The Grid Controller of India (Grid-India) proposed changes to the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission‘s draft procedure for the grant of temporary general network access (T-GNA) to the interstate transmission system. Stakeholders can share their feedback/comments by October 30, 2025. Grid India has proposed to mandate an adequate margin in the transmission system to enable the scheduling of power projects up to their full T-GNA capacity. The amendment also proposes that entities registered with the national open access registry for short-term open access approval are no longer exempted from registering with the regional load dispatch centers of their respective state for T-GNA approval.

The Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission (RERC) issued draft regulations to establish a comprehensive regulatory framework for the planning, procurement, deployment, and utilization of battery energy storage systems (BESS). Stakeholders can submit their suggestions/objections to the draft RERC (Battery Energy Storage Systems) Regulations, 2025, by November 14. These regulations will apply to all licensees, generating companies, renewable energy developers, power aggregators, and BESS service providers. The regulations also cover consumers and other entities involved in the planning, procurement, deployment, operation, or utilization of BESS within the state of Rajasthan.

As India’s renewable energy projects face challenges from dust storms, heat, and cyclones, Gentari is integrating resilience into its asset management. Rashmi Shringi, Head – Asset Management at Gentari India, details how hybrid and round-the-clock designs with storage, lifecycle-cost procurement, and predictive operation and maintenance (O&M) are stabilizing output and returns, while pooled spares and diversified vendors cut downtime. O&M is central to ensuring that renewable assets consistently deliver on their technical and financial commitments.

Considering the growing instability of the grid due to seasonal jumps in power demand, the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission suggested a few interim measures for regional load dispatch centers (RLDC), state load dispatch centers (SLDC), and national load dispatch centers (NLDC). In October 2024, the Commission issued directions to NLDCs, SLDCs, and RLDCs to address the anticipated surge in demand for electricity due to seasonal demand variations. In its analysis, the Commission noted that only dispatch centers in the Southern and Western regions (except Maharashtra) were regularly submitting their daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly demand forecasts and resource adequacy reports.

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has amended the operational guidelines for implementing the utility-led aggregation model under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, aiming to release central financial assistance (CFA) in a single tranche. The CFA will be released after the physical installation, inspection, and commissioning of the rooftop solar installation. The new guidelines do not permit the advance release of CFA. The payment release mechanism will apply to all proposals under the ULA model, including both utility-owned and consumer-owned models. MNRE has directed all ULA model implementers and state/union territory entities to follow the new guidelines.

Rajasthan Electronics and Instruments invited bids to set up 22 MW of grid-connected rooftop solar power projects on government buildings in different states and union territories under the renewable energy service company mode. Bids must be submitted by November 7, 2025. Bids will be opened on November 8. Each project must exceed 20 kW. A single project can include multiple units, with each unit separately grid-connected and metered as per the DISCOM’s requirements. The final installed capacity will be finalized at the power purchase agreement signing between the developer and the offtaker.

NTPC Green Energy commissioned 37.95 MW of its 300 MW solar power project in Khavda, Gujarat, bringing the total operational capacity to 262 MW. The 300 MW solar project is being developed as part of the 450 MW capacity won in Solar Energy Corporation of India’s auction to set up a 1,200 MW interstate transmission system-connected wind-solar hybrid projects (Tranche-V) across India. In the first phase, a capacity of 142.2 MW was commissioned on June 28, 2025. It was followed by the commissioning of 32.8 MW and 49.125 MW in June and August. With the latest capacity addition, NGEL has an operational capacity of 7,553.68 MW.

Gurugram-based renewable energy company ACME Solar Holdings commissioned the first 28 MW of its 100 MW wind power project in Surendranagar, Gujarat. The project has been financed by Power Finance Corporation and was constructed through in-house engineering, procurement, and construction services, deploying SANY’s 4 MW turbines. The energy generated by the project is pooled at a 33/220 kV pooling station and stepped up for evacuation to the Shapar substation using a dedicated single circuit 220 kV transmission line. The project would share the substation with ACME Solar’s already commissioned 50 MW wind power project.

Engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) firm Soleos Solar Energy raised ₹200 million (~$2.26 million) from Gujarat Venture Finance to accelerate its next phase of business expansion. The company will utilize this funding to scale its solar EPC and independent power producer portfolio, deepen commercial and industrial partnerships, and invest in engineering excellence, operations and maintenance, and digital performance monitoring systems. Founded in 2012, Soleos Energy delivers turnkey solar power solutions across commercial and industrial rooftop installations, ground-mounted solar farms, and solar parks.

Independent power producer JSW Energy reported a revenue of ₹53.61 billion (~$609.91 million) in the second quarter (Q2) of the financial year (FY) 2026, an increase of 55% year-over-year (YoY) from ₹34.59 billion (~$393.52 million). The rise in revenue was due to renewable energy capacity expansions and contributions from O2 Power and the Mahanadi plant. The company’s earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization rose 67% YoY to ₹31.8 billion (~$361.78 million) from ₹19.07 billion (~$216.96 million) in Q2 FY 2025. JSW’s quarterly net profit fell 17% YoY to ₹7.05 billion (~$80.21 million) from ₹8.53 billion (~$97.04 million).

Solar module manufacturer Vikram Solar’s total income for Q2 FY 2026 rose 93.7% YoY to ₹11.10 billion (~$126.27 million) from ₹5.73 billion (~$65.18 million). The company’s earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization rose 225.9% YoY to ₹2.35 billion (~$26.74 million) from ₹721 million (~$8.20 million) in Q2 FY 2025. Vikram’s quarterly net profit grew 1636.5% YoY to ₹1.28 billion (~$14.62 million) from ₹74 million (~$841,881). Its earnings per share came in at ₹3.82 (~$0.043) compared to ₹0.25 (~$0.003) during the same period the preceding year.

Uttar Pradesh-based renewable energy company Solarworld Energy Solutions‘ total income for Q1 FY 2026 rose 241.8% YoY to ₹805.5 million (~$9.16 million) from ₹235.7 million (~$2.68 million). The company’s earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization rose 21.4% YoY to ₹88.3 million (~$1 million) from ₹72.8 million (~$0.83 million) in Q2 FY 2025. Net profit grew 386.7% to ₹129.1 million (~$1.47 million) from ₹26.5 million (~$0.30 million). Earnings per share came in at ₹1.74 (~$0.0198) compared to ₹0.38 (~$0.0043) during the same period the preceding year.

The installed renewable energy worldwide is expected to increase by 4,600 GW by 2030, according to the International Energy Agency’s latest ‘Medium-Term Forecast’ report. The growth is being driven primarily by solar installations, which will account for nearly 80% of the increase in renewable capacity over the next five years. However, despite this remarkable growth, the agency has revised its outlook downward by 5% from last year, citing changing policies, market conditions, and curtailment challenges in several key economies. Despite challenges in supply chains, grid integration, and financing, the renewable sector continues to expand rapidly.

The total demand for copper is forecasted to rise 24% to 42.7 million tons per annum under the base case, largely driven by global economic development and electrification, according to a Wood Mackenzie report. The report titled “High-wire act: Is soaring copper demand an obstacle to future growth?” said that while steady demand for the metal seems assured, demand shocks might provide significant upside surprises. The report highlights four major disruptors influencing copper consumption, even as the energy transition progresses slowly.