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CEA issues draft SOP for mandatory third-party fire safety audits of BESS
By December 15, 2025December 15, 2025

The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has released a draft Standard Operating Procedure for mandatory and independent third-party fire safety audits of Battery Energy Storage Systems. Comments from stakeholders and the public are open until 11 January 2026. The draft Standard Operating Procedure has been prepared under the proposed CEA Measures relating to Safety and Electric Supply First Amendment Regulations 2025. It sets out a structured process for assessing fire safety in Battery Energy Storage Systems…

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PFC forms SPV for 400/220/132 kV AIS Latur transmission project
By December 12, 2025December 12, 2025

Power Finance Corporation (PFC) has set up a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) through its subsidiary, PFC Consulting Limited. In its 11 December filing, PFC said the SPV, Latur Rez Transmission Limited, will carry out surveys, land acquisition and other preparatory tasks for the 400/220/132 kV AIS Latur system. The SPV will be transferred to the winning bidder after the international competitive bidding process. PFC Consulting Limited issued the request for proposals on 4 November 2025…

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Pankaj Joshi appointed Chairperson of GERC
By December 12, 2025December 12, 2025

Former Chief Secretary of Gujarat, Pankaj Joshi, has been appointed Chairperson of the Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC). The state government has also named Jatin Natvarlal Thakkar and Navinchandra Shah as Members of the Commission. The appointments follow recommendations made by a Selection Committee formed earlier this year to shortlist candidates for the posts. An official notification said Joshi will take charge from the date he assumes office. He will lead the Commission responsible for…

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MSEDCL awards solar pump orders to Shakti Pumps, Oswal Pumps, GK Energy
By December 12, 2025December 12, 2025

The Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) has issued new orders for off-grid solar pumps under the Magel Tyala Saur Krushi Pump Yojana, which operates under the PM KUSUM B scheme. The awards cover systems to be deployed across Maharashtra to support agricultural irrigation. Shakti Pumps said it has received a Letter of Empanelment for 16,025 off-grid solar pumps in 3 HP, 5 HP and 7.5 HP capacities. The company will design, manufacture, supply…

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CTUIL issues draft procedure for changing declared renewable energy source
By December 12, 2025December 12, 2025

The Central Transmission Utility of India Limited (CTUIL) has issued a draft procedure that sets out the conditions for power projects to change their declared renewable energy source after receiving grid connectivity approval. CTUIL has asked stakeholders to submit comments by 27 December 2025. CTUIL released the Draft Detailed Procedure for Approval of Change in Renewable Energy Source(s) for Projects with Granted Connectivity on 11 December 2025. The document has been framed under the Central…

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RECPDCL invites bids for three intra-state transmission projects in Maharashtra
By December 11, 2025December 10, 2025

REC Power Development and Consultancy Limited has issued three Requests for Proposal to select Transmission Service Providers for new intra-state transmission projects in Thane, Raigad and Dhule. The projects will support rising electricity demand from data centres, industrial users and renewable energy development across Maharashtra. Each project will be awarded through tariff-based competitive bidding on a Build, Own, Operate and Transfer basis for 35 years. The first project is a 400/220 kV Gas Insulated Substation…

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Torrent Power signs LNG supply agreement with JERA for gas-based generation
By December 11, 2025December 10, 2025

Torrent Power Limited has signed a long-term Sale and Purchase Agreement with JERA Company Incorporated of Japan for the supply of up to 0.27 million metric tonnes per annum of liquefied natural gas. The agreement will run for ten years starting in 2027. Torrent Power said the LNG will support two key activities within the group. The supply will fuel the company’s 2,730 MW gas-based generation portfolio, which is used for meeting rising demand, managing…

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Sterling and Wilson sets up a new subsidiary in Romania
By December 11, 2025December 10, 2025

Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy Limited has formed a new step-down subsidiary in Romania as part of its international project development strategy. The company said its Dubai-based subsidiary, Sterling and Wilson International Solar FZCO, incorporated Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy S.R.L on 08 December 2025. The company stated that the Romanian subsidiary will focus on the construction of utility projects for electricity. It has an authorised and subscribed capital of 100 Romanian Leu and was…

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Waaree Energies forms new subsidiary for IPP project development
By December 11, 2025December 10, 2025

Waaree Energies Limited has set up a new wholly owned step-down subsidiary to support its Independent Power Producer strategy. The company confirmed the incorporation of Solaris Horizon Energy Private Limited on 10 December 2025 through Waaree Forever Energies Private Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary. The company said in its filing that Solaris Horizon Energy Private Limited has been created as an Independent Power Producer. The subsidiary will be used to facilitate and hold identified power…

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ACME Solar appoints new EPC president
By December 11, 2025December 10, 2025

ACME Solar Holdings Limited has appointed Mr KR Thiyagarajan as President of its EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) division and designated him as a Senior Management Personnel. ACME Solar said the Board of Directors approved the appointment after a recommendation from the Nomination and Remuneration Committee. He will report to the Chief Executive Officer. The company also changed the reporting structure for Harjinder Kamboj, who previously served as Vice President of Quality and as a…

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