Top Stories Of The Day: NTPC REL Issues 1,000 MWh BESS Tender; TPL Acquires 26% Solar SPV Stake

NTPC Renewable Energy Limited has issued a global tender for a 1,000 MWh battery energy storage system at its Bikaner solar plant. The project aims to enhance grid stability, enable peak power delivery, and strengthen large-scale renewable integration through advanced storage deployment.


Tamilnadu Petroproducts Limited plans to acquire a 26% equity stake in a solar special purpose vehicle for captive power supply. The move supports cost optimisation, energy security, and decarbonisation goals while strengthening corporate participation in renewable energy adoption.


NTPC Green Energy Limited commissioned 14.43 MW of solar capacity under the Khavda-I project in Gujarat. The development reinforces NTPC’s renewable expansion strategy and supports India’s ambition to build one of the world’s largest renewable energy parks.


The Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission directed discoms to implement monthly energy settlement for rooftop solar prosumers. The order aims to improve transparency, ease billing disputes, and encourage rooftop solar adoption by ensuring timely compensation for surplus power.


Radiance Renewables raised $100 million to accelerate its solar and wind energy portfolio across India. The funding will support capacity expansion, storage integration, and clean energy solutions for commercial and industrial consumers pursuing long-term decarbonisation strategies.


Power Grid Corporation of India invited bids for a 20 MW / 80 MWh battery energy storage project in Odisha. The project aims to strengthen grid flexibility, manage peak demand, and support renewable energy integration in the eastern power system.


Adani Energy Solutions achieved the milestone of installing one crore smart meters across India. The deployment enhances billing efficiency, grid visibility, and consumer engagement while accelerating the digital transformation of India’s electricity distribution infrastructure.


Volks Energie successfully completed a high-altitude nickel-cadmium battery bank project in Kargil for PGCIL. Designed for extreme conditions, the system enhances power reliability and resilience in remote regions with challenging terrain and harsh climatic environments.


A GEM report revealed that the global wind and solar project pipeline reached a record 4.9 terawatts in 2025. Growth is driven largely by emerging economies, reflecting accelerating clean energy deployment worldwide.


NITI Aayog released new studies outlining pathways toward Viksit Bharat and India’s net-zero goals. The reports analyse energy transition scenarios, economic growth trajectories, and policy frameworks needed to balance sustainability with long-term development.


The Draft Electricity Amendment Bill 2025 proposes ending infrastructure duplication, promoting network sharing, and ensuring fair competition in power distribution. The reforms aim to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and strengthen consumer choice across India’s electricity sector.


Serentica Renewables secured the highest allocation of 600 MW in SECI’s FDRE VII tender. The project will deliver 2,400 MWh of daily peak power using a co-located solar and battery energy storage system.


The IGBC Green Karnataka Summit 2026 highlighted 1,539 green projects covering 1.13 billion square feet. The event showcased Karnataka’s leadership in climate-resilient urban development and sustainable infrastructure initiatives.


Bondada Engineering commissioned 69.51 MWp of solar projects across multiple Indian states during January 2026. The achievement reflects strong execution capabilities and contributes to accelerating distributed and utility-scale solar deployment nationwide.


The IREDA board approved a ₹2,994 crore qualified institutional placement to strengthen renewable energy financing. The capital raise will enhance lending capacity while maintaining government ownership and supporting India’s expanding clean energy project pipeline.


UJVN Limited invited bids for a 40 MWh battery energy storage project in Uttarakhand. The initiative aims to improve grid stability, manage peak demand, and support renewable integration in the state’s mountainous power network.


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