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KUSUM Projects in Maharashtra Delayed as Land Leasing Costs Soar

The rapid increase in solar installations under Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyaan (PM-KUSUM) in Maharashtra is leading to developers facing high land-leasing costs and delays in project execution. The iss...

January 6, 2026

Markets & Policy

MERC Rules Rooftop Solar Net Metering Can Continue with Open Access

The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) has directed the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company (MSEDCL) to permit net metering for Hatsun Agro Products’ rooftop solar system, even while the peti...

January 5, 2026

Markets & Policy

Government Proposes Changes to Captive Power Rules to Ease Compliance

The Ministry of Power has proposed amendments to the Electricity Rules 2005 to simplify the regulatory framework for captive power generation. Under the existing rules, a power project qualifies as a captive generating project onl...

January 5, 2026

Grid

Grid India Proposes Grid-Forming Capability for 50 MW+ BESS Installations

A Grid Controller of India (Grid-India) discussion paper has proposed that all new battery energy storage system (BESS) installations of 50 MW and above should incorporate grid-forming capability, especially when located in weak g...

January 2, 2026

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GERC Floats Consultancy Tender for Formulating BESS Regulations

The Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC) has invited bids from consultancy firms to assist in finalizing the Grid-Interactive Battery Energy Storage System Regulations, 2026. The last date to submit bids is January 16, 2026. The selected...

January 6, 2026

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Daily News Wrap-Up: MERC Allows Rooftop Solar Net Metering with Open Access

The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) directed the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company (MSEDCL) to permit net metering for Hatsun Agro Products’ rooftop solar system, even while the petitioner is availing open...

January 6, 2026

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CERC Adopts Usage Charges of ₹2.45/kWh for NCL India’s 510 MW Solar Project

The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has adopted a usage charge of ₹2.45 (~$0.0272)/kWh for the 510 MW solar power project developed by NLC India. The Commission held that this usage charge qualifies for adoption under Section 63 of...

January 5, 2026

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Inox Neo Energies Acquires SunSource’s 300 MW Solar Projects

Inox Neo Energies, the independent power producer (IPP) arm of Inox Clean Energy, has acquired around 300 MW of operational solar projects from SunSource Energy. Inox Neo is also in the process of acquiring an estimated 50 MW of solar projects...

January 5, 2026

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Regulator Approves Maharashtra DISCOM’s 1.6 GW Solar Power Procurement

The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) has approved the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company’s (MSEDCL) proposal to procure 1,600 MW of solar power from NTPC’s projects. The Commission adopted the discovered tariff,...

January 5, 2026

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SECI Floats Tender for Five 160 MVA Power Transformers for Solar Park

The Solar Energy Corporation of India has invited bids for the manufacture and commissioning of five 160 MVA, 220/33-33 kV power transformers at the Radhanesda Ultra Mega Solar Park in Gujarat. The last date to submit bids is January 23, 2026. Bids...

January 5, 2026

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Maharashtra Regulator Approves Tariffs for Tata Power’s 250 MW FDRE Projects

The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) has approved tariffs ranging between ₹4.43 (~$0.049)/kWh and ₹4.77 (~$0.05)/kWh for Tata Power Company’s 250 MW firm and dispatchable renewable energy (FDRE) projects with energy storage...

January 5, 2026

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