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CTU issues advisory on additional RE capacity in connectivity studies
By January 13, 2026January 13, 2026

The Central Transmission Utility (CTU) has issued a follow up advisory on processing generator connection applications where installed capacity in simulation studies differs from the capacity stated in the connectivity grant letter for renewable energy (RE) plants and parks. Citing a Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) order dated December 8, 2025 in Petition No. 14/SM/2025, the CTU said RE developers are allowed to install additional equipment such as inverters or wind turbine generators (WTGs) to…

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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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CERC approves tariff for NHPC’s 2,400 MW solar project
By January 4, 2026January 4, 2026

The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has approved tariff adoption for Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS) connected solar projects while highlighting the absence of a defined policy framework for the Greenshoe Option and restricting enhanced capacity allocation to a single developer. In NHPC Limited vs. Onward Solar Power Private Limited and others, CERC reviewed tariff adoption for 2,400 MW of ISTS-connected solar photovoltaic projects. NHPC sought approval for 1,200 MW of awarded capacity and an additional…

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KSERC proposes removing cap on automatic fuel surcharge recovery
By December 16, 2025December 16, 2025

The Kerala State Electricity Regulatory Commission (KSERC) has issued a draft amendment to its tariff regulations proposing the removal of the existing ceiling on automatic recovery of fuel surcharge by distribution licensees. The draft regulation, titled Kerala State Electricity Regulatory Commission Terms and Conditions for Determination of Tariff Third Amendment Regulations, 2025, has been published under the Electricity Procedure for Previous Publication Rules, 2005. Under the proposal, KSERC seeks to amend Regulation 87 of the…

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RERC finalises green energy open access procedure in Rajasthan
By December 16, 2025December 16, 2025

The Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission (RERC) has issued an order finalising the Procedure for the Grant of Green Energy Open Access in the state. The order is dated December 12, 2025, and follows a public consultation process and a hearing held on November 14, 2025. The procedure operationalises the RERC Terms and Conditions for Green Energy Open Access Regulations, 2025, which were notified in May 2025. It lays down a detailed framework for consumers and…

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Government introduces new nuclear energy bill in Lok Sabha
By December 16, 2025December 16, 2025

The Government of India has introduced a new legislation in the Lok Sabha to overhaul India’s nuclear energy framework. Titled the Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India Bill, 2025, the Bill seeks to repeal the Atomic Energy Act, 1962 and the Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act, 2010, and replace them with a single, updated legal regime. The Bill, numbered 196 of 2025, was introduced by Dr Jitendra Singh, Minister of…

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CERC revises cross border electricity trade rules
By December 15, 2025December 15, 2025

The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has notified the Cross Border Trade of Electricity (Second Amendment) Regulations, 2025. The amendments overhaul the access framework for cross-border electricity transactions by replacing the existing long term, medium term, and short term access provisions with a structure based on General Network Access and Temporary General Network Access. Under the revised framework, General Network Access (GNA) has been introduced for longer duration access, while Temporary General Network Access (T…

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CEA issues draft SOP for mandatory third-party fire safety audits of BESS
By December 15, 2025December 15, 2025

The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has released a draft Standard Operating Procedure for mandatory and independent third-party fire safety audits of Battery Energy Storage Systems. Comments from stakeholders and the public are open until 11 January 2026. The draft Standard Operating Procedure has been prepared under the proposed CEA Measures relating to Safety and Electric Supply First Amendment Regulations 2025. It sets out a structured process for assessing fire safety in Battery Energy Storage Systems…

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Pankaj Joshi appointed Chairperson of GERC
By December 12, 2025December 12, 2025

Former Chief Secretary of Gujarat, Pankaj Joshi, has been appointed Chairperson of the Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC). The state government has also named Jatin Natvarlal Thakkar and Navinchandra Shah as Members of the Commission. The appointments follow recommendations made by a Selection Committee formed earlier this year to shortlist candidates for the posts. An official notification said Joshi will take charge from the date he assumes office. He will lead the Commission responsible for…

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CTU issues draft rules for ownership changes in grid connected RE and storage projects
By December 10, 2025December 10, 2025

The Central Transmission Utility has issued draft guidelines to regulate changes in ownership for power generation and storage projects that have not yet reached commercial operation. POWERGRID, acting as the Central Transmission Utility, released the draft on 02 December 2025 for stakeholder consultation. The proposed procedure applies to renewable energy generating stations other than hydro and to energy storage systems other than pumped storage projects. Any change in control before the Commercial Operation Date will…

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