India’s Strategic Shift: MNRE Approves 500 MW Pilot Contract for Difference (CfD) Scheme
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) approved a 500 MW pilot Contract for Difference (CfD) scheme on April 01, 2026. Implemented by…
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GERC Proposes Extension of ₹1.50/Unit Green Energy Banking Charges Through June 2026
The Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC) has issued the “Draft GERC (Terms and Conditions for Green Energy Open Access) (Fourth Amendment) Regulations, 2026.” The…
India–Canada Strategic Energy Partnership: Uranium Supply Agreement and Clean Energy Framework
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney conducted an official state visit to India from February 27 to March 2, 2026. Following the leadership transition in…
MNRE Mandates Aadhaar Authentication for PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana Subsidies
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) issued a notification on March 17, 2026, establishing mandatory Aadhaar-based authentication for all beneficiaries under the…
India’s Renewable Energy Potential Reaches 47.04 Lakh MW: MoSPI Energy Statistics 2026 Report
The National Statistics Office (NSO), under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), has released the 33rd edition of its annual publication, “Energy…
Maharatna Pivot: POWERGRID’s 28-Subsidiary Consolidation to Unlock Efficiencies Amid ₹6.6 Lakh Cr Transmission Pipeline
The March 19 Board Decision In a move that signals an aggressive pivot toward operational leaness, the Board of Directors of Power Grid Corporation…
Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission Notifies BESS Regulations 2026: A New Era for State-Level Storage
Strengthening Rajasthan’s Power Ecosystem The Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission (RERC) has formally notified the “RERC (Battery Energy Storage Systems) Regulations, 2026,” codifying a sophisticated…
The New Era of Energy Storage: Decoding CERC’s 2026 Tariff Framework
On March 20, 2026, the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) notified the (Terms and Conditions of Tariff) (Second Amendment) Regulations, 2026. This regulatory milestone…
MNRE Urges Maharashtra to Withdraw ‘Regressive’ Rooftop Solar Capacity Cap
In a significant high-level intervention in March 2026, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) officially urged the Maharashtra government to withdraw “regressive”…
WBSEDCL Cancels 250 MW/1,000 MWh Standalone BESS Tender, Withdraws Letter of Award to PM Green
West Bengal State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (WBSEDCL) has formally annulled its standalone Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) tender and withdrawn the Letter of…