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…
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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…
MNRE Notifies Revised Waste-to-Energy Guidelines to Streamline Financial Assistance and Monitoring
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has notified revised guidelines for the Waste-to-Energy (WtE) Programme under the National Bioenergy Programme. According to…
MERC Dismisses Avaada’s ₹47.75 Crore GST Compensation Claim Over Delayed Notification
The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) has dismissed a petition filed by Avaada MH Sustainable Private Limited (AMHSPL), rejecting a ₹47.75 crore claim for…
KERC Approves Additional Surcharge of ₹0.40/kWh for Open Access Consumers in FY2026
The Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) issued an order on February 17, 2026, approving a petition filed by the Bangalore Electricity Supply Company (BESCOM)…
Variable costs within the Rajasthan merit order range from ₹1.56/kWh to ₹28.80/kWh
Merit Order Dispatch Data Table Plant Name Fuel Type Variable Cost (₹/kWh) Dadri Liquid Gas Liquid Fuel 28.800 DCCPP Gas/Liquid 6.340 STPS (UNIT 1…
India Energy Market Report: Non-Fossil Installed Capacity and Statistical Milestones (April 2026)
Cumulative Capacity and Share Summary As of April 2026, India’s non-fossil fuel installed capacity reached the 300 GW threshold. Official data as of the…