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Daily News Wrap-Up: Enlog Wins Mercom’s Third Startup Pitch Competition

Enlog, an AI-powered energy management and Internet of Things solutions provider, emerged as the winner of Mercom’s Third Startup Pitch Competition for Cleantech...

July 28, 2025

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Mercom Staff

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Daily News Wrap-Up: Government to Launch Utility-led Solar Program

The government will soon announce a utility-led program under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana to enable households without suitable rooftop space to benefit from...

July 25, 2025

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Mercom Staff

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Daily Wrap-up
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CERC Directs Phased Rollout of Power Market Coupling from January 2026

The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has directed a phased implementation of market coupling across power exchanges, starting with the day-ahead market...

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Central Electricity Regulator Approves Tariffs for NHPC’s 1.2 GW FDRE Projects

The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has approved a tariff ranging from ₹4.48 (~$0.051)/kWh to ₹4.56 (~$0.052)/kWh for NHPC’s 1.2 GW firm and...

July 24, 2025

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Melvin Mathew

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APTEL Rules Transmission Line Built by CTU Deemed Interstate System  

The Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (APTEL) has confirmed that transmission systems built, owned, and operated by the Central Transmission Utility (CTU) qualify as an...

July 16, 2025

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Arjun Joshi

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CERC Rejects Plea to Approve Tariff for 300 MW Wind-Solar Projects

The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has rejected Calcutta Electric Supply Corporation’s (CESCL) petition for approval of a tariff for 300 MW wind-solar...

July 11, 2025

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Melvin Mathew

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CERC Orders Andhra, Telangana DISCOMs to Clear Wind Energy Generator’s Dues

The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has directed Andhra Pradesh Southern Power Distribution Company (APSPDCL) and Telangana Southern Power Distribution...

July 7, 2025

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Arjun Joshi

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Markets & Policy

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Wind
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Daily News Wrap-Up: CERC Eases Land Documentation Norms for ISTS Connectivity

The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (APERC) permitted special purpose vehicles (SPVs) or subsidiaries of renewable energy companies to submit land and...

July 2, 2025

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Tina Freese

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Daily Wrap-up
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CERC Allows Project SPVs to Submit Land Documents for ISTS Connectivity

The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has permitted special purpose vehicles (SPVs) or subsidiaries of renewable energy companies to submit land and...

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Daily News Wrap-Up: Virtual PPA Framework in India Needs Regulatory Backing

Virtual power purchase agreements (VPPAs), a financial tool for energy-intensive industries seeking to meet their renewable energy obligations, have not gained momentum...

June 30, 2025

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Mercom Staff

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Daily Wrap-up
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No ISTS Charges Waiver for Solar, Wind Projects Commissioned after June 2028

The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has issued a time frame for waiving interstate transmission (ISTS) charges for renewable energy, energy storage...

June 27, 2025

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Arjun Joshi

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Virtual PPA Framework a Good First Step, But Regulatory Backing is Essential

Virtual power purchase agreements (VPPAs), a financial tool for energy-intensive industries seeking to meet their renewable energy obligations, have not gained momentum...

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Daily News Wrap-Up: APTEL Reverses Increase in Wind Energy Charges

The Appellate Tribunal for Electricity overturned orders by the Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission (TNERC) that had imposed increased charges on wind power...

June 23, 2025

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Mercom Staff

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Daily Wrap-up
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CERC Approves Tariffs for NTPC’s 1,170 MW Wind-Solar Hybrid Projects

The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has approved tariffs ranging from ₹3.28 (~$0.038) to ₹3.29 (~$0.038)/kWh for NTPC’s 1,170 MW of wind-solar hybrid...

June 20, 2025

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CERC Approves Tariffs for 960 MW Wind-Solar Hybrid Projects

The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has approved tariffs of ₹3.48 (~$0.04)/kWh and ₹3.49 (~$0.04)/kWh for NHPC’s 960 MW wind-solar hybrid power projects....

June 20, 2025

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Melvin Mathew

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