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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

Roofsol Energy Signs PPA with Nagarjuna Cement for 10.2 MWp Rooftop Solar Projects

Roofsol Energy has signed a 25-year PPA with Nagarjuna Cement for 10.2 MWp rooftop solar projects across the latter’s integrated cement manufacturing and grinding plants in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, strengthening its C&I clean energy portfolio.

Renewable energy / Solar PV | 14/01/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

RECPDCL Hands Over 2 ISTS Project SPVs in Maharashtra to Ceigall India and Tata Power

REC Power Development and Consultancy has transferred two Maharashtra intra-state transmission SPVs to Ceigall India and Tata Power under the TBCB route, advancing critical grid infrastructure projects on a BOOT basis.

Smart Grid / T&D | 14/01/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

Rajasthan Energy Department Signs MoU with Prayas to Strengthen Grid and Transmission Planning

Rajasthan has partnered with Pune-based Prayas (Energy Group) through a new MoU to strengthen grid management, SLDC capabilities and policy planning as renewable energy penetration in the state crosses 42 GW.

Business | 14/01/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

BillionE Mobility Secures USD 25 Million to Expand Electric Trucks

BillionE Mobility raises USDD 25 million in equity and debt to scale electric trucking across India’s industrial corridors, deploying over 500 EV trucks in FY26-27 and supporting commercial fleet decarbonization.

Business | 14/01/2026 | By EI News Network

L&T Secures Contract from Torrent Energy Storage Solutions for 3,000 MW PSP Project in Maharashtra

L&T’s Heavy Civil Infrastructure arm has bagged an INR 2,500–5,000 crore contract from Torrent Energy Storage Solutions to build the 3,000 MW Saidongar-1 pumped storage project in Maharashtra.

Energy Storage | 14/01/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

BatteryPool Raises INR 8?Cr to Scale Pay-As-You-Go EV Battery Fleet

BatteryPool, an Indian EV startup, secures INR 8 Cr Pre-Series A funding led by IPV, managing over 2,000 batteries across six cities and planning tenfold fleet expansion nationwide.

Business | 14/01/2026 | By EI News Network

Researchers Develop Acid-Free Technology to Recover 97 Percent Silver from End-of-Life Solar Panels

Researchers developed an acid-free solar panel recycling method recovering 97 percent silver, enabling sustainable photovoltaic waste management and circular economy growth.

Power R&D | 14/01/2026 | By EI News Network

Indofast Energy, Mumbai Metro Partner to Install 23 Battery-Swapping Stations Along Aqua Line 3 Corridor

Indofast Energy partners with Mumbai Metro to deploy 23 battery-swapping stations, enabling seamless EV last-mile connectivity along Aqua Line 3 corridor.

Business | 13/01/2026 | By EI News Network

BEE Sets February 28 Deadline for Solar Inverter Registration Continuation Under Mandatory Labelling

The Bureau of Energy Efficiency has notified solar inverter manufacturers that continuation of BEE registration under the mandatory labelling regime from January 1, 2026, will require fresh submissions by February 28, 2026, failing which existing models will be deactivated.

Policies & Regulations | 13/01/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

Vikram Solar Appoints Biresh Ranjan Das as Senior Vice President – Human Resources

Vikram Solar has appointed Biresh Ranjan Das as Senior Vice President – Human Resources to strengthen its people and leadership capabilities as the company scales operations and expands its global footprint.

Business | 13/01/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey