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India Added 341 MWh of Energy Storage Capacity in 2024

India installed over 341 MWh of battery energy storage systems (BESS) in 2024, marking an over sixfold increase from the 51 MWh installed in 2023, according to Mercom India Research’s newly released report India’s Energy Sto...

July 8, 2025

Energy Storage

Accelerating India’s Net Zero Strategy with Energy Storage and Green Hydrogen

Energy storage and green hydrogen are crucial for mitigating the intermittency of renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind, thereby enabling a continuous power supply and enhancing grid reliability. These issues will be di...

July 9, 2025

Market & Policy

Karnataka Sets Benchmark Tariff of ₹3.07/kWh for MW-Scale Solar Projects

The Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) has issued its generic tariff order for solar power projects. The order is applicable from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026. The tariffs apply to MW-scale ground-mounted, distri...

July 11, 2025

Electric Vehicles

MHI Announces Demand Incentives for Electric Trucks Under PM E-Drive

The Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) has issued a notification for the PM Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement (PM E-DRIVE) program, offering demand incentives for electric trucks (e-trucks). Under the not...

July 11, 2025

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CERC Rejects Plea to Approve Tariff for 300 MW Wind-Solar Projects

The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has rejected Calcutta Electric Supply Corporation’s (CESCL) petition for approval of a tariff for 300 MW wind-solar hybrid power projects. The Commission noted that the petitioner failed to seek...

July 11, 2025

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RECPDCL Signs Agreements for Installing 3.32 Million Smart Meters in Gujarat

REC Power Development and Consultancy (RECPDCL) has signed agreements to deploy 3.32 million smart prepaid meters in Paschim Gujarat Vij Company’s (PGVCL) jurisdictional area as part of the Phase II rollout of the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme...

July 11, 2025

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Rajasthan Commission Approves Tariffs for 82 MW Solar Projects Under KUSUM

The Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission (RERC) has approved tariffs ranging between ₹2.84 (~$0.033)/kWh and ₹3.04 (~$0.035)/kWh for 33 solar projects with a cumulative capacity of 81.86 MW. These projects are implemented under Component C...

July 11, 2025

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Daily News Wrap-Up: MNRE Clarifies ALMM Norms for Behind-the-Meter Projects

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy clarified that behind-the-meter projects for captive consumption by government entities or public sector enterprises must use solar modules from the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM). However,...

July 11, 2025

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REMCL Floats Tender for 3 MW Solar Project in Noida

REMCL, a joint venture between the Ministry of Railways and Rail India Technical and Economic Service, has issued a tender to implement a 3 MW solar project at the Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India (DFCCIL) complex in Noida, Uttar...

July 11, 2025

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JK Tyre to Source 5 MW of Renewable Energy from STTY RE

JK Tyre will procure power from STTY RE’s 5 MW solar project for 25 years in captive mode. The tyre company’s board approved an investment of ₹12.2 million (~$142,570) to acquire 26% of the equity shares of STTY RE, enabling it to procure power as a...

July 10, 2025

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MNRE Issues Clarifications on ALMM Mandate for Behind-the-Meter Projects

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has clarified that behind-the-meter projects for captive consumption by government entities or public sector enterprises must use solar modules from the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM)....

July 10, 2025

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Himachal Electricity Regulator Finalizes Resource Adequacy Framework Regulations

The Himachal Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (HPERC) has finalized its Resource Adequacy Framework Regulations, 2025. These regulations aim to ensure that the state’s generating companies, distribution licensees, distribution companies...

July 10, 2025

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