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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

Polaris Smart Metering and Wirepas Boost India’s Smart Meter Rollout with Dual Communication

India’s smart metering rollout reaches 1 million units, with the next phase targeting 5 million, as Polaris Smart Metering and Wirepas deploy dual-communication technology using a self-managing mesh network to enhance reliability and scalability.

Business | 22/12/2025 | By News Bureau

Bondada Engineering Bags INR 945 Cr BoS Order for 810 MW Solar Projects in Rajasthan from NLC India

Bondada Engineering has secured an INR 945.11 crore order from NLC India Renewables for balance-of-system works for 810 MW of solar projects at the RVUNL Solar Park in Bikaner, Rajasthan.

Renewable energy / Solar PV | 22/12/2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey

Draft Electricity (Amendment) Bill 2025 Targets Tariff Reform and Power Sector Overhaul

The Draft Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2025 aims to overhaul India’s power sector framework by mandating cost-reflective tariffs, strengthening regulatory oversight, promoting renewable energy adoption, and improving ease of doing business while safeguarding consumer welfare, stated Union Minister for Power, and Housing and Urban Affairs Manohar Lal.

Policies & Regulations | 22/12/2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey

Alpex Solar to Raise INR 125 Crore Through NCDs

Solar module manufacturer Alpex Solar has approved a plan to raise up to INR 125 crore via a private placement of secured, unlisted non-convertible debentures to fund its ongoing business expansion.

Investment & Trading | 22/12/2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey

Pahal Solar Signs 500 MW EPE Encapsulant Supply Agreement with RenewSys

RenewSys will supply EPE encapsulants to Pahal Solar, designed for durability, enhanced PID resistance, and long-term performance, suitable for advanced cell technologies such as TOPCon.

Business | 22/12/2025 | By Abha Rustagi

AMEA Power Commissions 120 MWp Solar PV Project in Tunisia

AMEA Power has commissioned a 120 MWp solar PV plant in Tunisia’s Kairouan Governorate, the country’s first renewable energy project above 100 MWp to reach commercial operation under the concessions regime.

Renewable energy / Solar PV | 22/12/2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey

China Files WTO Case Against India Over Solar Subsidies, ICT Tariffs

China has filed a WTO case against India, challenging ICT tariffs and solar subsidies, citing unfair advantages to domestic industries.

Policies & Regulations | 21/12/2025 | By EI News Network

Saudi Arabia Completes Grid Connection of 7.8 GWh Battery Energy Storage Project

Saudi Arabia has completed grid connection of its 7.8 GWh energy storage system, set to become the world’s largest operational battery. The project supports renewable integration, powers 400,000 homes annually, and supports the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 clean energy targets.

Middle East Market | 21/12/2025 | By EI News Network

RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group to Invest INR 12,000 Crore in Bengal Energy Storage

The group plans a 5,000 MWh energy storage project in West Bengal to enable 50 per cent renewable power for Kolkata.

Business | 21/12/2025 | By EI News Network

Waaree Solar Americas to Invest USD 30 Million in United Solar Holding

Waaree’s investment will support completion of United Solar’s advanced manufacturing facility in Oman’s Sohar Freezone, which is designed to produce 100,000 metric tons of polysilicon per year, enough to support 40GW of solar module production per year.

Business | 20/12/2025 | By Abha Rustagi