Summary: — ## 1. Background & Rationale for Procurement ### 1.1 Existing Solar PPA – MSEDCL executed a **PPA with Adani Renewable Energy Fifty-Five Ltd** on **29 October 2024** for **5000 MW solar power** at **₹2.70/kWh** (approved by MERC on 26 September 2024). – The solar power is being developed at **Khavda RE Park, Gujarat**. […]
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 […]
MoP – Parliament Q&A – EQ
Summary: — ### Key Business & Strategic Takeaways 1. **Energy Transition is Real:** Non-fossil fuel sources now constitute the **majority (52.3%)** of India’s installed capacity, signaling a permanent shift in the energy mix. 2. **Solar is the Growth Engine:** Solar has overtaken wind and hydro to become the single largest renewable source, with explosive growth […]
EA amendment 2026 (Captive requirements) – EQ
Summary: —- ### Key Provisions and Business Implications #### 1. **Definition of “Captive User”** – **Provision:** A captive user is the end-user of the electricity generated. This now explicitly includes consumption directly or through an **Energy Storage System (ESS)**. This clarifies that storing power for later use is still considered captive consumption. – **Group Entities:** […]
AVAILABILITY AND QUALITY OF POWER SUPPLY – EQ
In Short : Availability and quality of power supply are critical for economic growth, industrial productivity, and daily life. Reliable electricity ensures uninterrupted operations, while good power quality maintains voltage stability and frequency control. Utilities focus on strengthening transmission networks, improving grid management, and integrating modern technologies to deliver consistent, efficient, and high-quality electricity to […]
POWER GENERATION CAPACITY FROM VARIOUS SOURCES – EQ
In Short : Power generation capacity comes from multiple sources including thermal, hydro, nuclear, solar, and wind energy. Each source plays a crucial role in meeting growing electricity demand while supporting energy security and sustainability. As countries expand renewable energy capacity and modernize conventional power plants, a balanced mix of generation technologies remains essential for […]
Seeking comments on draft Electricity (Rights of Consumers) Amendment Rules, 2026 – reg. – EQ
Summary: — Here is a clause-by-clause breakdown of the key amendments: #### 1. New Connection Timelines (Amendment to Rule 4) – **Proposal:** Reduces the timeline for new electricity connections or modifications in **Municipal Corporation areas** to **3 days**, aligning them with existing timelines for Metropolitan areas. – *Municipal Areas:* 7 days – *Rural Areas:* 15 […]
Global Invitation for selection of Transmission Service Provider to establish Transmission system for the project namely “Transmission System for Proposed Green Hydrogen / Green Ammonia projects in Vizag area, Andhra Pradesh – EQ
Summary: — ### **1. Project Overview** * **Project Name:** Transmission system for proposed Green Hydrogen / Green Ammonia projects in Vizag area, Andhra Pradesh (Phase-I). * **Objective:** To create a transmission system capable of handling approximately 4,500-5,000 MW of power demand from new Green Hydrogen/Green Ammonia projects and datacenter loads in the Vizag region. * […]
Seeking comments on Draft National Electricity Policy, 2026 – Reg. – EQ
Summary: —- ### **1. OVERVIEW & CONTEXT** * **Purpose:** A comprehensive revision of the 2005 National Electricity Policy, mandated by the Electricity Act, 2003. * **Vision:** To support India’s goal of becoming a **”Viksit Bharat @ 2047″** (Developed India by 2047) by ensuring a **financially viable, environmentally sustainable, and competitive power sector**. * **Core Vision […]
CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE FOR REGULATORY AFFAIRS IN THE POWER SECTOR LAUNCHED AT IIT DELHI – EQ
In Short : A new Centre of Excellence (CoE) for Regulatory Affairs in the Power Sector was inaugurated at IIT Delhi on January 19, 2026. Jointly established with the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) and Grid Controller of India Ltd. (Grid India), the Centre will serve as a national hub for regulatory research, capacity building, […]