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    Power Sector News Roundup for March 10, 2026

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    ACME Solar commissions 4 MW wind capacity in Gujarat ACME Solar Holdings Limited stated that its subsidiary, ACME Eco Clean Energy Private Limited, has received certification for commissioning 4 MW of a wind power project in Gujarat. The Gujarat Energy Development Agency (GEDA) issued the certificate on March 9, 2026. The capacity is located in Garambhadi village in Sayla Taluka of Surendranagar district and forms part of a 100 MW wind project being developed by…

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    Power Sector News Roundup for March 9, 2026

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    KPI Green subsidiary signs BESPA with GUVNL for 445 MW BESS projects KPI Green Energy Limited announced that its subsidiary, Sun Drops Energia Limited, has signed a Battery Energy Storage Purchase Agreement (BESPA) with Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL) for standalone battery energy storage system (BESS) projects. The agreement covers projects with an aggregate capacity of 445 MW / 890 MWh across multiple locations in Gujarat. The projects were awarded through a tariff-based competitive…

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    Power Sector News Roundup for March 6, 2026

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    ACME commissions second phase of BESS project in Rajasthan ACME Solar Holdings Limited (ASHL), through its wholly owned subsidiary ACME Suryodaya Private Limited, has commissioned the second phase of its Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project in Rajasthan. The newly commissioned segment adds 38 MW / 82 MWh of storage capacity at the project site in the Jaisalmer district. The project is part of a larger 285 MW / 600 MWh BESS facility located in…

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    Power Sector News Roundup for March 3, 2026

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    ACME arm signs 450 MW FDRE PPAs with SJVN ACME Greentech Seventh Private Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of ACME Solar Holdings Limited, has signed two Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) with SJVN Limited for a total capacity of 450 MW under a Firm and Dispatchable Renewable Energy (FDRE) project. The agreements cover contract capacities of 300 MW and 150 MW, following the company’s earlier disclosure dated November 11, 2025. Power will be supplied at a…

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    Power Sector News Roundup for March 2, 2026

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    CIL builds 175.5 MT coal buffer ahead of summer 2026 Coal India Limited (CIL) has built a three-layer coal reserve of about 175.5 million tonnes (MT) as electricity demand rises ahead of summer 2026. As of February 26, 2026, pithead stocks stood at 115 MT, while power plants held around 55 MT as of February 25, with 5.5 MT in transit, taking total readily accessible coal to approximately 175.5 MT. Exposed in-situ reserves at mines…

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    Power Sector News Roundup for February 27, 2026

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    ZFI and Waaree sign EAAS deal for 2.5 MW electrolyzer, plan 50 MW expansion Zero Footprint Industries Ltd (ZFI) and Waaree Clean Energy Solutions Private Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Waaree Energies Limited, have signed an Electrolyzer as a Service (EAAS) agreement for a 2.5 MW alkaline electrolyzer system and a memorandum of understanding for an additional 50 MW capacity. The agreements were announced on February 23, 2026 for projects in Uttar Pradesh and…

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    Power Sector News Roundup for February 26, 2026

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    MoP extends deadline for comments on draft National Electricity Policy 2026 The Ministry of Power (MoP) has extended the deadline for submission of comments and suggestions on the draft National Electricity Policy, 2026 by one month to March 19, 2026. The draft policy was circulated on January 20, 2026 with an initial thirty day deadline ending February 19, 2026. In an office memorandum dated February 25, 2026, MoP stated that the competent authority approved the…

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    Power Sector News Roundup for February 25, 2026

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    Bajaj Electricals appoints Rahul Pundir as Chief Supply Chain Officer Bajaj Electricals Limited has appointed Rahul Pundir as Chief Supply Chain Officer, effective March 2, 2026. After joining, he will be designated as Senior Management Personnel at the company’s next Board Meeting. The company disclosed the appointment to stock exchanges on February 24, 2026. Rahul Pundir brings more than 24 years of global experience in supply chain leadership and will manage end-to-end supply chain operations….

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    Power Sector News Roundup for February 24, 2026

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    Vikram Solar signs Rs 2,000 crore domestic cell supply deal Vikram Solar Limited has signed a domestic solar cell procurement agreement with Jupiter International Limited to source 2 GW of crystalline solar cells valued at about Rs 2,000 crore. The agreement was executed on February 20, 2026. The contract covers the supply of high-efficiency Tunnel Oxide Passivated Contact (TopCon) Solar Cells and high-efficiency mono Passivated Emitter and Rear Cell (PERC) Solar Cells. The solar cells…

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    Power Sector News Roundup for February 23, 2026

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    CEA panel finds 55% MTL flexible operation does not damage thermal units A committee constituted by the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) found that operating thermal power plants at 55% minimum technical load (MTL) with conservative ramping rates does not result in significant damage to generating units. The report, based on meetings held between July and October 2025, noted NTPC’s reluctance to participate in mandated pilot projects for two-shift operation, delaying development of a compensation framework….