India Meets Record 241 GW Peak Power Demand Without Shortage; Major Reforms Announced by Power Minister
India achieved a significant milestone in its power sector on June 9, 2025, by successfully meeting…
MoP Proposes New Rules to Enable Sale and Lease of Energy Storage Systems
The Ministry of Power (MoP) has proposed a significant amendment to the Electricity Rules 2025, aiming…
Centre Mandates ‘Trusted’ IT Equipment in Power Sector to Bolster Cybersecurity
In response to heightened cybersecurity threats following Operation Sindoor, the Ministry of Power…
Timely Transmission Infrastructure Key to 75 GW Renewable Surge by FY27
India is poised to add around 75 GW of renewable energy (RE) capacity during FY26 and FY27, increasing…
CPCB Drafts Guidelines for Safe Collection and Storage of Solar Waste
The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has released draft guidelines for the collection, transportation,…
ISTS Waiver for Pumped Storage and Co-located BESS Projects Until 2028
The Ministry of Power has approved a 100% interstate transmission system (ISTS) charges waiver…
MERC Upholds Grid Support Charges for Rooftop Solar Systems Above 10 kW
The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) has rejected a petition by renewable energy…
APTEL Orders Karnataka DISCOMs to Refund Safeguard Duty, IGST on Excess Solar Modules
In a significant judgment, the Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (APTEL) has directed Karnataka’s…
Punjab State Electricity Regulatory Rejects PSPCL’s Rs3.10/kWh Fixed Tariff Proposal, Mandates Competitive Bidding for 1,000 MW Solar Procurement
The Punjab State Electricity Regulatory Commission (PSERC) has denied the Punjab State Power Corporation…
POWERGRID and PEC Partner to Establish ?17.19 Cr Centre of Excellence for Power & Energy Research
Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd. (POWERGRID) has signed an MoU with Punjab Engineering College…