Top Stories Of The Day: Power Grid Seeks Bids for 750 MWh BESS; India Launches First Port-Based Green Hydrogen Plant and More…

Power Grid Corporation of India has invited bids for a 187.5 MW / 750 MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) at Maheswaram Substation, Telangana. The project aims to enhance grid stability, optimize renewable energy utilization, and support peak demand through a four-hour discharge storage system under a competitive bidding framework.

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Oswal Group and Greenzo Energy have partnered to develop India’s first port-based 5 MW green hydrogen plant at Deendayal Port. The project will support maritime decarbonization, industrial clean fuel adoption, and India’s green hydrogen roadmap, positioning ports as key hubs for sustainable fuel production and export.

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NTPC has commissioned 130.47 MW of solar capacity at its Khavda-I project in Gujarat, strengthening India’s largest renewable energy park. The milestone supports national clean energy targets, boosts large-scale solar deployment, and enhances NTPC’s role in driving India’s energy transition.

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Waaree Renewable Technologies plans to acquire a 55% stake in Associated Power Structures in a ₹1,225 crore deal. The acquisition strengthens Waaree’s presence in renewable infrastructure, EPC capabilities, and project execution, reinforcing its expansion strategy across India’s fast-growing clean energy sector.

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Industry leaders highlight the need for policy stability, financing support, grid upgrades, and domestic manufacturing incentives in India’s 2026 Union Budget. Stakeholders emphasize accelerating renewable deployment, strengthening energy storage, promoting green hydrogen, and building a more self-reliant clean energy value chain.

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The Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission has approved a new intra-state transmission connectivity framework to improve grid planning, streamline renewable project connections, and enhance power evacuation efficiency. The move is expected to support Rajasthan’s growing renewable capacity and strengthen grid reliability.

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The Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission has granted a final hearing opportunity in an ongoing wind-solar hybrid tariff petition. The decision could influence hybrid renewable pricing frameworks, investor confidence, and future tariff structures, impacting Gujarat’s renewable energy market dynamics.

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Stäubli has announced a $10 million expansion of its Bengaluru facility to scale solar PV connector production. The investment strengthens local manufacturing, supply chain resilience, and product availability while supporting India’s renewable growth and export ambitions in solar component manufacturing.

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Swiss energy firm SoHHytec plans to invest $577 million in a solar-powered green hydrogen project in Maharashtra. The initiative aims to boost India’s hydrogen economy, support decarbonization, and strengthen the state’s role as a major clean energy and green fuel hub.

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India’s power distribution sector is reporting improved financial performance, renewable integration, and efficiency gains. Utilities are strengthening grid operations, reducing losses, and improving service delivery, signaling positive momentum in power sector reforms and clean energy adoption nationwide.

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ARCI has developed a 3.4V high-performance supercapacitor, marking a significant advancement in India’s energy storage technology. The breakthrough supports fast-charging applications, grid stabilization, electric mobility, and next-generation storage solutions critical for India’s clean energy transition.

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India will require $145 billion in annual energy investments to balance economic growth with net-zero commitments by 2035. The report highlights the need for accelerated renewable deployment, grid modernization, clean fuel expansion, and policy support to sustain long-term decarbonization goals.

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POWERGRID has issued a tender for a 400 kV GIS substation to support green hydrogen projects in Vizag. The project will strengthen transmission infrastructure, enable renewable power evacuation, and support the scaling of hydrogen production and clean industrial development in Andhra Pradesh.

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India’s clean energy momentum continues to accelerate, with growing investments in solar, storage, hydrogen, grid modernization, and manufacturing. Policy reforms, infrastructure expansion, and technology innovation are strengthening the country’s energy security while advancing its 2030 renewable and long-term net-zero ambitions.


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