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KUSUM Projects in Maharashtra Delayed as Land Leasing Costs Soar

The rapid increase in solar installations under Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyaan (PM-KUSUM) in Maharashtra is leading to developers facing high land-leasing costs and delays in project execution. The iss...

January 6, 2026

Markets & Policy

MERC Rules Rooftop Solar Net Metering Can Continue with Open Access

The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) has directed the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company (MSEDCL) to permit net metering for Hatsun Agro Products’ rooftop solar system, even while the peti...

January 5, 2026

Markets & Policy

Government Proposes Changes to Captive Power Rules to Ease Compliance

The Ministry of Power has proposed amendments to the Electricity Rules 2005 to simplify the regulatory framework for captive power generation. Under the existing rules, a power project qualifies as a captive generating project onl...

January 5, 2026

Grid

Grid India Proposes Grid-Forming Capability for 50 MW+ BESS Installations

A Grid Controller of India (Grid-India) discussion paper has proposed that all new battery energy storage system (BESS) installations of 50 MW and above should incorporate grid-forming capability, especially when located in weak g...

January 2, 2026

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Bondada Engineering Commissions 120 MW of Solar Projects

Bondada Engineering, a Hyderabad-based engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) company, successfully commissioned 120.46 MW of solar projects in December 2025 for Paradigm IT, Maharashtra State Power Generation Company, and NLC India. The...

January 6, 2026

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Juniper Green Raises ₹20 Billion Debt Funding for Renewable Energy Projects

Independent power producer Juniper Green Energy has secured ₹20.39 billion (~$245.7 million) in debt financing from a consortium of domestic and global financial institutions to fund the development of its upcoming renewable energy projects. The...

January 6, 2026

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Government Proposes Aadhaar Style ID to Enable End-to-End Battery Traceability

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has released draft guidelines for implementing the battery pack Aadhaar system, a nationwide digital identification framework designed to ensure end-to-end traceability of battery packs throughout...

January 6, 2026

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Oriana Power to Raise ₹750 Million Through Issue of Debentures

Oriana Power has approved the issue and allotment of non-convertible debentures (NCD) aggregating to ₹750 million (~$9.04 million). The company will issue 7,500 rated, unlisted, senior, secured, redeemable, and transferable NCDs, each having a face...

January 6, 2026

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Punjab Floats Tender to Procure 500 MW Solar Power

Punjab State Power Corporation (PSPCL) has invited bids to procure 500 MW of solar power from projects located anywhere in the country on a long-term basis. The last date to submit the bids is February 16, 2026. Bids will be opened on February 18,...

January 6, 2026

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Pace Digitek’s Subsidiary Secures ₹943 Million BESS Order from BSNL

Lineage Power, a material subsidiary of Pace Digitek, has received a purchase order valued at ₹943.51 million (~$10.46 million) to supply battery modules, racks, and associated accessories to Bharat Sanchar Nigam (BSNL). Under the order, Lineage...

January 6, 2026

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Waaree Energy Secures ₹10 Billion for 20 GWh Cell and Battery Pack Plant

Waaree Energy Storage Solutions, a subsidiary of Waaree Energies, has secured ₹10.03 billion (~$111.16 million) in funding from a group of strategic investors, including family offices, high-net-worth individuals, and institutional backers. The...

January 6, 2026

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Industries in Nashik Meet to Discuss Clean Energy Solutions to Cut Power Costs

Commercial and industrial (C&I) businesses across India are increasingly turning to renewable energy solutions as a strategic response to rising electricity tariffs, grid reliability concerns, and sustainability mandates. Rooftop solar and...

January 6, 2026

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Tamil Nadu Waives Motor Vehicle Tax for Electric Vehicles Until 2027

The Government of Tamil Nadu has extended the 100% exemption from motor vehicle tax for all electric vehicles (EVs) in the state for a further two-year period, from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2027. The order provides a complete waiver of motor...

January 6, 2026

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UPERC Adopts Tariff for 1.5 GW Pumped Hydro Storage Project in Uttar Pradesh

The Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (UPERC) has approved the tariff of ₹7.71 million (~$85,634)/MW/annum for procuring power from 1,500 MW of pumped hydro storage projects by Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation (UPPCL). The Commission...

January 6, 2026

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