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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

Kuwait Unveils 3-Year Power Sector Roadmap, Solar Projects Timeline Outlined

Kuwait outlined a three-year power sector roadmap, accelerating solar projects, boosting renewables, and strengthening infrastructure under major development plans.

Middle East Market | 02/01/2026 | By EI News Network

Roofsol Energy to Develop 12.8 MWp Rooftop Solar Projects Across Motherson Group’s Plants in India

Roofsol Energy has partnered with the Motherson Group to develop and deploy 12.8 MWp of rooftop and behind-the-meter solar projects across the latter’s manufacturing facilities in Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Haryana, and Puducherry under a mix of OPEX (RESCO) and CAPEX models.

Renewable energy / Solar PV | 02/01/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

IIT Bombay and NTPC Drill India’s First CO2 Storage Well in Jharkhand

NTPC and IIT Bombay drilled India’s first CO2 storage well in Jharkhand, advancing CCUS technology to support emissions reduction and national net-zero goals.

Energy Storage | 02/01/2026 | By EI News Network

Pace Digitek Arm Secures INR 94 Crore Li-ion Battery Systems Supply Order from BSNL

Lineage Power, a subsidiary of Pace Digitek, has bagged an INR 94.35 crore advance purchase order from Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd. (BSNL) for high-performance Li-ion battery systems.

Energy Storage | 02/01/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

GIPCL Fully Operationalises its 600 MW Solar Power Projects at Khavda Renewable Energy Park

Gujarat Industries Power Company has fully operationalised its 600 MW solar project at the Khavda renewable energy park with the commissioning of the final 135 MW phase.

Renewable energy / Solar PV | 02/01/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

Waaree Renewable Technologies Secures EPC Order for 28.60 MW Solar Power Project

Waaree Renewable Technologies has secured an INR 96.51 crore Letter of Award for turnkey EPC execution of a 28.60 MWac/39.80 MWp ground-mounted solar power project, slated for completion in FY 2026–27.

Renewable energy / Solar PV | 01/01/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

KEC International Forays into Wind Energy Sector with BoP Order for 100 MW Project in South India

KEC International, the EPC powerhouse from the RPG Group, has clinched new orders worth INR 1,050 crore across renewables, civil, transmission & distribution, and cables, including its maiden BoP contract for a 100 MW wind project in Southern India.

Business | 01/01/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

IREDA Reports Strong 9-Month Performance with 44% Disbursement Growth

Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) has reported a strong provisional performance for the nine months ended December 31, 2025, with loan disbursements rising 44 percent year-on-year to INR 24,903 crore and loan sanctions increasing 29 percent to INR 40,100 crore, reflecting robust growth across key operational parameters.

Business | 01/01/2026 | By News Bureau

India Achieves Target for Electric L5 Three-Wheelers Under PM E-DRIVE Scheme Ahead of Schedule

India has hit its full deployment target for electric three-wheelers (L5) under the PM E-DRIVE Scheme ahead of schedule, with around 2.88 lakh units sold and incentives for the segment closing after December 26, 2025. Support for electric two-wheelers and e-rickshaws/e-carts will continue until March 31, 2026.

Policies & Regulations | 01/01/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

Vestas Bags 390 MW Turbines Supply Order for Offshore Wind Project in South Korea

Vestas has clinched a 390 MW order for the Shinan-Ui offshore wind project in South Korea, marking its first offshore win in the country with 26 V236-15 MW turbines. Turbine deliveries are scheduled to commence in 2027, with commercial operations of the wind farm expected to begin in 2028.

Renewable energy / Wind Power | 01/01/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey