grid

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Market & Policy
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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...

July 14, 2026

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B.S. Nagaraj

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Grid

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Market & Policy
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Power Regulators Call for Thermal Ramping Overhaul as Renewables Surge

The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has proposed change to the way coal-fired power plants are scheduled and assessed for ramping operations, considering the...

July 10, 2026

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B.S. Nagaraj

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Market & Policy

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Renewable Energy
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Mizoram’s Draft Grid Code Addresses Storage and Renewable Integration

The Mizoram Electricity Regulatory Commission (MZERC) has issued the draft Mizoram Electricity Grid Code, 2026, to govern the planning, connectivity, operation,...

July 9, 2026

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Arjun Joshi

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Grid

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Market & Policy
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CEA Drafts Grid Connectivity Standards for Renewables, Energy Storage

The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has issued the draft Central Electricity Authority (Technical Standards for Connectivity to the Grid) Regulations, 2026, to...

July 8, 2026

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Parth Shukla

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Grid

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