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MNRE Eyes Faster Green Energy Corridor Phase III Rollout with PPP Model

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has structured the Green Energy Corridor (GEC) Phase III as a public-private partnership program under tariff-based...

August 7, 2026

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Arjun Joshi

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Odisha Issues Draft Rules for Distributed Renewable Energy Systems

The Odisha Electricity Regulatory Commission (OERC) has issued draft regulations to enable efficient integration of distributed renewable energy systems (DRES) through...

August 7, 2026

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Parth Shukla

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Market & Policy
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CERC Rescinds Revocation of Renewable Projects’ Grid Connectivity

The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has set aside the revocation of two interstate transmission connectivity grants aggregating 105.84 MW and directed...

August 4, 2026

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Arjun Joshi

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Wind
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CERC Proposes ISTS Waiver Relief for Renewable Projects Facing Grid Delays

The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has proposed amendments to the framework for sharing interstate transmission system charges and losses, including...

August 3, 2026

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Arjun Joshi

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Market & Policy
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Uttar Pradesh Draft Electricity Grid Code Focuses on Renewables, Storage

The Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (UPERC) has issued the draft Uttar Pradesh Electricity Grid Code Regulations, 2026, proposing a revised framework for...

July 31, 2026

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Arjun Joshi

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Market & Policy
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India Curtailed 8.13 TWh of Solar Power in Q2 2026 to Maintain Grid Security

India curtailed 8,133 GWh of solar power during the second quarter of 2026 to maintain grid security, according to the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy. Responding...

July 29, 2026

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Arjun Joshi

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Market & Policy
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Grid Integration and Solar Manufacturing Shape India’s Renewable Policies in Q2

India’s renewable energy landscape continued to evolve in the second quarter (Q2) of 2026, with policy measures placing greater emphasis on grid integration,...

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India Needs Stronger Power Regulators as Energy Transition Accelerates: Interview

India’s power sector is undergoing a rapid transformation with the share of renewables surging, the emergence of new technologies, and evolving business models....

July 28, 2026

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B.S. Nagaraj

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Renewable Energy
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CEA Favors 100% Grid-Forming Inverters for Future Battery Storage Projects

The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has recommended the use of 100% grid-forming (GFM)  inverters in all future battery energy storage system (BESS) projects to...

July 27, 2026

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B.S. Nagaraj

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T&D
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Germany’s Move to Cut Support for Small Solar Systems Triggers Criticism

Germany’s move to limit incentives to renewable energy projects has been criticized by the country’s solar industry, saying the proposed abolition of support for new,...

July 21, 2026

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Parth Shukla

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Renewable Energy
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Cabinet Approves ₹1.28 Trillion Program to Boost Semiconductor Ecosystem

The Union Cabinet has approved Semicon 2.0, the second phase of India’s semiconductor incentive program, with a total budget outlay of ₹1.28 trillion (~$14.9...

July 16, 2026

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Arjun Joshi

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Other
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EVs Account for Over 10% of Vehicle Sales in Q2 2026

Electric vehicle (EV) sales in India reached 837,453 units in the second quarter (Q2) of 2026, a year-over-year (YoY) increase of 52.3% over 549,900 units recorded in...

July 16, 2026

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Arjun Joshi

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Market & Policy
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India’s Wind Installations Slipped 15% QoQ in Q2 2026

India added 1.3 GW of wind power capacity in the second quarter (Q2) of calendar year (CY) 2026, down 15% from the previous quarter and 18% from the same period last...

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Uttar Pradesh Retains Retail Power Tariffs for FY 2026-27

The Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (UPERC) introduced minor changes in the retail electricity tariff schedule for the financial year 2026-27, while...

July 15, 2026

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Arjun Joshi

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Market & Policy
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Busbar Protection Failures Trigger Grid Disturbances in Northern Region

Repeated busbar protection failures have triggered several transmission disturbances simultaneously across the northern grid recently, prompting the Northern Regional...

July 15, 2026

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B.S. Nagaraj

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