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

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

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’s power sector is undergoing a pivotal transformation. This article presents a sharp analysis of the Electricity Rules 2025 issued...

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...

In a major stride for India’s energy storage landscape, Tamil Nadu Green Energy Corporation Ltd (TNGECL) has concluded a 500 MW/1,000 MWh...

In a significant development for India’s rapidly evolving energy storage sector, ACME Solar and Patel Infrastructure have emerged as the...

Karnataka Renewable Energy Development Limited (KREDL), the state nodal agency for renewable energy, has issued a landmark Request for...