Uttarakhand’s amendment formally brings Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) into renewable tariff rules, setting useful life at 12 years, a net BESS tariff of ₹5.78/kWh, and new commissioning, depreciation, and metering norms—effective from 27 November 2025. The Uttarakhand Electricity Regulatory Commission (UERC) issued the second amendment to its renewable tariff regulations to explicitly include BESS alongside solar and small hydro, renaming the principal regulation and

The Renewable Energy Society of India (RESI) is delighted to announce the induction of Shri Debojit Banerjee, AVP (Sales & Marketing), Kimbal Private Limited, as a Fellow and Advisory Board Member. Shri Banerjee brings with him over 13 years of distinguished experience in electrical engineering and project execution, spanning Extra High Voltage (EHV) substation projects, renewable energy evacuation under the Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS), and large-scale smart meteri

Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL) has successfully concluded its 2 GW/4 GWh standalone battery energy storage system (BESS) auction (Phase VII), marking a milestone in India’s energy transition. The auction, floated in July 2025, attracted strong participation, with nine companies emerging as winners and tariffs settling in the range of ₹185,000–₹188,000 per MW per month. Key Highlights Total Capacity Auctioned: 2,000 MW / 4,000 MWh Number of Winners: 9 developers Lowe

India’s National Green Hydrogen Mission (NGHM) is positioning the country as a global hub for green hydrogen production, consumption, and export, with ambitious targets of 5 MMT annual production capacity by 2030, 125 GW renewable energy integration, and significant socio-economic benefits including ₹8 lakh crore investment and 6 lakh jobs. The global green hydrogen market is undergoing rapid expansion, driven by decarbonization imperatives, falling renewable energy costs, an

India’s clean energy transition has taken another decisive step forward with the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) awarding major contracts for a 600 MW/1,200 MWh standalone grid-connected Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Andhra Pradesh. The project, one of the largest of its kind in the country, has been split between Pace Digitek, which will supply the core BESS infrastructure, and Insolare Energy, which will deliver the Balance of System (BoS) package.  Pace

The Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission (RERC) has released the draft Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) Regulations, 2025 , marking a pivotal step in institutionalizing energy storage across the state’s power sector. This regulation provides a comprehensive framework for ownership, deployment, utilization, and tariff mechanisms for BESS, aligning Rajasthan with national ambitions for a flexible, decarbonized grid. Key Highlights of the Draft Regulation Ownership M

By aligning policy, investment, and technology, India can transform its data centre ecosystem into a resilient backbone that not only fuels AI capabilities but also sets global benchmarks in efficiency and inclusivity India’s rapid digitalization and ambition to become a global leader in artificial intelligence (AI) demand a robust data centre ecosystem. This paper examines the current state of India’s data centre infrastructure, identifies policy and investment gaps, and pro

India’s data center industry is undergoing a transformative expansion, driven by AI, cloud computing, and digital infrastructure mandates. Major players like STT GDC, NTT, Equinix, and Google are investing billions to scale capacity and meet surging demand. India’s Data Center Sector (2025) 1. Market Overview Size & Growth: India’s data center capacity is expected to cross 2 GW by 2026, growing at a CAGR of ~20–22%. Drivers: Cloud adoption by enterprises and government AI/ML

In a landmark move for India’s digital infrastructure landscape, Sify Infinit Spaces Ltd. , a subsidiary of Sify Technologies and a leading data center colocation provider, has filed its Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to raise ₹3,700 crore through an Initial Public Offering (IPO). This marks the first-ever IPO by a pure-play data center company in India , underscoring the sector’s growing strategic importance amid su

India’s renewable energy transition is entering a new phase characterized by firm and dispatchable renewable power enabled through large-scale battery energy storage systems (BESS). This article examines three recent landmark developments — the SECI 2 GW + 4 GWh solar + storage auction, the RUMSL 600 MW hybrid solar + BESS project, and the CERC’s tariff approval for 2.4 GW FDRE projects — to assess their techno-economic structure, tariff trajectory, and policy implications. T

India Charts Ambitious Roadmap to Achieve 100 GW Nuclear Capacity by 2047   In a landmark move to strengthen India’s clean energy transition, the Central Electricity Authority (CEA), Ministry of Power has unveiled a comprehensive roadmap to scale up nuclear power capacity to 100 GW by 2047, a more than tenfold increase from the current 8.88 GW. The plan positions nuclear energy as a critical pillar in India’s journey towards becoming a USD 30 trillion economy and achieving ne

New Delhi, October 1, 2025  – India’s renewable energy sector is witnessing unprecedented momentum. According to reports, the country...

India’s digital infrastructure is entering a decisive growth phase. With a clear regulatory regime, global-scale investments, and an...

India stands at an inflection point. The global economy is slowing—OECD projects global growth at just 2.9% in 2025-26, while trade...

In what may turn out to be a turning point in India’s energy landscape, Madhya Pradesh has achieved a groundbreaking benchmark in firm...

Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited (RRVUNL) has invited bids for a 500 MW/2000 MWh standalone Battery Energy Storage System...

The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has issued a groundbreaking EPC‑turnkey tender for a 600 MW / 1200 MWh standalone Battery...

Back-to-back mega tenders from MSEDCL and GUVNL signal a paradigm shift in India’s power sector as battery storage becomes central to...

GUVNL launches India’s largest grid-scale battery storage bid under Phase VII, set ting a national benchmark for energy security and...

India’s data center sector is rapidly transforming into a global benchmark for AI-ready, low-carbon, and grid-interactive digital...