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The Uttar Pradesh government has discontinued the prepaid mode of smart electricity meters and directed that all such devices operate in postpaid mode, following consumer complaints over technical issues. The move affects around 8.3 million prepaid smart meters out of 8.65 million smart meter users in the state, largely residential consumers with 1 kW and…
Rajasthan launches India’s largest solar and battery storage project
Rajasthan has launched the country’s largest integrated solar and battery storage project in the Pugal region of Bikaner, marking a major milestone in India’s renewable energy expansion. The Pugal Solar Park has been developed by Rajasthan Renewable Energy Corporation Limited (RRECL) through its subsidiary, Rajasthan Solar Park Development Company. The park will generate about 2,450…
India | Leadership | NewsREC appoints Rajesh Kumar Agarwal as PFC nominee director
REC Limited has appointed Shri Rajesh Kumar Agarwal, Director (Finance) at Power Finance Corporation Limited (PFC), as PFC’s Nominee Director on its Board with effect from May 1, 2026. The appointment was approved by the Ministry of Power, Government of India, through an Office Order dated May 6, 2026. The induction has been made under…
KPI Green Energy secures CEIG approval for 100 MW solar project
KPI Green Energy Limited has received charging permission from the Chief Electrical Inspector (CEIG), Nagpur, for a 100 MW (AC) / 128 MW (DC) grid-connected ground-mounted solar photovoltaic (PV) project in Maharashtra, according to a regulatory filing by the company. The approval enables the project to move forward towards operationalisation and marks the completion of…
CIL solar capex rises to Rs 961 crore by January 2026
Coal India Limited (CIL) has reported capital expenditure of Rs 961 crore on solar energy projects as of January 2026, marking a 2.33 times increase over the corresponding period last year. The company achieved 132% of its progressive target of Rs 729 crore for the period and exceeded its full-year solar capex target of Rs…
Diamond Power partners with TS Conductor to bring advanced conductors to India
Diamond Power Infrastructure Ltd (DIPL) has entered into a strategic partnership with US-based TS Conductor to introduce next-generation conductor technologies in India. Under the agreement, DIPL will act as TS Conductor’s stranding, marketing, and technology partner for key Indian utilities and EPC contractors. The partnership is aimed at supporting large-scale grid upgrades, reconductoring projects, and…
