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CERC Proposes Market Coupling, Grid India to Act as Market Coupling Operator

CERC’s draft mandates market coupling for Day-Ahead Market (DAM), Real-Time Market (RTM), appointing Grid India as sole operator, aiming to unify price discovery, improve liquidity, and reduce fragmentation across power exchanges.

Policies & Regulations | 21/04/2026 | By EI News Network

Ministry of Power Extends RCO Compliance Deadline for FY 2024-25 to May 31, 2026

Ministry of Power extends FY 2024-25 RCO compliance deadline to May 31, giving entities more time to submit renewable consumption data and meet obligations.

Policies & Regulations | 20/04/2026 | By EI News Network

Andhra Pradesh Clears INR 2,550 Cr Cathode Material Manufacturing Project by NPSPL

Andhra Pradesh government has approved an INR 2,550 crore investment by NPSPL Speciality Chemicals to set up a cathode material manufacturing facility in Chittoor district, under the Andhra Pradesh Electronics Component Manufacturing Policy (4.0) 2025-30.

Energy Storage | 20/04/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

Maharashtra Clears MSEDCL Split, IPO Plan to Reform Power Sector

Maharashtra Cabinet led by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has approved MSEDCL split, IPO plan, debt restructuring, and solar-focused agri entity to improve power supply efficiency.

Policies & Regulations | 15/04/2026 | By EI News Network

CEA Committee Report Outlines Phased Rollout of SF?-Free Green GIS in India’s Transmission Sector

CEA committee's report recommends phased adoption of SF₆-free Green GIS in India’s transmission network, starting pilot projects at 132 kV, aiming gradual scale-up with domestic manufacturing support.

Policies & Regulations | 15/04/2026 | By EI News Network

Vikran Engineering Secures INR 459 Cr EPC Contract from NTPC REL for 400 MW Solar Project in UP

Vikran Engineering has received an INR 459.20 crore Notification of Award from NTPC Renewable Energy for the BoS EPC works of a 400 MW(ac) grid-connected solar power project at Chitrakoot-1 in Uttar Pradesh.

Renewable energy / Solar PV | 29/12/2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey

Solarworld Energy Solutions Secures INR 725 Cr EPC Contract for 250 MW Solar Project from NTPC REL

Solarworld Energy Solutions has received an INR 725.33 crore Letter of Award from NTPC Renewable Energy for EPC work on a 250 MW(ac) grid-connected solar PV project.

Renewable energy / Solar PV | 29/12/2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey

European Energy Clears FID for 225 MW Agri-PV Project Solar Park in Italy

European Energy has taken the final investment decision for a 225 MW agri-PV project near Vizzini in Sicily, which will pair elevated solar panels with ongoing farming use and is scheduled to commence operation by the end of 2027.

Renewable energy / Solar PV | 29/12/2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey

Mohammed bin Rashid Solar Park Expands Capacity, Raises 2030 Clean Energy Target

Dubai’s flagship solar park reached 3,860 MW in 2025, launched new storage-linked phases, and revised its 2030 capacity target to over 7,260 MW, strengthening clean energy leadership.

Middle East Market | 28/12/2025 | By EI News Network

DERC Issues Draft Amendment to Group and Virtual Net Metering Guidelines

The Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) has issued draft amendments to its Group and Virtual Net Metering Guidelines, 2019, proposing Virtual Net Metering (VNM) access for all consumers across Delhi, including single-point supply users.

Policies & Regulations | 28/12/2025 | By EI News Network

GRIDCO Invites Bids for 225 MW Floating Solar Project at Upper Indravati Reservoir, Odisha

GRIDCO has floated an RFP for a 225 MW floating solar project at the Upper Indravati Reservoir in Odisha, aiming to boost large-scale reservoir-based solar capacity.

Business | 27/12/2025 | By EI News Network

KSERC Approves INR 250 Crore Threshold for TBCB in Intra-State Transmission Projects

KSERC approves INR 250 crore threshold for tariff-based competitive bidding in intra-state transmission projects to align with power sector reforms and borrowing-linked conditions.

Policies & Regulations | 27/12/2025 | By EI News Network

India’s Next Renewable Phase Shifts to Hybrid, Storage, Grid, Hydro, and Green Hydrogen

India’s renewable energy sector enters a strategic phase, prioritising hybrid projects, energy storage, grid integration, hydro, and green hydrogen initiatives to build a resilient, dispatchable, and sustainable clean energy system by 2030.

Policies & Regulations | 26/12/2025 | By EI News Network

Union Minister G Kishan Reddy Inaugurates Critical Minerals Centre, VR Mine Simulator at IIT (ISM) Dhanbad

Coal and Mines Minister G Kishan Reddy inaugurated a Critical Minerals Centre of Excellence and India’s first VR-based mine simulator at IIT (ISM) Dhanbad, highlighting innovation, safety and sustainability.

Policies & Regulations | 26/12/2025 | By EI News Network

Bondada Engineering Bags INR 391 Cr BoS Order for 300 MW Solar Projects in UP from NTPC Green Energy

Bondada Engineering has secured an INR 391.38 crore Balance of System (BoS) EPC order from NTPC Green Energy for developing a 300 MW solar project in Lalitpur, Uttar Pradesh, with a 15-month execution timeline and three-year O&M support.

Renewable energy / Solar PV | 26/12/2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey