By Karan Sharma Over the years, Renewable Watch published several articles, such as “Beyond RPOs” (March 2021 issue), “Let it Go” (September 2021 issue) and “Missed Targets” (March 2024 issue), that focused on poor compliance with […]
The Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) has issued a request for selection (RfS) for the selection of battery energy storage system (BESS) developers to set up 2,000 MW/4,000 MWh (1 cycle) of BESS […]
Resonia Limited has secured the Kurnool IV Renewable Energy Zone (REZ) Power Transmission Limited project in Telangana from the Ministry of Power. The interstate transmission system project, being developed under the Kurnool REZ, aims to […]
The Ministry of Power (MoP) has extended the timeline for the submission of the details for renewable consumption obligation (RCO) compliance for the financial year (FY) 2024-25 to May 31, 2026. The decision follows multiple […]
The Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission (RERC) has issued draft amendments to its Renewable Purchase Obligation (RPO) Regulations, 2023. The proposed Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission (Renewable Purchase Obligation) (First Amendment) Regulations, 2026, aim to revise the […]
At the 23rd edition of the Hydro Power in India conference organised by Renewable Watch and Power Line, Ghanshyam Prasad, Chairperson, Central Electricity Authority (CEA), spoke about the renewed momentum in hydropower and pumped storage […]
The Ministry of Power (MoP) has released a new draft National Electricity Policy (NEP) 2026. The draft NEP 2026 aims to transform the power sector and, once finalised, intends to replace the existing NEP, which […]
The Ministry of Power (MoP) has temporarily waived the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) registration requirement. The relaxation applies to bidders using lithium-ion cell technology under transfer-of-technology arrangements involving land-border-sharing countries. […]
By Priyanka Kwatra India’s power sector has been undergoing a digital transformation. While a range of technologies across the value chain have been deployed, most implementations have remained siloed – limiting their collective impact and […]
The Ministry of Power (MoP) has revoked the uniform renewable energy tariff (URET) mechanism. The move comes in response to concerns of renewable energy implementing agencies and developers over the reluctance of procurers to sign […]
The Ministry of Power (MoP) has constituted a dedicated task force to develop the India Energy Stack (IES), a unified, secure, and interoperable digital infrastructure for the country’s electricity sector. Positioned as a digital public […]
The Ministry of Power (MoP) has issued the second tranche of the viability gap funding (VGF) scheme to support the development of 30 GWh of battery energy storage system (BESS) capacity in India. The VGF […]
The Ministry of Power (MoP) has issued a new order regarding the waiver of inter-state transmission system (ISTS) charges for electricity generated from renewable sources, energy storage systems (ESS), and green hydrogen or ammonia. This […]
During the financial year 2024–25, the Central Electricity Authority (CEA), under the Ministry of Power, concurred detailed project reports (DPRs) for six hydro pumped storage projects (PSPs) totalling around 7.5 GW. The approved projects include […]
The Ministry of Power (MoP) has instructed all states and implementing agencies to finalise the awarding of battery energy storage system (BESS) contracts by June 2025. This has been done to ensure the completion of […]
The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) and the Ministry of Power (MoP) have introduced a procedure for verifying the captive status of captive power projects (CGP) and their users across multiple states. This applies to all […]
The Ministry of Power has issued an advisory on integrating energy storage systems (ESS) with solar power projects to enhance grid stability and optimise energy utilisation. With India targeting 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity […]
The Ministry of Power has issued tariff-based competitive bidding guidelines for procuring stored energy from existing, under-construction, or new Pumped Storage Projects (PSP). As per the National Electricity Plan 2023, India will require 74 GW/411 […]
The Ministry of Power has recently issued new guidelines for the installation and operation of battery swapping and charging stations, offering a significant boost to India’s electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem. These guidelines, titled ‘Guidelines for […]
By Reya Ramdev The year 2024 was a record year for renewables in India, with the total renewable energy capacity reaching over 205 GW (as of November 2024), of which solar accounted for over 94 […]
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