The Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission (RERC) approved tariffs ranging between ₹2.84 (~$0.033)/kWh and ₹3.04 (~$0.035)/kWh for 33 solar projects with a cumulative capacity of 81.86 MW. These projects are implemented under Component C (feeder-level solarization) of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (PM-KUSUM). The tariffs were approved for a tender floated by the petitioner, Ajmer Vidyut Vitran Nigam, in December 2024 to implement projects under Component C of the PM KUSUM program.

The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission rejected Calcutta Electric Supply Corporation’s (CESCL) petition for approval of a tariff for 300 MW wind-solar hybrid power projects. The Commission noted that the petitioner failed to seek permission from the West Bengal government to deviate from the bidding guidelines for interstate transmission system projects. It had instead sought permission from a different state government. The petitioner had sought permission to award the entire capacity to a single bidder in contravention of the hybrid bidding guidelines. The Commission was also not convinced by the petitioner’s justification for a higher tariff of ₹3.81 ($0.044)/kWh and the transparency of its bidding process.

The Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission issued its generic tariff order for solar power projects. The order is applicable from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026. The tariffs apply to MW-scale ground-mounted, distributed solar photovoltaic (DSPV) systems, as well as rooftop solar projects. The final approved tariff for MW-scale ground-mounted solar power projects is ₹3.07 (~$0.035)/kWh. For non-domestic DSPV consumers, the tariff is ₹3.08 (~$0.035)/kWh. For domestic consumers installing systems with a capacity of 1 kW to 10 kW, the tariff is ₹3.86 (~$0.044)/kWh, excluding subsidy.

The Ministry of Heavy Industries issued a notification for the PM Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement program, offering demand incentives for electric trucks (e-trucks). Under the notice, N2 – trucks with gross vehicle weight (GVW) more than 3.5 tons but not exceeding 12 tons will be eligible to receive incentives. N3 – Trucks with a GVW exceeding 12 tons but under 55 tons will also be eligible to avail of incentives under the program. For articulated vehicles, only puller tractors (tractor-trailer combinations) under the N3 category will qualify for the incentives. E-trucks will receive demand incentives of up to ₹5,000 (~$58.28) multiplied by the battery capacity, measured in kilowatt-hours, or 10% of the truck’s ex-factory price (excluding trailer), whichever is lesser.

REMCL, a joint venture between the Ministry of Railways and Rail India Technical and Economic Service, issued a tender to implement a 3 MW solar project at the Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India complex in Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Bids must be submitted by August 5, 2025. Bids will be opened on August 7. The project will consist of both ground-mounted and rooftop solar installations. The scope of work entails the design, engineering, supply, construction, erection, testing, and commissioning of the solar project. It also involves providing operation and maintenance for ten years.

REC Power Development and Consultancy (RECPDCL) signed agreements to deploy 3.32 million smart prepaid meters in Paschim Gujarat Vij Company’s jurisdictional area as part of the Phase II rollout of the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme. The implementation will follow the design, build, finance, own, operate, and transfer model. RECPDCL signed the project implementation agency and the distribution department framework agreements for the project. It also signed an advanced metering infrastructure service provider contract agreement with Bharat Grid, a partnership venture between global infrastructure investor Actis and EDF India, the Indian arm of Électricité de France.