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India’s FY 2036 Transmission Plan Hinges on Execution and Site Readiness

India’s transmission infrastructure comprised approximately 509,603 circuit kilometers (ckm) of transmission lines and 1,478 gigavolt-amperes (GVA) of transformation capacity as of June 2026, according to Mercom India Research’s n...

October 8, 2026

Grid

Power Ministry Revises RoW Compensation Rules for Transmission Lines

The Ministry of Power has introduced a market-based valuation mechanism to determine compensation for land affected by right-of-way (RoW) requirements for electricity transmission lines. The guidelines apply to electricity transmi...

October 8, 2026

Finance and M&A

RBI Rate Hike May Increase Renewable Energy Financing Costs

The Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) decision to raise the repo rate by 25 basis points has raised concerns among renewable energy developers over higher financing costs and their potential impact on project economics. The RBI raised...

October 7, 2026

C&I

Lucknow’s Rooftop Solar, Data Center Growth Could Drive C&I Clean Energy

Lucknow is emerging as a commercial and industrial (C&I) clean energy market, supported by rooftop solar adoption, planned Solar City development, and rising electricity demand from commercial facilities and data centers. As o...

October 8, 2026

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TERI Announces Winner of 115 MWh Battery Storage Auction

The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) has announced the winner of the auction to develop 57.5 MW/115 MWh of battery energy storage systems (BESS) across four 66/11 kV grid stations in Delhi. Pace Digitek has bagged the ₹1.79 billion (~$18.51...

October 8, 2026

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MERC Allows Net Metering with Open Access for Rooftop Solar Project

The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) has partly allowed a private company’s petition seeking net metering arrangements for its 660 kW rooftop solar power project while availing open access. The Commission directed the...

October 8, 2026

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Over 8,500 European Solar, Wind Systems Found Vulnerable to Cyber Risks

Cybersecurity intelligence company Modat has identified 8,547 internet-facing systems linked to solar parks and wind farms across 35 European countries, raising concerns over potential cyberattacks on renewable energy infrastructure. The findings...

October 8, 2026

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Punjab Energy Development Agency Floats Tender for Solar Projects

The Punjab Energy Development Agency (PEDA) has invited bids to supply, install, and commission grid-connected rooftop/ground-mounted solar power projects with a net metering/net billing facility across the state through the Renewable Energy Service...

October 8, 2026

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MERC Allows Solar Developer’s ₹11 Million Generation Loss Compensation Claim

The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) has directed the Maharashtra State Power Generation Company (MSPGCL) to pay ₹11.10 million (~$0.115 million) to compensate a solar power developer for deemed generation losses. Grid...

October 8, 2026

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SECI Invites Bids to Set Up Wind Projects Across India

The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has floated a tender to set up interstate transmission system (ISTS)-connected wind projects nationwide. The aggregate capacity of projects is 1,200 MW. Bids must be submitted by October 29, 2026. Bids...

October 8, 2026

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Daily News Wrap-Up: C&I Units to Drive Lucknow’s Rooftop Solar Growth

Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh, is a key business hub in the state, offering strong potential for clean energy market growth. With an established reputation as a leading city for residential rooftop solar, Lucknow’s next phase of solar growth...

October 8, 2026

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SECI Invites Bids for Peak Power Supply from ISTS-Connected Renewable Projects

The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has invited bids to select developers for assured peak supply of 4,800 MWh (1,200 MW x 4 Hrs.) from interstate transmission system (ISTS)-connected renewable energy projects in India (SECI-FDRE-X). The...

October 8, 2026

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