The Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI) has concluded the e-reverse auction for 2,000 MW of Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS)-connected wind power projects under Tranche-XX, with tariffs ranging from Rs 3.78 per kWh to Rs 4.32 per kWh. The auction, held on July 15, 2026, saw Gentari Renewables India Castor One Private Limited emerge…
GIZ India has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Department of Power, Government of Tripura, Tripura State Electricity Corporation Limited (TSECL), and Tripura Renewable Energy Development Agency (TREDA) to support the state’s clean energy transition over the next three years. The partnership will focus on expanding renewable energy deployment, strengthening institutional capacity, and…
Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL) has commissioned the “Transmission System for Evacuation of Power from potential RE zone in Khavda Area of Gujarat under Phase IV (7 GW) – Part E4” with effect from June 21, 2026. The company received the Declaration of Commercial Operation (DOCO) dated July 13, 2026, through email on…
The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has released two draft frameworks aimed at strengthening grid reliability and safety as renewable energy and storage capacity continue to expand across the country. The first proposal, the draft Central Electricity Authority (Technical Standards for Connectivity to the Grid) Regulations, 2026, seeks to replace the existing 2007 regulations with a…
Torrent Power Limited is advancing a large expansion programme across renewable energy, pumped storage, thermal generation and transmission infrastructure, according to its Integrated Annual Report for FY 2025-26. As of March 31, 2026, the company had around 4 GWp of renewable energy projects under construction and 3 GW of pumped storage projects (PSP) under development,…
Aditya Birla Renewables Limited (ABRen), a subsidiary of Grasim Industries Limited, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire 100% equity shares and securities of Solenergi Power Private Limited, which owns the Sprng Energy group of companies, from Shell Overseas Investment B.V., a wholly owned subsidiary of Shell plc. The transaction, valued at an enterprise value…
The Assam government has announced a planned investment of Rs 77,353 crore in the power sector under the 2026-27 Budget, with a focus on expanding generation capacity, strengthening transmission and distribution infrastructure, and accelerating renewable energy deployment. Presenting the Budget, Finance Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah identified “Energy Security and Green Growth” as one of the state’s…
The Board of Directors of Vikran Engineering Limited has approved corporate guarantees of up to Rs 3,400 crore and promoter contribution of up to Rs 1,160 crore to support its wholly owned subsidiaries engaged in the development and implementation of solar power projects. The Board approved the issuance of corporate guarantees aggregating up to Rs…
Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL) has emerged as the successful bidder under the Tariff-Based Competitive Bidding (TBCB) process for the “Transmission System for integration of Krishnagiri REZ Phase-I”. The company received the Letter of Intent (LoI) on July 10, 2026, according to a regulatory filing. The interstate transmission project will be implemented on…
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has issued a one-time regulatory framework to release nearly 15.7 GW of transmission connectivity blocked by legacy Letters of Award (LoAs) that did not result in power purchase agreements (PPAs). The order, issued on July 10, 2026, is intended to free up scarce transmission capacity for projects with firm…