GERC Allows Revisions in Torrent Power’s 200 MW FDRE Tender Terms
The Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC) has partly allowed a petition filed by Torrent Power seeking approval for deviations for procurement of firm and dispatchable renewable energy (FDRE) with energy storage.
Tunisia Invites Bids for 300 MW Solar Plus 150 MW/540 MWh Battery Storage Project
Tunisia’s Ministry of Industry, Mines, and Energy has invited bids to develop a 300 MW solar power project with a 150 MW/540 MWh battery energy storage system. The project will be developed under a concession agreement on a 440-hectare plot of land in Bazma, Kebili governorate. The last date to submit bids is October 14, 2026. […]
MENA Weekly Round-Up: Egypt Plans to Add 2.5 GW of Renewables to the Grid
Egypt has announced plans to add 2,500 MW of renewable energy capacity to the country’s electricity grid before next summer. The country also discussed comprehensive action plans to secure fuel supplies and ensure grid stability, emphasizing the integration of these new renewable sources as a key focus. However, Egypt intends to maintain a strategic petroleum […]
Maharashtra Regulator Approves Tariff for 4 GWh Battery Storage Procurement
The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) has approved Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company’s (MSEDCL) proposal to procure 2 GW/4 GWh battery energy storage capacity for 15 years, at a tariff of ₹165,998 (~$1,806)/MW per month. The approved capacity will be allocated among seven successful bidders: Mahati Industries, ArMee Infotech, Diwakar Renewable & Infra, Bhilwara Energy, […]
PFC Consulting Floats Tender for Smart Meter Service Providers
PFC Consulting has invited bids for appointing an Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) service provider for the installation of 125,000 smart meters across the Chennai, Kanchipuram, Villupuram, and Tiruvannamalai regions in Tamil Nadu under the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme.
UltraTech Cement to Procure Solar Power from Sunsure’s 14 MW Project
Listen to this article UltraTech Cement, an Aditya Birla Group company, has signed an energy supply agreement, and share subscription and a shareholders agreement to
Maharashtra Regulator Approves 2,269 MW of Solar Power Procurement
The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) has allowed Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company (MSEDCL) to proceed with competitive bidding for the procurement of 2,269 MW of distributed solar power under the Mukhyamantri Saur Krushi Vahini Yojana (MSKVY) 2.0 program.
TrueRE Oriana Power Wins EPC Contract for DVC’s 234 MW Floating Solar Project
TrueRE Oriana Power has secured the Damodar Valley Corporation’s (DVC) engineering, procurement, and construction contract to set up a 234 MW grid-connected floating solar project on the reservoir of DVC Maithon Dam in Jharkhand. The project is valued at approximately ₹11.81 billion (~$128.590 million). It must be completed within 18 months.The tender was floated in […]
Rajasthan Notifies Thermal Compensation Rules Amid Renewable Surge
In a move aimed at supporting grid stability as renewable energy penetration increases, the Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission (RERC) has issued a final order on compensation for part-load operation for thermal power generating stations below normative levels. The Commission ruled that thermal generating stations whose tariffs are determined under Section 62 or Section 63 of […]
CERC Rejects SJVN’s Claim on Delivery Point in Solar Project Billing Dispute
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has rejected SJVN Green Energy’s petition seeking recognition of a different delivery point for electricity supplied from its 100 MW solar project at the Raghanesda Solar Park in Gujarat.