The Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC) has released a draft explanatory memorandum and draft fifth amendment regulations to the GERC (Terms and Conditions for Green Energy Open Access) Regulations, 2024, proposing extension of the existing banking charge of Rs 1.50 per unit until August 31, 2026, or until revised charges are notified separately. The Principal…
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has constituted an Expert Committee to examine requests from net-metering and open access solar power projects seeking commissioning extensions beyond May 31, 2026, along with exemptions from the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) List-II requirement for solar photovoltaic (PV) cells. The move follows MNRE’s Office…
The Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (APTEL) has set aside the Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission’s (MERC) order dated March 6, 2026, which had adopted a tariff of Rs 1,65,998 per MW per month for a 2,000 MW / 4,000 MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project. The Tribunal also quashed the entire competitive bidding process initiated…
The Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation Limited (KPTCL) has initiated the transition from conventional mineral oil to biodegradable natural ester oil in its high-voltage transformer network. According to KPTCL, the move is intended to improve grid safety, reduce environmental risks, and enhance the operational life of critical transmission infrastructure. Natural ester oil is considered an environment-friendly…
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved a two-year scheme aimed at reducing air pollution in the Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR) through replacement of older trucks and buses with cleaner vehicles. The scheme has a total financial outlay of Rs 9,585 crore, including Rs 5,041 crore from the Central Government and…
Indian solar manufacturers strengthened their position in the Global Solar PV Module Manufacturer Ranking 2026 published by Wood Mackenzie, reflecting growing momentum for non-Chinese manufacturers amid shifts in global supply chains and localization policies. Chinese companies continued to dominate the top positions, occupying nine of the twelve places within the global top ten rankings. LONGi…
MKC Green Energy Limited has secured a Letter of Award (LoA) for the development of a 125 MW / 500 MWh standalone Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project in Uttar Pradesh. The grid-scale energy storage project will be connected to the Uttar Pradesh State Transmission Utility (UP-STU) grid and has received Viability Gap Funding (VGF)…
A research team at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati has developed a hybrid perovskite semiconductor technology for high-efficiency solar cells and resistive-switching memory devices, with potential applications in energy conversion and neuromorphic computing. The research, led by Prof. Parameswar K. Iyer, focuses on improving the performance and stability of perovskite-based semiconductor materials. Perovskites…
Maruti Suzuki India Limited has announced plans to invest Rs 925 crore by FY 2030–31 in green energy initiatives, including biogas projects and solar power expansion, as part of efforts to reduce dependence on fossil fuels. The company stated that the planned investments will support expansion of renewable energy use across its manufacturing operations. Biogas…
Hindustan Construction Company Ltd. (HCC) has secured a Rs 127 crore contract from Wangchhu Hydroelectric Power Limited (WHPL), Bhutan, for construction works associated with the Wangchhu Hydroelectric Project. The scope of work includes the construction of diversion tunnels, hydromechanical gates, and cofferdams. The contract is scheduled for completion within nine months. According to the company,…