Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (UPERC) has admitted a petition filed by Fourth Partner Energy Private Limited and two affiliated companies seeking regulatory clarifications on the installation of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) behind the meter at already commissioned renewable energy generating stations (REGS). The petition, heard on May 14, 2026, highlights regulatory gaps related…
The Uttar Pradesh government has approved a major thermal power expansion project in Prayagraj district involving an investment of around Rs 33,000 crore. The Meja Stage II project will add 2,400 MW generation capacity through three 800 MW units over the next five years. The project will be developed through Meja Urja Nigam Private Limited,…
Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL) has completed the e-reverse auction for its 375 MW / 1,500 MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) tender under the Viability Gap Funding (VGF) Tranche 2 scheme. Three bidders have been selected to develop standalone storage projects on a build-own-operate basis. KCC Buildcon Private Limited and Agastya Energy Industries…
The Uttar Pradesh Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, approved 35 proposals last week. These include a 20 MW floating solar plant in Gorakhpur and Rs 2,242.90 crore for coal mine development linked to the Ghatampur Thermal Power Project. The allocation of Rs 2,242.90 crore supports coal mine development for the Ghatampur Thermal Power…