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India’s power demand rises in December 2025; wind dips, solar jumps: Grid-India
By January 27, 2026January 27, 2026

India’s electricity demand increased year on year in December 2025, while generation trends diverged across renewable sources, according to the Operational Performance Report for December 2025 released by the Grid Controller of India Limited, National Load Despatch Centre. At the national level, the evening peak demand met at 20:00 hrs reached 208,041 MW, up from 191,554 MW in December 2024. This reflects a year-on-year increase of about 8.6%. The daily maximum demand during the month…

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Features | Analysis

India’s installed power capacity crosses 513 GW by end-2025
By January 20, 2026January 20, 2026

India’s installed electricity generation capacity crossed 513 GW by the end of 2025, with renewable sources, including large hydro, accounting for nearly half the total, according to the latest Central Electricity Authority (CEA) report. The country’s total capacity stood at 513,729.69 MW, or about 513.7 GW, as of December 31, 2025. Thermal power, predominantly coal, remains the backbone of the generation fleet, contributing 246.94 GW. Renewable energy sources, when including large hydroelectric projects, together formed…

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Regulatory Updates

APTEL hearing on CERC market coupling order records key statements
By January 7, 2026January 7, 2026

A hearing before the Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (APTEL) on January 6, regarding the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission’s (CERC) controversial power market order, saw important submissions from the tribunal and the regulator’s legal counsel. The CERC’s lawyer informed APTEL that the commission is prepared to take instructions from the tribunal on the possible withdrawal of its order dated July 23, 2025. The order relates to market coupling in power exchanges and had earlier led to…

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India | News | Renewable Energy

Senvion India 4.2M160 wind turbine added to ALMM (Wind) list
By January 7, 2026January 7, 2026

Senvion India’s 4.2M160 wind turbine model has been included in the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE)’s Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) Wind. The list was issued on 30th December 2025. The MNRE’s ALMM Wind framework, earlier called the Revised List of Models and Manufacturers (RLMM), is intended to standardize model qualification and improve quality assurance in India’s wind sector. Recent changes to the framework also aim to promote higher levels of…

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Adani Green Energy forms three new renewable energy subsidiaries
By January 7, 2026January 7, 2026

Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL) has informed the stock exchanges about the incorporation of three new step-down subsidiary companies through its wholly owned subsidiary Adani Renewable Energy Holding Eleven Limited (AREH11L). Adani Renewable Energy Holding Eleven Limited (AREH11L), a wholly owned subsidiary of Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL), has incorporated three new wholly owned companies focused on renewable power generation and development. These entities are Adani Ecogen Seven Limited (AE7L), incorporated on 02 January 2026,…

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India | News | T&D

RFP issued for WR ER inter regional transmission expansion projects
By January 7, 2026January 7, 2026

REC Power Development and Consultancy Limited (RECPDCL) has invited Requests for Proposal (RFP) to select Transmission Service Providers for two components of the Western Region Eastern Region (WR ER) Inter Regional Network Expansion Scheme. The Ministry of Power (MoP), through a Gazette Notification dated September 18, 2025, appointed RECPDCL as the Bid Process Coordinator for both projects. In November 2025, RECPDCL created two special purpose entities, WR ER Part A Power Transmission Limited and WR…

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India | Finance | News

Juniper Green secures Rs 20.39 billion debt funding for new projects
By January 7, 2026January 7, 2026

Juniper Green Energy Limited has secured debt financing of Rs 20.39 billion from a consortium of domestic and international lenders to support its upcoming renewable energy projects and developments through its subsidiaries. The financing package includes support from the National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development (NaBFID), which has sanctioned Rs 5.66 billion for the under-construction 90 MW Juniper Green Kite wind power project in Gujarat. HSBC Holdings plc (HSBC) has provided Rs 4.08 billion…

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Policy & Programmes | India | News

Draft rules propose clearer norms for captive power plants
By January 5, 2026January 5, 2026

The Ministry of Power (MoP) has issued draft amendments to the Electricity Rules, 2005, proposing changes to regulations governing Captive Generating Plants (CGPs) to clarify ownership criteria, introduce greater operational flexibility, support industrial electricity costs, and strengthen grid stability. Through a letter dated January 2, 2026, the Ministry has invited feedback on proposed revisions to Rule 3, which defines the conditions for CGP qualification, and circulated the draft notification and explanatory note to central and…

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Mufin Green Finance raises Rs 900 million through listed NCD issuance
By December 9, 2025December 9, 2025

Mufin Green Finance Limited has raised Rs 900 million through a private placement of secured, rated and listed non convertible debentures. The proceeds will support the company’s rooftop and commercial solar installations, electric mobility initiatives and health insurance premium financing. The company issued 9,000 non convertible debentures priced at Rs 0.1 million each. The instruments carry an 11.75 per cent coupon paid semi annually and have a tenure of 4 years, 11 months and 23…

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AMPIN secures investment from FMO for renewable project expansion
By December 9, 2025December 9, 2025

AMPIN Energy Transition Private Limited has received a 50 million dollar investment from FMO, the Dutch entrepreneurial development bank that invests in more than 85 countries. AMPIN will use the funding to build new greenfield renewable projects in India and expand its clean energy portfolio. The investment aligns with FMO’s plan to increase climate focused financing. It also supports AMPIN’s growth strategy in the domestic renewable market. Pinaki Bhattacharyya, Founder, MD and CEO of AMPIN…

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