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India restricts solar output to manage grid congestion and low demand
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has confirmed that solar generation is being curtailed during periods of low demand to maintain grid stability and ease transmission congestion. The ministry told Reuters that output cuts have been caused by some plants starting operations earlier than scheduled, while transmission projects faced delays. The practice, known as curtailment, has added to challenges for renewable developers already struggling with weak demand and limited supply contracts. According to…
CEA notifies BESS safety rules, effective April 2027
The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has notified mandatory safety requirements for battery energy storage systems (BESS) through an amendment to the CEA (Measures relating to Safety and Electric Supply) Regulations, 2023. The amendment was published in the Gazette of India on March 30, 2026, and will take effect on April 1, 2027. Scope and technical design requirements Titled the CEA (Measures relating to Safety and Electric Supply) Amendment Regulations, 2026, the amendment introduces a new…
Cricket stars Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma invest in solar firm TRUZON
T20 World Cup-winning captain Suryakumar Yadav and cricketer Tilak Varma have taken strategic stakes in TRUZON Solar, a Hyderabad-based solar solutions provider operating under Suntek Energy Systems Pvt. Ltd. The company said the investment adds to its existing group of high-profile backers, which includes Sachin Tendulkar. The investment reflects growing private investor interest in India’s renewable energy sector as the country expands clean power capacity. Charugundla Bhavani Suresh, founder and managing director of TRUZON Solar,…
Haryana approves Rs 402.41 crore solar micro-irrigation projects
The Haryana State Level Sanctioning Committee (SLSC) has approved four Community-Based Solar-Powered Integrated Micro-Irrigation Projects with a total investment of Rs 402.41 crore. The projects will cover 61 canal outlets across 20 blocks in Bhiwani, Jhajjar, Kurukshetra, and Mahendragarh districts and are scheduled for completion between 2026–27 and 2028–29. The projects are expected to bring 11,040 hectares of culturable command area under advanced micro-irrigation, benefiting 8,926 farmers across 94 villages. Approval was granted by Chief…
NCT clears Rs 839.55 crore transmission scheme for Sunni and Luhri HEPs
The National Committee on Transmission (NCT) has recommended implementation of the transmission system for evacuation of power from Sunni Dam Hydroelectric Project (HEP) (382 MW) and Luhri Stage-I HEP (210 MW) through the tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB) route. REC Power Development and Consultancy Limited (RECPDCL) has been designated as bid process coordinator (BPC). The scheme is estimated at Rs 839.55 crore, with an implementation timeline aligned to October 15, 2029, matching the synchronisation of the…
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Vedanta’s Talwandi Sabo Power settles EPC disputes with SEPCO
Vedanta Limited has announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Talwandi Sabo Power Limited (TSPL), has resolved long-standing disputes with SEPCO Electric Power Construction Corporation through a settlement agreement. The agreement was signed on 11 September 2025 and provides for full and final closure of all claims and counterclaims between the two parties. It also covers the withdrawal of ongoing arbitration proceedings related to engineering, procurement, and construction contracts for the 3×660 MW thermal power project. TSPL…
