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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

LNK Energy Launches with INR 10,000 Crore Investment Plan, Announces 6 GW Integrated Solar Manufacturing Project in Maharashtra

LNK Energy has launched as an integrated clean energy platform with a INR 10,000 crore investment plan and its first project a 6 GW solar cell, module, ingot and wafer manufacturing facility in Maharashtra.

Business | 19/01/2026 | By News Bureau

Bioenergy to Play Pivotal Role in Decarbonising MSMEs: MoS MNRE and Power Shripad Yesso Naik

Bioenergy has moved from the fringes to a strategic pillar of India’s clean energy transition, with a critical role in decarbonising industrial process heat in the MSME sector, said Union Minister of State for New and Renewable Energy and Power, Shripad Yesso Naik, at a national workshop in New Delhi.

Renewable energy / Biomass | 19/01/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

AM Green Begins Construction of its 1.5 MTPA Green Ammonia Complex in Kakinada, AP

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan have inaugurated AM Green’s 1.5 MTPA Green Ammonia and Green Hydrogen Complex at Kakinada, with the erection of the project’s first major equipment marking the start of construction.

Renewable energy / Hydrogen / Fuel Cells | 19/01/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

CG Bags INR 900 Cr Power Transformers Supply Order from Tallgrass for Data Center Project in US

CG Power and Industrial Solutions has secured an INR 900 crore order from Tallgrass Integrated Logistics Solutions to supply power transformers for a large-scale hyperscale data center project in the US.

Smart Grid / T&D | 19/01/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

ACME Solar Operationalises Additional 12 MW Wind Power Project in Gujarat

ACME Solar Holdings has commissioned an additional 12 MW at its Surendranagar wind project in Gujarat, taking the operational capacity to 68 MW as part of the phased development of the 100 MW project.

Renewable energy / Wind Power | 19/01/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

Punjab Discom Invites Bids for 500 MW/1,000 MWh Standalone BESS

Punjab State Power Corporation (PSPCL) has issued a tender to develop 500 MW/1,000 MWh of standalone battery energy storage systems (BESS) in Punjab under the BOO model. Bid submission ends on February 13, 2026.

Energy Storage | 17/01/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

Lauritz Knudsen Showcases Smart Energy Solutions at Bharat Renewable Expo 2026 as India Shifts Focus to Renewable Asset Performance

Lauritz Knudsen is showcasing smart electrification and digital energy solutions at Bharat Renewable Expo 2026, highlighting the growing focus on reliability, grid readiness and long-term performance in India’s renewable sector.

Business | 17/01/2026 | By News Bureau

Ddev Plastiks Forays into BESS Manufacturing with 5 GWh Plant to be Commissioned by August 2026

Ddev Plastiks Industries has announced its entry into the battery energy storage systems (BESS) space, unveiling plans to set up a 5 GWh manufacturing facility with in-house R&D to serve utility-scale, C&I and residential markets. Being developed with an initial capital of INR 150-200 crore, the plant is scheduled to be commissioned in August 2026.

Energy Storage | 17/01/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

Roofsol Energy Signs PPA with Ganesh Consumer Products for 2.55 MWp OPEX Solar Projects

Roofsol Energy has signed a PPA with Ganesh Consumer Products to develop a 2.55 MWp OPEX solar project across Howrah and Islampur in West Bengal, Agra in Uttar Pradesh, and Hyderabad in Telangana.

Renewable energy / Solar PV | 17/01/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

IREDA Arm IGGEFIL Sanctions Its First International Green Energy Loan

Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency’s subsidiary IREDA Global Green Energy Finance IFSC Ltd. has sanctioned its first overseas loan of USD 22.5 million to Swarna Solar for a 100 MW solar PV project in Zambia.

Business | 17/01/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey