ISTS waiver extended for RE projects delayed by transmission gaps The Ministry of Power issued an Office Memorandum on April 16, 2026, clarifying eligibility for graded waiver of Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS) charges for renewable energy projects delayed due to transmission infrastructure gaps. Projects with a firm start date of connectivity between July 1, 2025…
India power capacity reaches 532.74 GW; non-fossil share at 53.21% India’s total installed power generation capacity stood at 532,740 MW as of March 31, 2026, according to the Central Electricity Authority. Non-fossil sources accounted for 283,468 MW (53.21%), while fossil fuel-based capacity stood at 249,272 MW (46.79%). Coal remained the largest source at 221,940 MW…
CCI dismisses complaint over SECI solar tender The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has closed proceedings against Adani Green Energy, Azure Power, and SECI over alleged anti-competitive practices linked to the 7 GW solar manufacturing-linked tender. In its order dated April 16, 2026, the Commission said it found no prima facie evidence of contravention under…
GAIL signs pact for 600 MW solar project with BESS in Jhansi GAIL (India) Limited has signed contract agreements with TUSCO Limited for developing a 600 MW solar power project at TUSCO’s Solar Park in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh. The project will include a 550 MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) to support reliable power supply…
REC appoints Rajesh Kumar as Director (Finance) and CFO REC Limited has appointed Shri Rajesh Kumar as Director (Finance) and Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective April 2, 2026. The Board of Directors approved the appointment at its meeting held on April 15, 2026, following an intimation submitted to stock exchanges on April 2, 2026. Shri…
Hitachi Energy, AESL commission one of world’s largest HVDC city center infeed Adani Electricity Mumbai Infrastructure Limited (AEMIL) and Hitachi Energy have commissioned a 1,000 MW HVDC transmission link between Kudus and Aarey in Mumbai, increasing the city’s power supply from outside by 50 percent. The project includes a 30-km overhead line and a 50-km…
CEA proposes technical standards for renewable plants and BESS construction The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has issued a draft amendment to its Technical Standards for Construction of Electrical Plants and Electric Lines Regulations, 2022, introducing a dedicated framework for renewable energy projects and battery energy storage systems (BESS). The amendment is scheduled to come into…
CTU finalises procedure for ISTS connectivity and network access The Central Transmission Utility of India has issued a “Detailed Procedure” for grant of Connectivity and General Network Access (GNA) to the inter-state transmission system (ISTS), replacing the 2022 procedure with immediate effect. The framework introduces provisions on reallocation of transmission rights, changes in renewable energy…
CCEA clears Rs 40,175 crore for two hydro projects in Arunachal Pradesh The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved investments totalling Rs 40,175.33 crore for two hydroelectric projects in Arunachal Pradesh, adding 2,920 MW to the grid. The 1,720 MW Kamala Hydroelectric Project, approved at Rs 26,069.50…
Maharashtra clears MSEDCL split, Mahavitaran IPO plan The Maharashtra cabinet has approved the restructuring of Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL), enabling its bifurcation and a planned stock market listing. The utility will be split into Mahavitaran for non-agricultural consumers and MSEB Solar Agro Power Limited (MSAPL) for agricultural supply, with Rs 2,500 crore…