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The Odisha Electricity Regulatory Commission (OERC) has proposed a phased increase in renewable consumption obligation (RCO) targets, mandating obligated entities to raise renewable energy consumption from 29.91% in 2024–25 to 43.33% by 2029–30. The...
April 13, 2026
The Central Transmission Utility of India (CTUIL) has issued a revised detailed procedure for the grant of connectivity and general network access (GNA), expanding the operational framework for accessing the interstate transmission system (ISTS),...
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The Nagpur division of Central Railway, under the Ministry of Railways, has invited bids to set up a 1.3 MW rooftop solar project on buildings and residential quarters at the Wardha and Ajni stations in Maharashtra. The last date to submit bids is...
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Material sciences engineering solutions provider Carborundum Universal (CUMI) has signed a power purchase agreement with Putrim Renewables, a special purpose vehicle (SPV) of renewable energy solutions provider Cleantech Solar, to procure power from...
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CMI Educational Institutions has commissioned 294 kW of rooftop solar installations across multiple campuses in Kerala, helping the group reduce electricity costs and adopt cleaner energy. SOL Energy Projects implemented the projects at Kristu Jyoti...
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Energy-efficient, grid-interactive buildings (EGIB) can help manage peak power demand, improve system flexibility, and enable large-scale integration of renewable energy to address grid strain caused by rising building energy demand in India,...
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The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has invited bids to set up 4.455 MW of grid-connected rooftop solar projects (Tranche IX) across India under the renewable energy service company (RESCO) model. The scope of work includes obtaining a...
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Commercial and industrial (C&I) consumers in Madhya Pradesh have access to a wide range of renewable energy solutions, including rooftop solar, open access, and hybrid models. According to industry experts, solar solutions can be tailored to...
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