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CERC Approves Key Deviations in 500 MW Pumped Storage Tender

Rakesh Ranjan — Tue, 05 May 2026 19:33:30 GMT

The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has approved the deviations sought by Madhya Pradesh Power Management Company (MPPMCL) and Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation (UPPCL) from the standard bidding guidelines for the procurement of 500 MW power from interstate transmission system (ISTS)-connected pumped storage projects.

IEX Trades 12 BU of Electricity in April as Unseasonal Rain Moderates Demand

Parth Shukla — Tue, 05 May 2026 18:49:27 GMT

Listen to this article The Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) reported a monthly electricity traded volume of 12,341 million units (MU) in April 2026, increasing 16.6%

Battery Manufacturer CATL Raises $5 Billion from Share Placement

Renu — Tue, 05 May 2026 18:24:15 GMT

Listen to this article Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL), a China-based battery manufacturing and technology company, announced the completion of a share placement of 62,385,000 new

NTPC REL Floats Tender for Balance of System for 2.1 GW Solar Projects

Arjun Joshi — Tue, 05 May 2026 17:05:22 GMT

NTPC Renewable Energy (NTPC REL) has floated two tenders inviting bids to supply the balance-of-system (BoS) for 2,100 MW of grid-connected solar projects in Andhra Pradesh.

Skycorp Solar to Acquire Remaining 56% Stake in Nanjing Cesun Power

Renu — Tue, 05 May 2026 16:31:05 GMT

Listen to this article Skycorp Solar Group, a manufacturer of solar cables and solar connectors, signed a share acquisition agreement to acquire the remaining 56%

Flow Battery Company CMBlu Closes $59 Million in Series C Funding

Renu — Tue, 05 May 2026 16:29:10 GMT

Listen to this article CMBlu Energy, an organic solid flow battery technology developer, announced the completion of a €50 million (~$58.5 million) initial close of

Odisha Proposes New Transmission Tariff Framework for FY 2028 and 2029

Rakesh Ranjan — Tue, 05 May 2026 15:44:06 GMT

The Odisha Electricity Regulatory Commission (OERC) has issued the draft ‘Terms and Conditions for Determination of Transmission Tariff Regulations, 2026,’ establishing the framework for determining transmission tariffs for intrastate transmission systems.

Chhattisgarh Approves Revised Power Load Management Plan

Meghana Prasad — Tue, 05 May 2026 15:17:52 GMT

The Chhattisgarh State Electricity Regulatory Commission (CSERC) has approved a revised load management procedure submitted by Chhattisgarh State Power Distribution Company (CSPDCL).

Solar Developers Reluctant to Exit 6 GW Bikaner V Transmission Project

B.S. Nagaraj — Tue, 05 May 2026 13:33:42 GMT

Listen to this article Renewable energy developers have shown reluctance to move away from the proposed Bikaner V transmission system to evacuate 6 GW of

Haryana Hikes Additional Surcharge for Open Access Consumers for 2H FY 2026

Arjun Joshi — Tue, 05 May 2026 13:05:34 GMT

The Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission (HERC) has approved the additional surcharge on electricity consumed through open access by consumers within the areas served by Uttar Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam and Dakshin Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam.