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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

Kosol Energie to Install 4 MW Solar Plant at Mafatlal Industries’ Nadiad Facility in Gujarat

Kosol Energie will set up a 4 MW ground-mounted solar power plant at Mafatlal Industries’ Nadiad facility in Gujarat, enabling the textile company to meet a significant share of its energy demand with clean, renewable power. The plant will generate approximately 6.5 million units of clean energy annually.

Renewable energy / Solar PV | 16/12/2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey

Tata Power-DDL Launches Solar Ambassador Initiative to Promote Rooftop Solar Under PM Surya Ghar Yojana

Tata Power-DDL has appointed 20 specially trained officials as Solar Ambassadors who will work closely with communities to accelerate awareness and adoption of residential rooftop solar systems.

Renewable energy / Solar PV | 16/12/2025 | By Abha Rustagi

Waaree Enters ALMM List-II with 5,251 MW Cell Capacity, Total Enlisted Capacity Reaches 23.7 GW

Waaree Energies has entered the ALMM List-II for solar PV cells by adding 1,328 MW of Mono PERC and 3,923 MW of TOPCon cell capacity from its plant in Chikhli, Gujarat. With this, the total enlisted capacity reaches 23,732 MW.

Policies & Regulations | 16/12/2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey

Onix Solar Secures INR 148.80 Crore Non-DCR Module Supply Order from Vikran Engineering

Onix Solar has secured an INR 148.80 crore non-DCR module supply order from Vikran Engineering, under which it will design, manufacture, test, and supply 193,550 Non-DCR TOPCon 620 Wp solar modules for the project.

Business | 16/12/2025 | By News Bureau

Per kWh Cost of BESS Has Fallen Steeply: MoS Power

India’s battery storage economics have turned sharply competitive, with BESS tariffs falling to about INR 2.1/kWh through competitive bidding for 2 cycles daily from about INR 10.18/kWh in 2022-23, stated Minister of State for Power Shripad Yesso Naik. VGF support, transmission waivers, and PLI-led domestic manufacturing can push it further down.

Energy Storage | 16/12/2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey

Ministry of Power Recognises Apraava Energy’s AI-ML Solution for Power Distribution Advancement

Apraava Energy has received national recognition for its AI and ML solution at the Ministry of Power’s National Conference under the RDSS, earning the runner-up award for advancing data-driven, consumer-centric power distribution, presented by Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar.

Business | 16/12/2025 | By News Bureau

Sumitomo to Invest USD 1.3 Billion in India Renewable Energy Projects

Sumitomo plans a USD 1.3 billion investment in India’s renewable sector, targeting 2 GW capacity by FY2028 with AMPIN Energy.

Business | 16/12/2025 | By EI News Network

SECI Signs MoU with IPGCL and PPCL to Accelerate Renewable Energy Deployment

Solar Energy Corporation of India has signed an MoU with Indraprastha Power Generation Company and Pragati Power Corporation to explore and develop solar, energy storage, and emerging clean energy projects.

Business | 16/12/2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey

Shakti Pumps Showcases Sustainable Irrigation Solutions at Kisan Mela 2025

Shakti Pumps (India) showcased its agriculture pumps, solar water pumping systems, and micro-irrigation solutions at Kisan Mela 2025 at PIECC, Pune, reinforcing its focus on empowering the Aatmanirbhar Kisan with efficient and sustainable water management solutions.

Business | 16/12/2025 | By News Bureau