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Rajasthan Energy Department Signs MoU with ACPET/IFRE to Strengthen People-Centric Energy Transition

The Energy Department, Government of Rajasthan, has signed an MoU with the Ashoka Centre for a People-Centric Energy Transition through the International Foundation for Research and Education to advance a people-centric clean energy transition, focusing on ToD tariffs, demand-side management, and Energy-SIP and storage initiatives.

Ajitabh Sharma | February 17, 2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 575

Polaris Smart Metering Crosses one Million Smart Meters Under RDSS, Expands Capacity to 10 Million Units Annually

Polaris Smart Metering has manufactured and deployed over one million smart meters under the RDSS scheme, marking a milestone in India’s power distribution reforms and digital grid transformation.

Ajitabh Sharma | February 11, 2026 | By News Bureau | 1320

Rajasthan Energy Department Signs MoU with Prayas to Strengthen Grid and Transmission Planning

Rajasthan has partnered with Pune-based Prayas (Energy Group) through a new MoU to strengthen grid management, SLDC capabilities and policy planning as renewable energy penetration in the state crosses 42 GW.

Ajitabh Sharma | January 14, 2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 893

Rajasthan Launches Pugal Solar Park in Bikaner with 2,450 MW Solar and 5,000 MWh BESS

The Rajasthan government has launched the Pugal Solar Park in Bikaner, a 2,450 MW solar and 5,000 MWh battery storage project to be developed for delivering reliable peak-hour renewable power across the state.

Ajitabh Sharma | November 10, 2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 3023

Ministry of Power Allows States to Develop Standalone BESS with 4-Hour 1-Cycle Configuration

The Ministry of Power has revised its guidelines to allow states to set up standalone battery energy storage system (BESS) projects under viability gap funding with flexible two-hour or four-hour configurations, aiming to enhance grid flexibility and renewable integration.

Ajitabh Sharma | October 03, 2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 3292

IGL and RVUNL Sign JV Agreement to Develop 500 MW Solar Power Plant in Rajasthan

Indraprastha Gas Ltd. (IGL) and Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam (RVUNL) have formed a joint venture to develop large-scale solar projects in Rajasthan, starting with a 500 MW plant.

Ajitabh Sharma | September 02, 2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 1436