Kerala’s residential rooftop solar market saw a strong demand for solar-plus-storage systems over the past year. Consumers who previously chose standard grid-connected rooftop solar systems are now showing interest in adding battery storage. Installers report that consumers are exploring hybrid systems to understand whether storage can help them meet their backup needs amidst rising household electricity demand.

The Grid Controller of India (GRID-India) flagged a sustained frequency oscillation event in the Bhadla-Bikaner-Fatehgarh renewable energy complex in Rajasthan earlier this month. The event occurred between 10:26 AM and 10:40 AM on May 11, 2026, during which oscillations in voltage, active power, and reactive power were recorded across seven renewable energy projects with a cumulative capacity of 3,168 MW.

The Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission issued draft regulations to determine the fees and charges for the state load dispatch center. Stakeholders must submit their feedback on the draft Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission (Determination of State Load Despatch Center Fees and Charges) Regulations, 2026, by May 29, 2026.

In an exclusive interview with Mercom India, Amod Anand, Co-founder and Director at Loom Solar, a solar panel, inverter, and lithium battery manufacturer, called for a short transition window instead of an outright postponement of the ALMM for solar cells. He also shared his company’s evolution from a D2C rooftop solar brand to a comprehensive energy company, and plans for the future.

India is meeting new energy peaks during the day this summer, but come sundown, power shortages are becoming more frequent. Consider this: On May 19, 2026, at 3.40 PM, energy demand surged to a new high of 260.45 GW and was met with no shortage. Coal-based thermal power contributed the most to meeting demand, at over 162 GW. Renewables followed with 74 GW (solar 57 GW and wind 17 GW), with hydroelectric and nuclear making up the rest.

MAHAGENCO Renewable Energy invited bids for consultancy and project management services for eight grid-connected solar power projects of 25 MW each, along with battery energy storage systems in Maharashtra. The projects will have a combined solar capacity of 200 MW.

The Department of Atomic Energy invited bids for the design, supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of 2 MW of rooftop solar systems, along with five years of comprehensive maintenance, at the Nuclear Fuel Complex in Rawatbhata, Rajasthan. The last date to submit bids is June 10, 2026. Bids will be opened on June 12.

Gwalior Municipal Corporation invited bids to set up a 2 MW ground-mounted solar system at Manpur, Madhya Pradesh. The last date to submit bids is June 19, 2026. Bids will open on June 22. The scope of work covers the design, engineering, procurement, supply, erection, and commissioning of the project. It also entails comprehensive operations and maintenance services for 10 years following a 2-year defect liability period.

Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP), through its Growth Markets Fund II (GMF II), and British International Investment (BII) announced the launch of North Star, a $300 million (~₹28.86 billion) renewable energy platform in India. BII and CIP will each commit up to $150 million (~₹14.43 billion) to the platform and crowd in additional private capital.