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Easing Group Captive Power Norms May Boost C&I Participation

The Ministry of Power’s (MoP) relaxations, allowing group captive projects to meet the 51% consumption requirement collectively rather than based on the individual proportionality requirement, have raised hopes of increased open a...

March 17, 2026

Mercom Research Focus

Rising Landed Costs Shrink Savings for Solar Open Access Consumers

Savings for commercial and industrial (C&I) consumers under solar open access narrowed across most states in the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2025 as rising power purchase agreement (PPA) tariffs and charges drove up landed procurem...

March 13, 2026

Markets & Policy

Government Notifies Amendments to Captive Power Project Framework

The Ministry of Power has notified the Electricity (Amendment) Rules, 2026, introducing changes to Rule 3 of the Electricity Rules, which govern captive generating projects in India. The provisions relating to proportionate consum...

March 16, 2026

Mercom Research Focus

Industry Groups Slam Karnataka C&I Power Tariff Hike to Fund Farm Subsidy

Trade bodies have sharply criticized the Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission’s (KERC) decision to revise electricity tariffs for FY 2025-26, raising charges for commercial and industrial (C&I) consumers to help bridge ...

March 12, 2026

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CERC Proposes Grid Congestion Charges of ₹3-₹10/kWh

The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has proposed revising the methodology for determining congestion charges in real-time interstate transmission. The Commission has invited comments and suggestions from stakeholders by April 6,...

March 17, 2026

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Bihar Approves ₹3.02/kWh Interim Tariff for Kajra Solar Plus Storage Project

The Bihar Electricity Regulatory Commission (BERC) has approved a provisional tariff of ₹3.02 (~$0.033)/kWh for Bihar State Power Generation Company’s (BSPGCL) 185 MW Kajra solar project with a 282 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS). Citing...

March 17, 2026

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Chidambaranar Port Authority Tenders a 2 MW Green Hydrogen Electrolyzer Project

V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority (VOCPA) has invited bids to develop a 2 MW green hydrogen electrolyzer and a refueling station, with comprehensive operation and maintenance (O&M) for seven years. The scope of work includes the development of a...

March 17, 2026

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Reliance Signs $3 Billion Deal to Supply Green Ammonia to Samsung for 15 Years

Reliance Industries (RIL) has signed a long-term supply and purchase agreement valued at over $3 billion with South Korea’s Samsung C&T Corporation to supply green ammonia for 15 years, starting from the second half of the financial year (FY)...

March 17, 2026

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MENA Weekly Round-Up: Iraq Speeds Up Solar Push Amid Regional Tensions

Iraq plans to accelerate solar power development as part of an emergency strategy to secure electricity supplies amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. The country’s Ministry of Electricity said the move aims to reduce reliance on imported...

March 17, 2026

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Higher Deliveries Help Drive Ballard’s Revenue Up 37% YoY in Q4 2025

Fuel cell manufacturer Ballard Power Systems’ fourth quarter (Q4) 2025 revenue rose 37% year-over-year (YoY) to $33.6 million from $24.5 million. Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) stood at a negative $15.9...

March 17, 2026

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Maharaja Agrasen Medical College Invites Bids for 2 MW Solar Project

Maharaja Agrasen Medical College has invited bids to set up a 2 MW rooftop or ground-mounted solar project, expandable up to 3.5 MW, on its campus in  Agroha, Haryana. The estimated project cost is ₹100 million (~$1.08 million). The work must be...

March 17, 2026

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Andhra Pradesh Regulator Approves 1 GWh Battery Storage Capacity Procurement

The Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (APERC) has approved the battery energy storage sale agreements (BESSAs) and the associated battery energy storage purchase agreements (BESPAs) to procure 500 MW/1,000 MWh of battery energy...

March 17, 2026

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Daily News Wrap-Up: Government Announces Changes to Captive Power Policy

The Ministry of Power notified the Electricity (Amendment) Rules, 2026, introducing changes to Rule 3 of the Electricity Rules, which govern captive generating projects in India. The provisions relating to proportionate consumption rules for group...

March 17, 2026

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