CERC Notifies Tariff Amendment Bringing Energy Storage Systems Under Regulatory Framework

CERC has notified tariff framework for integrated energy storage systems, introducing supplementary charges, defined returns, and cost structures to enhance...

Policies & Regulations | March 23, 2026 | By EI News Network |  2066 readings

MNRE Urges Maharashtra to Withdraw Rooftop Solar Capacity Cap

MNRE pushes Maharashtra to scrap rooftop solar cap based on past usage, warning it may slow adoption and contradict national targets.

Policies & Regulations | March 23, 2026 | By EI News Network |  2011 readings

IIT Kanpur, Power Foundation of India Sign MoU to Set Up Chair in Power Sector Policy

IIT Kanpur and Power Foundation of India’s initiative aims to promote research, teaching and policy engagement in the power sector while strengthening...

Policies & Regulations | March 23, 2026 | By Abha Rustagi |  881 readings

Maharashtra Targets 65 Percent RE Share with 100 GW Capacity and Large-Scale Storage by FY36

Maharashtra’s RE and Storage Policy 2025–36 mandates 65 percent clean energy share, 100 GW capacity, and robust storage integration to meet rising...

Policies & Regulations | March 22, 2026 | By EI News Network |  2430 readings

INR 24,000 Cr Solar PLI Scheme Sees Zero Disbursal as Projects Await Post-Commissioning Eligibility

Government confirms zero disbursement under INR 24,000 crore solar PLI scheme till Feb 2026, citing delayed eligibility as incentives are released only after...

Policies & Regulations | March 22, 2026 | By EI News Network |  3201 readings

India Targets 1,121?GW Power Capacity by 2036 with 509?GW Solar, 155?GW Wind, 174?GW ESS: CEA

India aims to expand its power capacity to 1,121 GW by 2035-36, including 509 GW of solar, 155 GW of wind, supported by 174 GW/888 GWh of energy storage...

Policies & Regulations | March 21, 2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey |  3351 readings

CERC Proposes Revision of Congestion Charge Rate for Real-Time Inter-State Power Transmission

Central Electricity Regulatory Commission proposes revising congestion charges to INR 3–10 per unit linked to DSM rates to manage real-time inter-state...

Policies & Regulations | March 18, 2026 | By EI News Network |  1494 readings

Punjab Proposes to Allow Banked Energy Carry-Forward in Intra-State Open Access Projects

The Punjab State Electricity Regulatory Commission has proposed revised norms for banked energy under its draft amendment to its 2011 Intra-State Open Access...

Policies & Regulations | March 18, 2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey |  1096 readings

MNRE Extends ALMM to Solar Wafers and Ingots, to be Effective from June 1, 2028

Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has expanded its ALMM framework to include ingots and wafers under a new List-III, mandating their use from June 1, 2028....

Policies & Regulations | March 18, 2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey |  10747 readings

RERC Notifies BESS Regulations to Boost Grid Stability and Renewable Integration

Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission (RERC) notifies BESS regulations enabling multi-use storage, consumer participation, ancillary services, and renewable...

Policies & Regulations | March 17, 2026 | By EI News Network |  2171 readings