CEA Proposes 15 Percent Grid-Forming Inverters, 10 Percent ESS for New RE Projects from July 2027
The CEA has proposed requiring at least 15 percent of inverters in renewable energy plants and all BESS PCS to have grid-forming control for projects commissioned from July 1, 2027. It also proposed 10 percent co-located ESS with two-hour storage for ground-mounted solar and onshore wind projects from July 2027, rising to four hours from July 2029.
Policies & Regulations | 03/09/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
CERC Brings Future Wind-Solar Sellers Under General Seller Deviation Rules
CERC brings future Wind-Solar (WS) Sellers under General Seller deviation rules, while setting provisions for standalone ESS and pumped hydro storage.
Policies & Regulations | 02/09/2026 | By EI News Network
Delhi Offers Up to 3 kW Rooftop Solar at Zero Upfront Cost Under New Solar Energy Policy
Delhi has revised its solar policy to provide zero-upfront-cost rooftop solar systems of up to 3 kW, backed by total subsidies of up to INR 1.56 lakh, to eligible households consuming up to 400 units a month, targeting 2.30 lakh households and 500 MW of additional rooftop capacity by March 2027.
Policies & Regulations | 02/09/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
Govt. Allows Sale of T-GNA Curtailed Renewable Power Through Co-Located BESS
The Ministry of Power (MoP) has allowed developers to store curtailed T-GNA renewable power in co-located BESS and sell recovered electricity.
Policies & Regulations | 01/09/2026 | By EI News Network
MNRE Extends PM Surya Ghar CFA Claim Deadline to November 30, 2026
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has extended the deadline for CFA claims under PM Surya Ghar to November 30, 2026, covering eligible rooftop solar applications at the redeemed, inspected or installed stage under Phase II of the Rooftop Solar Programme.
Policies & Regulations | 01/09/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
MPERC Introduces 5 Paise Per kVArh Reactive Power Compensation for RE Generators
MPERC has set 5 paise/kVArh reactive compensation for RE generators, replacing 27 paise from November 1, 2026.
Business | 08/09/2026 | By EI News Network
Alpex Solar to Inaugurate 2.2 GW TOPCon Cell Plant in Uttar Pradesh
Alpex Solar will inaugurate its 2.2 GW TOPCon solar cell facility in Uttar Pradesh on September 16, strengthening domestic manufacturing and backward integration.
Business | 08/09/2026 | By EI News Network
Suzlon Appoints Manjari Upadhye as President of RE Asset Management Services
Suzlon Energy has appointed Manjari Upadhye as President of RE Asset Management Services, bringing 27 years of leadership experience across major companies.
Business | 08/09/2026 | By EI News Network
Axis Energy, Lumara to Develop 400 MW Solar Project in Andhra Pradesh
Axis Energy, in partnership with Lumara, will develop a 400 MW solar project in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh, along with associated 400 kV transmission infrastructure for grid evacuation, targeting commissioning in 2027.
Renewable energy / Solar PV | 07/09/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
Hi-Tech Radiators Appoints Gaurav Vani as Group CFO
Gaurav Vani will oversee financial strategy, governance, capital allocation and risk management at Hi-Tech Radiators.
Business | 07/09/2026 | By News Bureau
Siemens Energy India Commissions 145 kV SF?-Free Circuit Breaker in Goa
Siemens Energy India has commissioned a 145 kV SF₆-free circuit breaker for the Goa Electricity Department, using clean-air insulation and vacuum switching technology.
Power R&D | 07/09/2026 | By News Bureau
BikeWo, Commerce Forever Deepen EV Last-Mile Delivery Partnership
BikeWo is evaluating a phased EV fleet rollout with Commerce Forever as it expands its Energy and Mobility Infrastructure platform.
Other Energy Applications / Sustainable Transport | 07/09/2026 | By News Bureau
Sunsure Energy Signs 20 MW Wind-Solar Hybrid PPA with Kajaria Ceramics
Sunsure Energy will develop 10 MW of wind and 15 MWp of solar capacity in Rajasthan to supply round-the-clock renewable power to Kajaria Ceramics.
Business | 07/09/2026 | By News Bureau
Epic Energy’s SUN LLP Starts Trial Production at Wada Second-Life Battery Facility
SUN LLP’s Wada facility will repurpose retired lithium-ion batteries for stationary storage and telecom backup applications, supporting Epic Energy’s battery ecosystem expansion.
Energy Storage | 07/09/2026 | By News Bureau
LG Energy Solution and SNU Advances LMR Battery Technology for Large-Format EV Cells
LG Energy Solution and Seoul National University researchers have developed an approach to improve LMR battery stability, with 40Ah-class cells retaining 92.2 percent energy after 883 charge-discharge cycles.
Other Energy Applications / Sustainable Transport | 07/09/2026 | By News Bureau
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