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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

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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

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India’s Energy Storage Capacity Rose 26% YoY in 2025, Adding 547 MWh

India added nearly 547 MWh of battery energy storage capacity in 2025, around 26% year-over-year (YoY) increase from over 433 MWh, according to the newly released 2H & Annual 2025 India’s Energy Storage Landscape Report by Mer...

March 25, 2026

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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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Madhya Pradesh Hikes Power Tariff for FY 2026-27 Across All Categories

The Madhya Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (MPERC) has approved higher tariffs for electricity consumers across all categories for the financial year (FY) 2026-27. The tariff order has raised fixed charges and energy charges for industrial,...

March 27, 2026

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USITC Opens Probe into TOPCon Solar Imports for Patent Infringement

The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has initiated a Section 337 investigation into imports of Tunnel Oxide Passivated Contact (TOPCon) solar cells and modules, naming three Indian companies among a broad list of global manufacturers...

March 27, 2026

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August Energy Secures ₹1.3 Billion in Debt Financing from Aseem Infrastructure

Singapore-headquartered energy-as-a-service (EaaS) infrastructure platform August Energy has secured long-term project financing of ₹1.3 billion (~$15 million) in debt from Aseem Infrastructure Finance for a portfolio of renewable energy projects in...

March 27, 2026

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India Targets 60% Non-Fossil Power Capacity, 47% Emission Cuts by 2035

India aims to cut its emissions intensity by 47% from 2005 levels by 2035, reach 60% of its total installed power capacity from non-fossil fuel sources by 2035, and establish a carbon sink of 3.5 to 4 billion tons of CO₂ equivalent through forest...

March 27, 2026

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Jharkhand Hikes Electricity Tariffs Across Categories for FY 2027

The Jharkhand State Electricity Regulatory Commission (JSERC) has increased retail electricity tariffs for all categories for the financial year (FY) 2026-27. The Commission has also increased open access charges, including cross-subsidy surcharge...

March 27, 2026

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Daily News Wrap-Up: CERC Extends Eligibility of REC to Captive Projects

The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) expanded the scope of the Renewable Energy Certificates (REC) mechanism by allowing more entities, including certain captive power producers, to participate. The Commission’s amendments also...

March 27, 2026

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SECI Commissions First Project Under Green Hydrogen Mission

The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has announced the commissioning of the first green hydrogen production facility under the National Green Hydrogen Mission (NGHM), with SECI serving as the implementing agency for green hydrogen production...

March 26, 2026

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