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Mahindra to Procure Power from 30 MW Captive Solar Project in Punjab

Mahindra and Mahindra will procure power from a 30 MW captive solar power project in Punjab, being developed by Neon Hybren, as part of its plan to secure long-term...

April 9, 2026

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Meghana Prasad

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Solar
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Wonder Cement to Procure 30 MW from Sunsure’s Solar Projects

Rajasthan-based Wonder Cement will procure 30 MW of solar power from Sunsure Energy’s 150 MW project in Solapur, Maharashtra, and 49 MW project in Augasi, Uttar Pradesh....

April 8, 2026

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Melvin Mathew

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C&I

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Solar
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SECI Invites Bids for Short-Term Supply of 80 MW Firm Power Under Open Access

The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has invited bids for the supply of 80 MW of firm power on a short-term basis under open access. The last date to submit bids...

April 2, 2026

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Rakesh Ranjan

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Open Access

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Tenders & Auctions
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Karnataka Extends Discounted Power Tariff Program to Open Access Consumers

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

April 1, 2026

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Melvin Mathew

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Market & Policy

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Open Access
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Telangana Increases Transmission Tariffs, Wheeling, and SLDC Charges for FY 2027

The Telangana Electricity Regulatory Commission (TGERC) has increased the power transmission tariffs, wheeling charges, and the State Load Despatch Center (SLDC) charges...

March 30, 2026

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Rakesh Ranjan

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Markets & Policy

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Open Access
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Rajasthan Aligns State Framework with Centre’s Revised Captive Power Rules

The Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission (RERC) has moved to align the state’s captive power framework with the Central Government’s newly notified Electricity...

March 30, 2026

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Arjun Joshi

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Open Access

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Other
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Sanathan Textiles to Procure Power from Serentica’s 38 MW Wind-Solar Project

Mumbai-based yarn manufacturer Sanathan Textiles will procure power from Serentica Renewables’ 38 MW wind-solar hybrid project under a captive arrangement. Sanathan...

March 25, 2026

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Melvin Mathew

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Open Access

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Solar

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Wind
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Gujarat Cuts Additional Surcharge for Open Access Power to ₹0.76/kWh

The Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC) has reduced the additional surcharge by ₹0.24 (~$0.002)/kWh to ₹0.76 (~$0.008)/kWh, payable by open access power...

March 20, 2026

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Rakesh Ranjan

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Markets & Policy

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Open Access
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APAR to Procure Wind-Solar Power from CleanMax’s Project in Gujarat

Energy infrastructure solutions company APAR Industries will procure hybrid captive power of 7.34 MW solar and 9.90 MVA from wind turbine generators from Clean Max Rudra,...

March 20, 2026

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Meghana Prasad

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Open Access

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Solar

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Wind
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Punjab Proposes Carry-Forward of Banked Energy for InSTS Open Access Projects

The Punjab State Electricity Regulatory Commission (PSERC) has proposed amendments to the Punjab State Electricity Regulatory Commission (Terms & Conditions for...

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Easing Group Captive Power Norms May Boost C&I Participation

The Ministry of Power’s (MoP) relaxations, allowing group captive projects to meet the 51% consumption requirement collectively rather than based on the individual...

March 17, 2026

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Melvin Mathew

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Mercom Research Focus

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Open Access

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Solar
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Government Notifies Amendments to Captive Power Project Framework

The Ministry of Power has notified the Electricity (Amendment) Rules, 2026, introducing changes to Rule 3 of the Electricity Rules, which govern captive generating...

March 16, 2026

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Arjun Joshi

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Markets & Policy

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Open Access

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Other
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Rising Landed Costs Shrink Savings for Solar Open Access Consumers

Savings for commercial and industrial (C&I) consumers under solar open access narrowed across most states in the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2025 as rising power purchase...

March 13, 2026

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Sowndhiga U

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Mercom Research Focus

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Open Access

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Solar
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Telangana Sets ₹0.13/kWh Additional Surcharge for Open Access Consumers

The Telangana Electricity Regulatory Commission (TGERC) has set an additional surcharge of ₹0.13 (~$0.0014)/kWh on applicable open access consumers for the first half of...

March 11, 2026

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Arjun Joshi

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Markets & Policy

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Open Access

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Other
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Privi Speciality Chemicals to Procure Power from 16.6 MW Solar Project

Mumbai-based Privi Speciality Chemicals will procure power from a 16.60 MW solar project as a captive user by acquiring a 26% equity stake in Radiance MH Eleven, a...

March 11, 2026

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Meghana Prasad

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Open Access

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Solar

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