Power Sector News Roundup for October 22, 2025

Author: PPD Team Date: April 2, 2026 CEA mandates smart meters in network areas, updates open access norms The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has amended its Installation and Operation of Meters Regulations, 2006, through a gazette notification dated April 1, 2026, making smart meters mandatory for all consumers in areas with communication network coverage. The amendment takes effect from the date of publication and aligns with timelines set by the Central Government. It requires smart…

Author: PPD Team Date: July 18, 2025 Global: China sees record power load as heatwave grips southern provinces India: India’s solar potential needs revision as installations touch 111 GW Thermal power investments set to double by FY28: CRISIL Delhi raises rooftop solar subsidy to Rs 10,000/kW for households Goa signs PPA with NTPC for supply from Sipat Stage-III plant Half of Ennore’s thermal power data invalid or non-compliant Vanya Steels to invest in waste heat…

Author: PPD Team Date: February 26, 2026 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…

Author: PPD Team Date: September 15, 2025 Global: Global push for ultra-long electricity cables raises opportunities and challenges India: Vikram Solar secures 200 MW module supply order from AB Energia Waaree Energies incorporates three new subsidiaries NLC India signs MoU with KABIL for critical minerals collaboration JSW Energy commissions 317 MW renewable capacity in August ACME Solar ends acquisition agreement for AK Renewable Infra Adani Power signs power supply deal with Bihar for 2,400 MW…