Summary: — ### Key Business Points **1. Nature of Petitions:** – **Petition No. 120/AT/2026:** Filed under **Section 63 of the Electricity Act, 2003**. Seeks adoption of transmission charges discovered through a **Tariff Based Competitive Bidding (TBCB)** process. This allows the Commission to adopt the tariff discovered via competitive bidding without further scrutiny, ensuring cost efficiency. […]
India EV Sales Jump 35% YoY in Q1 2026 as Electric Mobility Adoption Accelerates – EQ
In Short : India’s electric vehicle sales recorded around 35% year-on-year growth in Q1 2026, reaching nearly 696,769 units. Rising adoption across two-wheelers, three-wheelers, and passenger vehicles drove the expansion. EVs accounted for about 9% of total automobile sales, reflecting strengthening market penetration, supportive policies, and improving charging infrastructure, accelerating the country’s transition toward cleaner […]
Petition for Adoption of usage charges for a 1000 MW Solar PV power station (Tranche-III) connected to the ISTS scheme phase-II by the Central Government – EQ
Summary: — #### 1. Core Business Matter – **Prayer:** Adoption of **usage charges** for a **1000 MW Solar PV Power Station** (Tranche-III) under the **CPSU Scheme Phase-II** (Government Producer Scheme) via competitive bidding. – **Bidding Authority:** IREDA (replaced SECI per MNRE OM dated 13.04.2020) – **Legal Basis:** Section 63 of the Electricity Act, 2003 (tariff […]
UT Releases ₹3.80 Crore Subsidy to 4,288 Households Under PM Surya Ghar Scheme, Boosting Rooftop Solar Adoption – EQ
In Short : The Union Territory administration disbursed ₹3.80 crore to 4,288 beneficiaries under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana to promote rooftop solar adoption. The initiative reduces installation costs, encourages decentralized generation, and supports clean energy goals. The subsidy rollout reflects increasing household participation and steady progress in expanding residential solar capacity across […]
Petition for Adoption of the Usage Charges for 1200 MW Solar PV Power Station (Tranche-III) Connected to the ISTS /STU under Central Power Sector undertaking Scheme Phase-II – EQ
Summary: — ### 1. Background and Context – **Petitioner:** Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI). – **Prayer:** Adoption of usage charges of **₹2.57/kWh** with **VGF of ₹44,72,000 per MW** for a 1200 MW solar PV project, discovered through competitive bidding. – **Governing Framework:** – **CPSU Scheme Phase-II** (MNRE, March 5, 2019) for setting up 12,000 […]
MNRE Urges Maharashtra to Remove Rooftop Solar Capacity Cap to Accelerate Adoption – EQ
In Short : The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has urged Maharashtra to remove its rooftop solar capacity cap, calling it regressive and restrictive. Eliminating the limit would boost consumer participation, expand distributed solar deployment, and support grid decentralisation. The move is expected to accelerate renewable adoption, reduce electricity costs, and strengthen India’s push […]
Petition for the Adoption of a tariff for 2000 MW ISTS Solar PV Power Projects with 1000 MW/4000 MWh ESS as per the guidelines of the Government of India – EQ
Summary: —- #### 1. Subject Matter & Significance This petition was filed by the **Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI)** under **Section 63 of the Electricity Act, 2003**, seeking the adoption of tariffs discovered through a competitive bidding process for: – **2,000 MW** of Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS)-connected Solar PV Power Projects – Paired […]
In the matter for the Adoption of Transmission Charges to Transmission System by the SR WR Power Transmission Limited – EQ
Summary: — ### Key Business Points #### 1. Project Overview – **Project Name:** “Inter-Regional Strengthening between SR Grid and WR Grid”. – **Scope of Work:** – 765 kV D/C transmission line between Parli New and Bidar. – 240 MVAr Switchable Line Reactors (SLR) at the Bidar end on both circuits. – 765 kV line bays […]
Sunsure Energy and JAKSON Engineering Sign Solar PPA to Strengthen Green Power Adoption – EQ
In Short : Sunsure Energy and JAKSON Engineering signed a solar power purchase agreement to supply green electricity, supporting decarbonization and cost efficiency. The deal enables clean power procurement, strengthens renewable adoption, and advances sustainability commitments. The partnership highlights corporate demand for solar energy, long-term price stability, and progress toward net-zero goals while expanding India’s […]
Petition for Adoption of Tariff for Supply of 6000 MWh Assured Peak Power from ISTS-connected RE Power Projects with ESS anywhere in India – EQ
Summary: —- **Project Overview:** – **Project:** Supply of 6,000 MWh of assured peak power (equivalent to 1500 MW for 4 hours). – **Type:** ISTS-connected Renewable Energy (RE) power projects with Energy Storage Systems (ESS). – **Location:** Anywhere in India. – **Tariff Discovery:** Tariff was determined through a transparent Competitive Bidding Process, and the petitioner seeks […]