Magazine

Last edition
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

ACMA–BCG Report Highlights Role of Smart Factories in Strengthening India’s Auto Component Sector

An ACMA–BCG joint study finds Smart Factory adoption is vital for India’s auto component industry, boosting productivity, quality and global OEM integration through digitalisation, automation and advanced analytics.

Business | 12/02/2026 | By EI News Network

Pace Digitek Secures INR 17,750 Million Solar and BESS Project from KREDL

Pace Digitek has received a INR 17,750 million orders from KREDL to develop a 250 MW solar project with 1.1 GWh battery storage at Pavagada Solar Park, Karnataka.

Business | 12/02/2026 | By EI News Network

NITI Aayog Unveils Reports on Viksit Bharat 2047, Net Zero Transition

NITI Aayog has released sectoral study reports outlining scenarios for achieving Viksit Bharat by 2047 and Net Zero by 2070, highlighting priorities across energy, agriculture, buildings and waste management.

Policies & Regulations | 12/02/2026 | By EI News Network

Bondada Engineering Enters Green Data Centre Space with Bryanston Renewables MoU

Bondada Engineering has signed an MoU with Dubai-based Bryanston Renewables to jointly develop green-powered data centres, marking its strategic entry into India’s fast-growing sustainable digital infrastructure segment.

Business | 12/02/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

Inox Clean Energy and RJ Corp Form Joint Venture to Develop 570 MW Renewable Portfolio in Africa

Inox Clean Energy and RJ Corp have entered an equal joint venture to acquire Skypower Services MENA and commission 570 MW of renewable capacity, targeting 2.5 GW in Africa by FY29.

Business | 12/02/2026 | By News Bureau

Hartek Secures INR 735 Crore Power Infrastructure Orders Across Multiple States

Hartek’s Power Systems unit wins cumulative orders worth INR 735 crore across utility, IPP and industrial segments, covering substation and transmission projects from 66 kV to 765 kV across India.

Business | 12/02/2026 | By News Bureau

ThunderPlus Launches Fast EV Charging Station in Hyderabad’s Bachupally

ThunderPlus has opened a 60 kW fast EV charging station in Bachupally, Hyderabad, under its franchise model, converting unused land into a clean mobility hub and expanding its national network.

Other Energy Applications / Sustainable Transport | 12/02/2026 | By News Bureau

Genus Power Deploys One Crore Smart Meters Under RDSS Across Nine States

Genus Power has installed one crore smart meters as an AMISP under RDSS, with 2.5 crore meters operational nationwide, supporting India’s grid modernisation and digital power reforms.

Other Energy Applications / Rural Electrification | 12/02/2026 | By News Bureau

Alpex Solar Reports 245 Percent Surge in Q3 FY26 Revenue to INR 648 Cr, PAT Rises 132 percent

Alpex Solar posted a 245.40 percent YoY jump in Q3 FY26 operating income to INR 648.08 crore and a 131.98 percent rise in PAT, driven by higher capacity utilisation and a strong order pipeline.

Business | 12/02/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

TotalEnergies Inks PPA to Supply 1 GW Solar Capacity to Power Google’s Data Centers in Texas

TotalEnergies has signed two long-term PPAs to supply 1 GW of solar capacity from its under-development Wichita and Mustang Creek projects in Texas to Google’s data centres, delivering around 28 TWh of renewable power over 15 years.

Renewable energy / Solar PV | 12/02/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey