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ACME Solar commissions BESS capacity in Rajasthan
By April 7, 2026April 7, 2026

ACME Solar Holdings Limited has commissioned the fifth phase of two Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects in Rajasthan through its wholly owned subsidiaries, adding a combined 109.334 MW of storage capacity. Both phases have achieved commercial operation date (COD) on April 8, 2026, according to regulatory filings dated April 6, 2026. At the Phalodi–Jodhpur project in Village Badi Sid, Tehsil Bap, spanning Phalodi and Jodhpur districts, ACME Sun Power Private Limited has added 33.334…

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DPIL secures Rs 163 crore cable orders from Adani group
By April 7, 2026April 7, 2026

Diamond Power Infrastructure Limited (DPIL) has received letters of intent (LOIs) from three Adani Group companies for the supply of power and control cables, with the combined contract value exceeding Rs 163 crore. The company disclosed these orders to regulators on April 6, 2026. The largest order, valued at approximately Rs 100.54 crore, has been awarded by Adani Electricity Mumbai Limited. It covers the supply of assorted sizes of high-tension (HT) cables, with execution scheduled…

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Resonia commissions 765 kV Fatehgarh–Beawar transmission corridor
By April 6, 2026April 6, 2026

Resonia has commissioned the 765 kV double-circuit Fatehgarh–Beawar transmission corridor, spanning approximately 700 circuit kilometres, along with associated bays and the 765/400 kV Beawar Substation. The project is designed to enable high-capacity evacuation of renewable energy from generation-rich regions to the grid. The Beawar substation is configured as an extra-high voltage node with substantial transformation and reactive power management capacity. It includes two banks of inter-connecting transformers rated at 3×500 MVA each, with one common…

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IEX records highest ever annual electricity trade at 141 BU in FY’26
By April 6, 2026April 6, 2026

Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) reported its highest ever annual traded electricity volume of 141 billion units (BU) for the fiscal year 2025–2026, marking a 17% increase over the previous year. The growth was supported by improved supply liquidity and lower power prices on the exchange. In a media release issued April 6, 2026, IEX stated that India’s power demand rose by 1.1% year on year during the fiscal year. Increased generation from wind, hydro, and…

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JSW, Torrent Power get EAC nod for 1,600 MW coal plants in West Bengal, MP
By April 6, 2026April 6, 2026

The Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) for Thermal Projects has recommended environmental clearance for two coal-based ultra-supercritical power projects of 1,600 MW each at its 40th meeting. The proposals, submitted by JSW Thermal Energy Limited and Torrent Power Limited, each comprise two units of 800 MW and adopt similar configurations, including domestic coal sourcing under the SHAKTI (Scheme for Harnessing and Allocating Koyala Transparently in India) policy, rail-based fuel transport, and zero liquid discharge systems. JSW…

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Resonia wins Hampapura transmission project in Karnataka
By April 6, 2026April 6, 2026

Resonia Ltd has received the letter of intent (LoI) to develop the Hampapura intrastate transmission system (InSTS) scheme in Mandya district, Karnataka, under the tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB) framework. The project involves setting up a 400 kV substation along with associated transmission lines. The bid process coordinator, REC Power Development & Consultancy Ltd (RECPDCL), issued the LoI for the scheme titled “Establishing 400 kV substation at Hampapura along with associated transmission lines (Mandya District).” The…

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Vikran Engineering wins Rs 530.8 crore MSEDCL distribution contracts
By April 6, 2026April 6, 2026

Vikran Engineering Limited has secured two Letters of Award totalling Rs 530.80 crore (excluding GST) from the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL). The contracts, supported by the Asian Development Bank (ADB), focus on strengthening power distribution infrastructure in the Nashik and Kolhapur zones of Maharashtra. The orders were awarded through a national competitive bidding process under the ADB-backed Power Distribution Enhancement Program. The Nashik Zone contract is valued at Rs 235.63 crore (about…

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EAC backs 2,400 MW Adani Power project in Bihar
By April 3, 2026April 3, 2026

The Expert Appraisal Committee for Thermal Projects has recommended environmental clearance for Adani Power Limited’s 2,400 MW coal-based ultra super critical project in Bhagalpur district, Bihar. The project will be developed at Pirpainti block across seven villages, Simatpur, Mariakol, Mundwa urf Tundwa, Sundarpur, Mayanagar, Pirpainti and Raipur, over 479 hectares allotted by the Bihar State Power Generation Company Limited. It will comprise three units of 800 MW each using ultra supercritical technology, with an estimated…

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MNRE issues draft firmware norms for solar dataloggers under PM Surya Ghar
By April 3, 2026April 3, 2026

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has released draft guidelines for firmware development of solar dataloggers, aiming to standardise device configuration and remote communication under the PM Surya Ghar rooftop solar programme. The proposed framework defines technical requirements for both local configuration and remote communication across rooftop solar equipment, including inverters, energy meters, and monitoring systems. The draft is structured around three objectives: enabling interoperability between devices from different manufacturers, ensuring data integrity…

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Enviro Infra Engineers wins Rs 1,481 crore orders, enters BESS EPC
By April 3, 2026April 3, 2026

Enviro Infra Engineers Limited (EIEL) secured five projects worth a total of Rs 1,481 crore in March 2026, with most of the value coming from its first contracts in the battery energy storage system (BESS) segment. The company disclosed the orders on April 2, 2026. Contracts from NTPC Limited account for Rs 1,070 crore of the total, covering engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) of 930 MWh of battery storage capacity across multiple projects. These awards…

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