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IEA’s Fatih Birol: Fossil fuel demand to peak as world enters “age of electricity”
Fatih Birol, executive director of the International Energy Agency (IEA), stated that with fossil fuel demand expected to peak within the next five years, the world is approaching a new “age of electricity.” In a recent press release, the Turkish economist highlighted that the surplus in oil and gas supplies could drive significant investments in…
IndiGrid commissions 180 MW/360 MWh BESS project in Gujarat
IndiGrid has commissioned a 180 MW/360 MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project in Gujarat through its special purpose vehicle Gujarat BESS Private Limited. The project, tied up with Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited, was fully commissioned on May 7, 2026, after partial commissioning on March 19, 2026. According to the company, the project is…
Advait Energy secures Rs 51.62 crore DGVCL turnkey contract
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NCLT approves JSW’s acquisition of 3,600 MW KSK Mahanadi project
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Supreme Court affirms state regulators’ role in setting power tariffs
The Supreme Court has ruled that electricity tariffs under the Electricity Act, 2003 must be fixed by the relevant State Electricity Regulatory Commission, not through private arrangements between distribution companies and project developers. The judgment concludes a prolonged dispute between Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL) and several wind energy firms over tariffs in their…
