Koraam, powered by Kosol Energie Pvt. Ltd., has secured a 5.8 MW order from Sandip Electronics and Automation (SEA) for the supply of Module Mounting Structures (MMS) for solar water pumping systems across Maharashtra. The order covers the supply of more than 1,200 solar pump structures designed for 3 HP, 5 HP and 7.5 HP…
The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has issued a comprehensive advisory to power distribution utilities across the country, outlining measures to minimise load shedding and improve the reliability of electricity supply during periods of peak demand. The advisory on “Summer Preparedness and Distribution System Reliability Measures” follows observations that much of the load shedding during summer…
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued a clarification on the applicability of the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) List-II for solar PV cells for rooftop solar projects installed on government buildings. The clarification, issued through an Office Memorandum dated July 6, 2026, seeks to address ambiguities following the implementation…
The Department of Expenditure under the Union Ministry of Finance has granted a two-year exemption from public procurement restrictions to four Indian subsidiaries of Chinese electrical equipment manufacturers, allowing them to participate in Central government procurement without registration under the Public Procurement Order. The exemption, effective June 24, 2026, has been granted following a request…
The Ministry of Power has issued a draft notification proposing amendments to India’s Corporate Average Fuel Efficiency (CAFE) norms, introducing a credit-based compliance mechanism for passenger vehicle manufacturers. The draft, published in the Gazette of India, invites objections and suggestions from stakeholders within 14 days. The proposed amendments seek to operationalise provisions that have remained…
Tata Motors Limited has partnered with Welspun Renewable Energy Private Limited (WREPL) to co-develop an 86 MW wind-solar hybrid renewable energy project that will supply clean power to the company’s commercial vehicle manufacturing plants in Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Karnataka. The project will be developed through a co-investment model and a long-term Power Purchase…
NHPC Limited has opened the financial bids for the civil and hydro-mechanical works package to restore the functionality of the undersluices of the Salal Power Station dam in Jammu & Kashmir. Following the technical evaluation, two firms, Hindustan Construction Co. Ltd. (HCC) and Patel Engineering Limited, remain in the race, with HCC emerging as the…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has laid the foundation stone for an interstate transmission project and inaugurated another in Rajasthan to strengthen power evacuation from the state’s renewable energy zones. The two projects, with a combined value of over Rs 4,645 crore, are designed to support the integration of renewable energy into the national grid. The…
The Gujarat government has revised its Right of Way (RoW) compensation policy for power transmission projects, replacing the existing Jantri (circle rate)-based compensation system with one linked to prevailing market values. The revised policy, announced on July 4, 2026, also introduces upfront compensation payments, expands the compensable area for transmission towers, and establishes a new…
The Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (UPERC) has approved electricity tariffs for FY 2026-27 without any increase for the state’s five distribution companies. The Commission said accumulated surpluses would be used to bridge the revenue gap instead of passing additional costs on to consumers. It also increased the state government’s electricity subsidy, retained green energy…