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Potaliya Petrochemicals, Kishan Infrastructure Win SECI’s 17.77 MW Rooftop Solar Auction

Potaliya Petrochemicals and Kishan Infrastructure Industries have won the Solar Energy Corporation of India’s (SECI) auction to install 17.77 MW of grid-connected rooftop solar projects on government buildings in Puducherry (Tranc...

March 27, 2026

Mercom Research Focus

Battery Cycling is Becoming a Key Cost Factor in India’s Energy Storage Economics

India’s battery energy storage sector is expanding rapidly, but a less visible challenge is emerging as projects move from planning to operation: the impact of real-world cycling on battery degradation and long-term economics. Ear...

March 27, 2026

Markets & Policy

MNRE Extends Timelines for Select Projects Ahead of Transition to KUSUM 2.0

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has extended timelines for financial closure and commissioning of certain projects under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (PM-KUSUM) program, providing ...

March 30, 2026

Grid

Maharashtra Revises Energy Banking Rules in Modified Multi-Year Tariff Order

The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) has modified aspects of its multi-year tariff (MYT) order, revising time-of-day (ToD) banking rules and rationalizing the rebate structure to better align with regulatory pr...

March 27, 2026

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Premier Energies Commissions 5.6 GW Solar Module Manufacturing Plant

Premier Energies Global Environment, a subsidiary of Premier Energies, has commissioned a 5.6 GW G12 R TOPCon solar module manufacturing facility in Seetharampur, Ranga Reddy district, Telangana. With this commissioning, Premier’s total solar module...

March 30, 2026

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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 for FY 2026–27. The Commission increased the transmission tariff to ₹90.90 (~$0....

March 30, 2026

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GFCL EV Raises $80 Million to Scale Battery Materials Manufacturing

Gujarat Fluorochemicals (GFL) has announced that its subsidiary GFCL EV Products has raised approximately $80 million from an unnamed global investor, in addition to the $50 million previously secured from the International Finance Corporation (IFC)....

March 30, 2026

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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 (Amendment) Rules, 2026, setting the stage for a formal verification mechanism for...

March 30, 2026

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Punjab Transmission Corporation Tenders 2.7 MW Rooftop Solar Projects

The Punjab State Transmission Corporation (PSTCL) has invited bids for the installation of 2.702 MW of grid-connected rooftop solar projects, on the control rooms of its 400/220/132kV substations and the State Load Despatch Center (SLDC) building...

March 30, 2026

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Saatvik Wins ₹6.38 Billion Solar Cell Order from Module Manufacturer

Saatvik Solar Industries, a subsidiary of Saatvik Green Energy, has won a ₹6.38 billion (~$67.35 million) order to supply G12 R TOPCon solar cells from a solar module manufacturer. The delivery of the modules is expected to be completed by March...

March 30, 2026

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Rajasthan Regulator Issues Interim Order to Enforce Resource Adequacy Framework

The Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission (RERC) has directed all distribution companies (DISCOMs) in the state to prepare and submit comprehensive resource adequacy plans in accordance with the Central Government’s guidelines. The Commission...

March 30, 2026

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Daily News Wrap-Up: Battery Cycling Increasingly Impacts India’s Energy Storage Costs

India’s battery energy storage sector is expanding rapidly, but a less visible challenge is emerging as projects move from planning to operation: the impact of real-world cycling on battery degradation and long-term economics. Early discussions...

March 30, 2026

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MSMEs Eye Clean Energy, But Here’s What Bankers Say

India’s micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) are increasingly turning to clean energy solutions such as rooftop solar, but access to finance remains a decisive factor shaping adoption. Bankers highlighted that while lending frameworks for...

March 30, 2026

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