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MoP Invokes Emergency Clause to Boost Coal Power Output Amid Demand Surge

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 pow...

March 31, 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

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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

Grid

India Eyes 137,500 ckm Grid Expansion to Support 900 GW Renewables by FY 2036

India has targeted expanding its power transmission network by 137,500 circuit km (ckm) of lines and 827,600 MVA of substation capacity, at an estimated cost of ₹7.93 trillion (~$84.33 billion), to support 900 GW of non-fossil fue...

March 27, 2026

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Germany Invites Bids for 2.5 GW Onshore Wind, 475 MW Innovation Projects

Germany’s Federal Network Agency (Bundesnetzagentur) has invited bids for 2.5 GW of onshore wind power projects and 475 MW of renewable energy projects under the innovation tender. 2.5 GW Onshore Wind Tender The last date to submit bids is May 4,...

March 31, 2026

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Global PV Equipment Market to Reach $43.8 billion by 2035: Report

The global solar industry is entering a decisive expansion phase, with photovoltaic (PV) manufacturing equipment investments projected to reach $250-$300 billion by 2035, and annual equipment spending is projected to rise from about $16.6 billion in...

March 31, 2026

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Southern Railway Floats Tender for 40 MW Solar Projects in Tamil Nadu

Southern Railway has invited bids to set up solar projects with a cumulative capacity of 40 MW at Chennai, Salem, and Tiruchirappalli divisions in Tamil Nadu. Bids must be submitted by May 4, 2026. The estimated cost of the project is ₹5.21 billion...

March 30, 2026

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Rajasthan Adopts MoP’s Renewable Consumption Obligation Framework

The Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission (RERC) has adopted the renewable consumption obligation (RCO) framework notified by the Ministry of Power (MoP). The Commission has adopted the provisions in the MoP’s notification in their entirety....

March 30, 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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