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MP Regulator Adopts Tariffs for 800 MW Wind Projects with Greenshoe Option
Oct 12, 2026
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Oct 12, 2026
Madhya Pradesh Regulator Adopts Tariff for 250 MWh Battery Storage Project
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The Madhya Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (MPERC) has adopted tariffs ranging from ₹3.98 (~$0.041)/kWh to ₹4.17 (~$0.043)/kWh for the procurement of grid-connected power from 800 MW wind projects. The Commission also adopted a tariff of...
October 12, 2026
Specialty chemicals manufacturer Chemplast Sanmar will source solar power from Yesaryes Energy’s 37.5 MW project in Tamil Nadu under a group captive arrangement to reduce its energy costs. The company plans to acquire a 27% equity stake in Yesaryes...
October 12, 2026
The Madhya Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (MPERC) has adopted a tariff of ₹192,000 (~$1,989)/MW per month for a 125 MW/250 MWh standalone battery energy storage system (BESS) in the state. MPERC directed Madhya Pradesh Power Management...
October 12, 2026
Oswal Pumps, a manufacturer of solar pumping systems, modules, and electric motors, said it will establish a 1.2 GW solar cell manufacturing facility based on TOPCon technology with an estimated investment of ₹4.56 billion (~$47.6 million). The...
October 12, 2026
The Power Grid Corporation of India (POWERGRID) has commissioned a transmission project to evacuate 20 GW of renewable energy in Rajasthan. The transmission project was commissioned on September 22, 2026, and was officially notified on October 11,...
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The Ministry of Finance has clarified that stationary, grid-scale, and industrial lithium-ion battery energy storage systems (BESS) are eligible for the concessional basic customs duty (BCD) rate of 10%. Addressing inconsistencies in their...
October 12, 2026
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) added 402 MW of solar cell manufacturing capacity to the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers List-II, taking the total enlisted capacity to 37.8 GW. Gopin Semicon accounted for the latest...
October 12, 2026
The Chennai Port Authority has invited bids to develop a grid-connected solar project integrated with a battery energy storage system (BESS) under the renewable energy service company (RESCO) model. The 3 MW solar plus 1 MW/4 MWh storage project...
October 12, 2026
NTPC Green Energy (NGEL) has invited bids to procure a spare inverter (3,125 kW) of Sineng Electric make for its Nokhra solar power project. The deadline for submitting bids is October 14, 0262. Bids will be opened the following day. The...
October 12, 2026
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