In a milestone for Bihar's renewable energy landscape, the Bihar State Power Generation Company Limited (BSPGCL) has commissioned the first phase of its ambitious 301 MW/495 MWh solar-plus-battery energy storage system (BESS) project in Kajra, Lakhisarai district. This development not only marks the state's first large-scale integration of solar power with storage but also underscores India's accelerating progress toward a resilient, low-carbon grid amid growing renewable pen

The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has released the Draft Terms and Conditions of Tariff (Second Amendment), 2025 , marking a significant evolution in India’s transmission tariff framework. Building on the 2019 regulations and the 2023 first amendment, the new draft introduces provisions that mainstream energy storage systems (ESS) into tariff determination, particularly when linked to thermal Inter-State Transmission Systems (ISTS). Earlier regulations had

CERC’s staff paper proposes converting, substituting, or auctioning idle LOA‑based grid connectivity to ensure efficient transmission use. These reforms aim to accelerate India’s 500 GW green energy integration and support the net‑zero pathway by enforcing discipline, transparency, and locational efficiency. The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) staff paper (SP‑251125) addresses a critical bottleneck in India’s Renewable Energy (RE) integration: connectivity gr

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

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 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

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

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...

The Mercom India Renewables Summit 2025, held over two dynamic days at Hyatt Regency, New Delhi, brought together over 350 industry...

In a significant move to accelerate India’s transition to clean energy, the Ministry of Power has unveiled draft amendments to the...

End of Q3 2024 has marked a pivotal moment in India's renewable energy journey, with an impressive array of tenders, auctions, and...

Introduction India stands at the forefront of the global renewable energy revolution, driven by its ambitious policy frameworks and...