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The Ministry of Power has notified the Electricity (Transmission System Planning, Development and Recovery of Inter-State Transmission Charges) Amendment Rules, 2025, introducing a key change to the rules first issued in 2021. The amendment inserts a new proviso in Rule 3(5), allowing the Central Government to delegate its powers to the National Committee on Transmission…
PFC Consulting invites bids for transmission project in J&K
PFC Consulting Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Power Finance Corporation Limited, has invited bids for a transmission project “Execution of System Strengthening/Upgradation Works and Intra-State Transmission System projects by Creation/Augmentation of Grid Stations and Laying of Transmission Lines in the state of J&K.” The last date for seeking clarifications is 15 January 2025, while…
BII commits $95 million to climate action in South-East Asia
British International Investment (BII) has pledged $95 million to support climate action in South-East Asia, including a $70 million top-up commitment to the SUSI Asia Energy Transition Fund (SAETF) and a co-investment commitment to Sustainable Asia Renewable Assets (SARA). SARA, a joint initiative between BII, FMO, and SUSI under SAETF, aims to develop a 500…
CERC releases amendments to cross-border electricity trade regulations
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has released the draft CERC (Cross Border Trade of Electricity) (Second Amendment) Regulations, 2024, under the Electricity Act, 2003. The draft introduces updates to the 2019 regulations, replacing “long-term access” with general network access (GNA) and adding temporary GNA for short-term access. Key terms like “cross border transmission link”…
MNRE clarifies ALMM rules for solar cell tenders and BESS-linked projects
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued two updates clarifying the implementation of the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) for solar photovoltaic (PV) projects, with new guidance on tender compliance timelines and the treatment of battery storage-linked solar plants under the framework. On 28 July 2025, MNRE amended its earlier…
SECI crosses 60 GW in renewable power sale agreements
Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI) has signed over 60 GW of Power Sale Agreements (PSAs) for renewable energy. The PSAs cover a mix of solar, wind, and hybrid projects. SECI acts as an intermediary, ensuring long-term power offtake and offering payment security to developers and investors. Shri Santosh Kumar Sarangi, CMD of SECI,…
