CERC Proposes New Capacity Market Framework to Address Resource Adequacy in India
On April 30, 2026, the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) released a staff paper outlining a proposed framework for the introduction of capacity markets…
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HERC Increases Additional Surcharge to ₹1.37/kWh for Open Access Consumers in Haryana
PANCHKULA, Haryana – May 5, 2026 The Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission (HERC) has authorized a 13% increase in the Additional Surcharge to ₹1.37/kWh, enabling…
KERC Sets Generic Ceiling Tariff for Wind Power Projects for FY 2027–2029
In a final order issued on May 5, 2026, the Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) established a new generic ceiling tariff for wind power…
RRECL Implementation of Standard Operating Procedure for Battery Energy Storage System Integration
The Rajasthan Renewable Energy Corporation Limited (RRECL) has implemented a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) governing the integration of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) into…
CERC Draft Regulations for Ancillary Services Market 2026: Technical and Operational Framework
On April 30, 2026, the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) released the draft “Power Market (Second Amendment) Regulations, 2026.” The framework formalizes Integrated Energy…
India’s Power Sector Enters Phase of Grid Consolidation Post-Record Additions
Following record renewable energy (RE) capacity additions in FY26, the Indian power sector has established a new operational baseline. This milestone has prompted the…
15-Day Mandated Processing Timeline and Deemed Approval Mechanism for Green Energy Open Access
The Ministry of Power (MoP) notified the Electricity (Promoting Renewable Energy Through Green Energy Open Access) Rules in June 2022 to regulate the generation,…
Maharashtra Cabinet Approves State Compressed Biogas Policy 2026 with ₹500 Crore Initial Outlay
In a strategic move to accelerate Maharashtra’s transition toward ODF+ and ODF++ status, the State Cabinet, chaired by Devendra Fadnavis, has formally approved the…
Maharashtra Cabinet Approves ₹12,303 Crore MAGESTIC Scheme to Scale Renewable Energy to 50% by 2030
The Maharashtra state cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, approved the “Maharashtra: Accelerating Green Energy and Storage Technologies Integration in Connected Grid” (MAGESTIC)…
Maharashtra Energy Banking Update: MERC Multi-Year Tariff Order and Legal Stay
Regulatory Shift and Judicial Intervention The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) has issued modifications to the solar energy banking framework for consumers of the…