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Anand Gupta

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Introduction of Insurance Surety Bonds (ISBS) as an Alternative to Bank Guarantee/Bid Security across all Power Procurement Frameworks – EQ

Summary: — The Ministry of Power has already integrated ISB provisions into **Standard Bidding Guidelines** for: – Renewable energy projects (Solar, Wind, Hybrid, FDRE) – Pumped Storage Projects – Transmission projects – Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) The memorandum **advises all States/UTs and procuring utilities** to amend their bidding documents accordingly for **long-term, medium-term, and […]

Kosol Energie Executes 100-Ton Solar Cell Airlift, Ensuring On-Time Project Delivery – EQ

Kosol Energie Pvt. Ltd., a Grade-A Top Tier-1 Global Solar Manufacturer and one of India’s Leading integrated solar EPC and module manufacturing companies, has successfully airlifted approximately 100 tons of high-efficiency solar cells via a specially chartered cargo aircraft to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The successful arrival of this large-scale shipment marks […]

ADB Launches New Trust Fund to Accelerate Progress on ASEAN Power Grid – EQ

In Short : Asian Development Bank has launched a dedicated trust fund to accelerate the ASEAN Power Grid, aiming to expand cross-border transmission, enable regional electricity trade, and integrate renewable energy. The initiative will finance project preparation, technical assistance, and institutional capacity building while mobilizing public and private investments. The effort supports energy security, affordability, […]

Directions to REIAs-reg. – EQ

Summary: — ## **1. Document Overview** | **Parameter** | **Details** | | — | — | | **Issuing Authority** | Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), Government of India | | **Date** | 6 April 2026 | | **Subject** | Directions to Renewable Energy Implementing Agencies (REIAs) | | **Addressees** | SECI, NTPC, NHPC, […]

Petition of the CERC (Conduct of Business) and (Terms and Conditions of Tariff) Regulations for Truing up and determination of the transmission tariff for MSETCL owned Transmission Lines/Systems to other States – EQ

Summary: — ## **1. Case Overview** | **Parameter** | **Details** | | — | — | | **Petitioner** | Maharashtra State Electricity Transmission Company Limited (MSETCL) | | **Respondents** | Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL) and others (including KPTCL) | | **Subject** | Truing up of transmission tariff for **2019–24 period** (under Tariff […]

Petition of the CERC (Conduct of Business) and (Terms and Conditions of Tariff) Regulations for “POWERGRID works associated with additional System Strengthening Scheme for Chhattisgarh IPPs (Part-B)” in the Western Region – EQ

Summary: — ## **1. Case Overview** | **Parameter** | **Details** | | — | — | | **Petitioner** | Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL) | | **Respondents** | Madhya Pradesh Power Management Company Limited (MPPMCL) and others (including Raipur-Rajnandgaon-Warora Transmission Limited – RRWTL) | | **Subject** | Approval for truing up of transmission […]

Petition for determination of the tariff for “Transmission System for Kurnool Wind Energy Zone/Solar Energy Zone(AP) – Part-A & B’’ in the Southern Region – EQ

Summary: — ## **1. Case Overview** | **Parameter** | **Details** | | — | — | | **Petitioner** | Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL) | | **Respondents** | Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Limited (TNPDCL) & others | | **Subject** | Determination of tariff for transmission assets under the **Kurnool Wind/Solar Energy Zone […]

ITI Ltd issue Tender for SEC of LED Based Solar Street Lights at various locations in Uttarakhand with 5 Yrs Warrantee Comprehensive AMC – EQ

Summary: — ## **1. Business Opportunity Overview** | **Parameter** | **Details** | | — | — | | **Issuing Authority** | ITI Limited (Government of India Undertaking) | | **EOI Reference No.** | ITI/NNI/BD/UREDA/SSLS/01 | | **Issue Date** | 03 April 2026 | | **Project Scope** | Supply, erection, commissioning of **12W LED solar street […]

ASHVINI issue Tender for DEPSEITC of Hybrid Solar Power Plants Integrated with Street Lighting System at MBRAPP in Distt. Banswara, Rajasthan – EQ

Summary: —- ### **Key Business Points** 1. **Project Scope (End-to-End Responsibility)** The contractor is required to handle the entire lifecycle of the hybrid solar plants and integrated street lighting system, including: – Design & Engineering – Procurement & Supply – Erection & Installation – Testing & Commissioning 2. **Strategic Importance** – The project is part […]

Diversified Energy Mix Key to Meeting India’s Long-Term Electricity Demand, Says Power Secretary – EQ

In Short : India must adopt a diversified energy mix combining renewable and conventional sources to meet long-term electricity demand, Union Power Secretary Pankaj Agarwal said. He emphasized grid strengthening, storage deployment, and balanced generation planning. The approach aims to manage rising demand, ensure reliability, and support renewable integration while maintaining round-the-clock power supply across […]