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IEX Achieves Monthly Electricity Traded Volume of 11,803 MU in August 2025

In August 2025, IEX recorded 5,029 MU traded in the Real-Time Market (RTM), up 44 percent YoY, with a highest-ever single-day RTM volume of 230 MU on 31 August, 2025. The average RTM price stood at INR 3.38 per unit, while the Day-Ahead Market (DAM) averaged INR 4 per unit.

Discoms | September 04, 2025 | By News Bureau |  652

HERC approves INR 1.21/ kWh Additional Surcharge on Haryana Open Access Consumers

HERC approves INR 1.21/kWh additional surcharge on Haryana open access consumers to compensate DISCOMs for stranded fixed costs due to power procurement shifts, effective immediately.

Discoms | August 13, 2025 | By EI News Network |  960

RERC Proposes Key Amendments to Enable Virtual and Group Net Metering in Rajasthan

RERC invites public comments on proposed amendments to enable Virtual and Group Net Metering in Rajasthan, supporting rooftop solar adoption under the PM Surya Ghar Yojana. The last date to submit feedback is June 16, 2025.

Discoms | June 04, 2025 | By EI News Network |  1857

UPERC Unveils Draft CRE Regulations for Captive and RE Generating Plants

UPERC’s draft CRE Regulations 2024 outline norms for captive and renewable energy generating plants in Uttar Pradesh, applicable from notification date till March 31, 2029.

Discoms | May 19, 2025 | By EI News Network |  1356

APERC Approves 400 MW Wind-Solar Hybrid Project in Andhra Pradesh

APERC clears APSPDCL’s 400 MW hybrid power deals with Axis Energy, ensuring fixed tariffs, storage-backed supply, and grid stability, aligning with Andhra Pradesh’s renewable goals and High Court directives.

Discoms | May 06, 2025 | By EI News Network |  1538

KERC Issues New Rules for Captive Status Verification of Power Plants

KERC has introduced new rules for captive status verification of power plants, ensuring compliance with ownership and consumption norms. The rules take effect from FY 2024-25, with enforcement starting in FY 2025-26.

Discoms | April 03, 2025 | By EI News Network |  1566

India’s Power Sector Faces Transition Hurdles Amidst Market Reforms, Says Report

India's power sector is evolving with market reforms, competition, and renewable energy expansion. The Electricity Act of 2003 accelerated this shift, but financial struggles of discoms, regulatory uncertainties, and grid integration challenges continue to hinder the sector’s smooth transition.

Discoms | March 21, 2025 | By EI News Network |  1638

CPSU Scheme Phase-II Powers Solar Expansion with Viability Gap Funding

Minister Shripad Yesso Naik informed Rajya Sabha about CPSU Phase-II, supporting NTPC, SJVN Green Energy, NHPC, NLC India, and others with Viability Gap Funding (VGF) for solar projects using Indian-made PV modules, managed by SECI and IREDA without PPAs.

Discoms | March 14, 2025 | By EI News Network |  1323

Union Budget 2025 Expectations: A Push for Renewable Energy Growth with Subsidies, Incentives, Innovation

With a solid policy framework and strategic investments, Union Budget 2025 has the potential to bring India closer to its goal of becoming a global leader in renewable energy.

Discoms | January 22, 2025 | By Abha Rustagi |  7817

SECI Invites Quotations for INR 1,000 Crore Short-Term Working Capital Credit Facility

Solar Energy Corporation of India Ltd. seeks INR 1,000 crore short-term working capital credit facility from banks to address cash flow mismatches. Proposals due by December 15, 2024, as SECI scales renewable energy project payments amid growing demand.

Discoms | December 03, 2024 | By EI News Network |  1012

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Flipping the Switch on AMI: Why DISCOMs Need a Smart Meter Revolution

A smart meter revolution is the need of the hour to revolutionise the energy landscape of India and achieve the goal of energy efficiency. The government of India launched an ambitious plan to replace 250 million conventional electric meters with sma...

Discoms | October 26, 2023 | By News Bureau |  1232

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