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NITI Aayog Bats for Green Power Tariff, Open Access Rules for Data Centers

Government thinktank NITI Aayog has urged the Ministry of Power and the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission to develop and publish model green tariff, banking, and...

October 15, 2026

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B.S. Nagaraj

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Other

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Renewable Energy
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Government Earmarks ₹60 Billion for Green Energy Corridor-III Battery Storage

The Union Cabinet has earmarked ₹60 billion (~$631.11 million) for viability gap funding (VGF) to support the deployment of 50 GWh of battery energy storage systems...

October 15, 2026

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Arjun Joshi

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Energy Storage

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Grid

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Market & Policy
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Vikram Solar to Set Up 7.5 GWh Battery Storage Facility

VSL PowerHive, a wholly owned subsidiary of solar module manufacturer Vikram Solar, has announced plans to establish a 7.5 GWh battery energy storage system assembly...

October 13, 2026

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Melvin Mathew

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Energy Storage

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Solar
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Finance Ministry Clarifies Battery Storage Systems Attract 10% Customs Duty

The Ministry of Finance has clarified that stationary, grid-scale, and industrial lithium-ion battery energy storage systems (BESS) are eligible for the concessional...

October 12, 2026

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Arjun Joshi

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Energy Storage

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Market & Policy
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EU Solar-Storage Jobs Near 1 Million Mark, Manufacturing Employment Dips

The European Union’s (EU) solar and battery energy storage sectors supported approximately 982,000 full-time equivalent (FTE) jobs in 2025, driven by continued...

October 9, 2026

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Rakesh Ranjan

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Markets & Policy

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Solar
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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...

October 8, 2026

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Rakesh Ranjan

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Energy Storage

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Tenders & Auctions
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Chhattisgarh Regulator Adopts Tariff for 500 MWh Battery Storage Project

The Chhattisgarh State Electricity Regulatory Commission (CSERC) adopted a tariff of ₹2.98 (~$0.031)/kWh, determined through competitive bidding, for a 125 MW/500 MWh...

October 6, 2026

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Arjun Joshi

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Energy Storage

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Market & Policy
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CEA Proposes Safety Standards for Solar, Wind and Battery Storage Projects

The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has proposed technical standards applicable to electrical safety requirements for solar, wind, battery energy storage systems...

October 5, 2026

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Arjun Joshi

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Energy Storage

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Markets & Policy

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Solar

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Wind
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GridStor Secures $220 Million for 400 MWh Arizona Battery Project

GridStor, a developer and operator of utility-scale battery energy storage projects, has secured $220 million in tax equity bridge, construction, and term debt financing...

September 25, 2026

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Renu

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Energy Storage

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Finance and M&A
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South Korean Power Exchange Invites Bids to Procure 6.6 GWh Storage Capacity

South Korea’s Korea Power Exchange has invited bids to procure 1.18 GW/6.6 GWh storage capacity for its 2026 energy storage system (ESS) central contract market. Bidders...

September 25, 2026

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Melvin Mathew

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Energy Storage

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Tenders & Auctions
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SJVN Announces Winner of 265 MW/530 MWh Battery Storage Auction

SJVN has announced the winner of the auction for a 265 MW/530 MWh standalone battery energy storage system (BESS) in Haryana. The tender comprised a 250 MW/500 MWh BESS...

September 25, 2026

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Rakesh Ranjan

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Energy Storage

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Tenders & Auctions
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NTPC Green Energy Invites Bids for Battery Storage Systems at Khavda

NTPC Green Energy has invited bids for the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) of battery energy storage systems (BESS) at NTPC Renewable Energy’s...

September 24, 2026

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Arjun Joshi

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Energy Storage

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Tenders & Auctions
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Chhattisgarh Proposes Mandatory BESS for Renewable Projects Above 5 MW

The Chhattisgarh State Electricity Regulatory Commission (CSERC) has proposed mandating battery energy storage systems (BESS) for new distributed renewable energy...

September 24, 2026

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Arjun Joshi

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Energy Storage

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Market & Policy
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Maharashtra Proposes Two-Hour Minimum Storage Duration for Standalone BESS

The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) has proposed a minimum capacity of 5 MW and a minimum storage duration of two hours for standalone battery...

September 24, 2026

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Arjun Joshi

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Energy Storage

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Market & Policy
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Maharashtra Clarifies Mandatory Energy Storage Rules for Renewable Projects

The Maharashtra Government has clarified that all new renewable energy projects with a capacity or connectivity of more than 100 kW must install energy storage under the...

September 17, 2026

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Arjun Joshi

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Energy Storage

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Market & Policy

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