The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has granted partial relief to Waaree Forever Energies Private Limited in relation to its 700 MW solar power project in Maharashtra, while criticising the Central Transmission Utility of India Limited (CTUIL) for delays in processing connectivity approvals and creating what it described as “false expectation” for the developer. Project…
The Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (APERC) has issued clarifications on the transfer of connectivity to the state transmission system, guiding how Andhra Pradesh Transmission Corporation Limited (APTRANSCO) should process such requests, particularly for renewable energy projects. The clarifications were issued following queries from APTRANSCO regarding the transfer of connectivity rights between projects and the…
India curtailed 2.1 TWh of renewable electricity during FY 2025-26 as coal-fired power plants reached their minimum technical operating levels during periods of high solar generation, according to a new analysis by Ember. The curtailed energy represents an estimated Rs 629 crore in foregone revenue and highlights growing challenges in integrating rising volumes of renewable…
Haridwar’s power network is set for a major upgrade after the Uttarakhand Electricity Regulatory Commission (UERC) approved a Rs 31.54 crore project to strengthen electricity supply in the city ahead of Kumbh Mela 2027. The project will upgrade two key 132 kV transmission lines feeding Haridwar by replacing ageing conductors that have been in service…
Siemens Energy has secured a contract from German transmission system operator 50Hertz to deliver a 2 GW grid connection system for offshore wind farms in the North Sea. The project, known as North Sea Connector 2, marks the first time Siemens Energy will build an offshore converter platform in partnership with a German shipyard. The…
Waaree Renewable Technologies Limited (WRTL), a subsidiary of Waaree Energies Limited, has received a scope enhancement worth Rs 30.91 crore under an existing Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contract for a 980 MWp / 700 MWac solar power plant. The latest revision takes the total contract value to Rs 1,044.69 crore, inclusive of taxes. The…
The Uttarakhand Electricity Regulatory Commission (UERC) has released the draft UERC (Ancillary Services) Regulations, 2026, proposing a framework for maintaining grid stability and managing sudden changes in electricity demand and supply across the state. The proposed regulations introduce ancillary services, which are support services used by power system operators to maintain grid frequency, voltage and…
Rajesh Power Services Limited (RPSL) has secured an order worth Rs 211.68 crore, including taxes, from Odisha Power Transmission Corporation Limited (OPTCL), a Government of Odisha undertaking. The contract marks the company’s entry into Odisha and is among the largest transmission segment orders secured by the company. Project scope The contract covers the design, engineering,…
Navitas Solar has announced plans to invest around Rs 1,500 crore to establish a 3.6 GW solar cell manufacturing facility and a pilot wafer-and-ingot production line at its Ankleshwar campus in Gujarat. The project marks the company’s entry into solar cell manufacturing and expands its presence across the solar value chain. The expansion will be…
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has launched the WT-MARUT (Wind Turbine Materials and Resources Utility Tracker) portal, a dedicated platform for wind turbine supply chain management aimed at improving transparency and strengthening domestic sourcing in the wind energy sector. Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi launched the portal during…