Power Sector News Roundup for October 14, 2025

India: MNRE proposes higher efficiency norms for ALMM solar modules The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has issued a draft plan to raise minimum efficiency levels for solar PV modules listed under the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers. The proposal introduces phased standards from January 1, 2027 and tighter levels from January 1,…

India ACME Solar signs PPA with SECI for 200 MW solar ESS project ACME Solar’s subsidiary has signed a 200 MW solar and storage PPA with SECI at a tariff of Rs 3.42 per kWh. The PPA will run for 25 years and aims to supply power during solar and peak hours. It completes ACME’s…

India’s peak power demand hits record 260.5 GW amid summer surge India’s peak power demand reached a record 260.5 GW on May 20, 2026, surpassing the previous high of 257.4 GW recorded a day earlier. The highest demand of 260,297 MW was recorded at 3:46 PM and was fully met without shortages. Solar generation peaked…