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February 2026

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

GVFL Leads USD 12 Million Funding Round in Soleos Solar Energy

GVFL leads USD 12 million funding round in Soleos Solar Energy, contributing USD 2.5 million to expand storage, group-captive projects, and round-the-clock renewable energy solutions.

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

Odisha Government Partners with GEAPP to Accelerate its Clean Energy Transition

The Odisha Energy Department and the Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP) have signed an MoU to accelerate the state’s clean energy transition through coordinated planning, technical support, and pilot deployments.

Power R&D | 12/12/2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey

Mitarsh E-tech LLP Breaks Ground for 25,000 MT E-Waste Recycling Plant in Gujarat

Mitarsh E-tech LLP’s upcoming plant will have an annual processing capacity of 25,000 metric tons of e-waste, placing it among the larger dedicated recycling facilities in India.

Business | 12/12/2025 | By Abha Rustagi

Naxion Energy Launches India’s First Sodium-Ion Energy Storage Systems

Naxion Energy has launched India’s first sodium-ion energy storage systems, offering a fully local, safe, and scalable alternative to traditional lead-acid batteries for the country’s mobility and industrial sectors.

Business | 12/12/2025 | By News Bureau

JSW Neo Energy Signs INR 19,950 Cr MoU with Maha Govt for 5,200 MW Western Ghats PSP

JSW Neo Energy has signed an INR 19,950 crore MoU with Maharashtra’s Water Resources Department to develop the 5,200 MW Western Ghats pumped storage hydropower project. Maharashtra has signed two additional MoUs for 400 MW and 200 MW PSPs with MAHAGENCO Renewable Energy and New Asian Infrastructure Development.

Renewable energy / Hydropower | 12/12/2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey

Government Charts Power Expansion Plan to Meet Rising Peak Demand by 2031-32

The government’s Comprehensive Generation and Transmission Plan targets 874 GW capacity by 2031-32, with major thermal, renewable, hydro, nuclear, and storage additions, alongside extensive transmission upgrades to meet rising peak power demand.

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

MAHAGENCO REL Signs MoU for 400 MW Koyna Stage-6 Pumped Storage Project in Maharashtra

MAHAGENCO Renewable Energy has inked an MoU with Maharashtra’s Water Resources Department to develop the 400 MW Koyna Stage-6 pumped storage hydropower project in Patan, Satara, at an investment of about INR 2,800 crore.

Renewable energy / Hydropower | 12/12/2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey

NISE, Toyota Kirloskar Motor Sign MoU to Advance Green Hydrogen Mobility in India

National Institute of Solar Energy and Toyota Kirloskar Motor have signed an MoU to advance green hydrogen mobility in India through real-world testing of the Toyota Mirai Fuel-Cell Electric Vehicles across diverse Indian conditions.

Other Energy Applications / Sustainable Transport | 12/12/2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey

NueGo Expands National Network With New Electric Bus Routes Across South and North India

NueGo highlighted that safety remains central to its service promise. Each coach undergoes 25 safety checks, covering both mechanical and electrical systems, before every departure.

Other Energy Applications / Sustainable Transport | 12/12/2025 | By Abha Rustagi

Scatec Operationalises Second 60 MW Unit of its 120 MW Solar Project in Botswana, South Africa

Scatec has begun commercial operations of the second 60 MW unit of its 120 MW Mmadinare Solar Cluster in Botswana. The first phase of 60 MW was operationalised in March 2025. Together, the two plants are expected to generate 280 GWh of clean energy annually.

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