⚡ Quick Read What happened: The MNRE has issued a tender worth ₹26.42 million to select an agency for the operation, maintenance, and data management of the National Renewable Energy Portal (NREP). Why it matters: This portal serves as the central repository for India’s renewable energy data, and its efficient management is critical for developers…
⚡ Quick Read What happened: POWERGRID has won a PFC Consulting auction to develop an ISTS network at the Tumkur-II substation in Karnataka to integrate 2.7 GW of renewable energy. Why it matters: This project is critical for developers in the Karnataka region, as it provides the necessary transmission infrastructure to evacuate large-scale renewable capacity….
⚡ Quick Read What happened: NTPC Renewable Energy has invited bids for a 200 MW solar BoS package in Bikaner, Rajasthan, requiring a Rs 50 million EMD. Why it matters: This project offers a significant opportunity for EPC contractors to secure large-scale balance-of-system work, excluding module supply, with a three-year O&M mandate. Watch: The bid…
⚡ Quick Read What happened: Ceigall Green Energy MP Ltd has signed 15 PPAs with MPPMCL for 130 MW of solar capacity under the Surya Mitra Krishi Feeder Yojana at a tariff of INR 2.85/kWh. Why it matters: The project represents a significant EPC opportunity valued at INR 572 crore with a clear 12-month execution…
⚡ Quick Read What happened: Neuron Energy is investing INR 100 crore to set up a 5 GWh automated BESS manufacturing facility in Talegaon, Maharashtra, capable of producing 1,000 containerised units annually. Why it matters: The entry of a new large-scale domestic manufacturer provides solar and wind developers with more local options for grid-scale storage,…
⚡ Quick Read What happened: Agratas has completed the steel frame for its 20 GWh battery manufacturing facility in Sanand, Gujarat, utilizing 24,000 tonnes of steel across a 105,000 square metre built-up area. Why it matters: The facility represents a massive scale-up in domestic cell manufacturing capacity, crucial for reducing reliance on imports for EV…
⚡ Quick Read What happened: Ahmedabad-based Montecarlo won a PFC Consulting auction to build transmission infrastructure for 7 GW of solar power in Maharashtra’s Dharashiv and Beed districts with an annual charge of ₹1.44 billion. Why it matters: This project is critical for unlocking 7 GW of solar capacity, providing the necessary grid connectivity for…
⚡ Quick Read What happened: NTPC has approved a ₹58.22 billion investment to develop a 4.7 GWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) to bolster its grid stability and renewable integration. Why it matters: This massive capital allocation signals a sustained pipeline of large-scale BESS EPC opportunities for contractors as NTPC aggressively scales storage across its…
⚡ Quick Read What happened: The CEA has notified the ‘Measures relating to Safety and Electric Supply’ Amendment Regulations, 2026, establishing a comprehensive safety framework for BESS, effective April 1, 2027. Why it matters: EPC contractors and developers must now integrate stringent fire safety, BMS, and two-fault tolerance design standards into all BESS projects exceeding…
⚡ Quick Read What happened: The Himachal Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission has fixed levelized tariffs ranging from ₹3.34/kWh to ₹3.52/kWh for solar projects up to 5 MW for FY 2026-27. Why it matters: These fixed tariffs provide a predictable revenue stream for developers and EPCs operating in the challenging hilly terrain of Himachal Pradesh, bypassing…