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SECI has concluded its 125 MW / 500 MWh standalone Battery Energy Storage System auction in Odisha, reinforcing India’s push toward grid-scale storage deployment. The auction strengthens grid flexibility, supports renewable energy integration, and reflects growing developer interest in large-scale storage assets.


The January–February 2026 issue of SolarQuarter India captures key policy movements, major project developments, regulatory changes, and emerging investment trends. The edition offers in-depth insights into solar manufacturing, storage expansion, and India’s evolving renewable energy market landscape.


MNRE has issued draft guidelines to account for water-linked emissions in green hydrogen production. The framework aims to enhance lifecycle emission transparency, improve sustainability standards, and align India’s hydrogen production ecosystem with global environmental benchmarks.


MSERC has released draft 2026 regulations to accelerate distributed renewable energy adoption in Meghalaya. The proposal focuses on streamlined approvals, better grid integration, and policy support for rooftop and decentralized clean energy installations across the state.


CERC has disposed of a petition related to 300 MW connectivity and storage expansion at Bikaner-II. The order provides regulatory clarity around transmission access and hybrid infrastructure integration in large-scale renewable energy projects.


GERC has initiated public consultation for tariff determination of the 16 MW Mora Solar Project in Gujarat. The process ensures transparency and regulatory oversight while supporting steady solar capacity addition in the state.


IGBC organized the Green Assam Conclave 2026 to promote FAR-linked green building growth across Northeast India. The event focused on sustainable urban planning, green incentives, and expanding climate-responsive infrastructure in emerging regional markets.


Lineage Power has delivered its 100th containerized BESS unit, strengthening India’s grid-scale storage infrastructure. The milestone highlights accelerating adoption of modular storage solutions supporting renewable integration and peak load management.


GSECL has approached GERC for tariff approval of its 14 MW solar project in Morbi, Gujarat. The move reflects ongoing capacity additions and regulatory processes that underpin project bankability and long-term viability.


CERC has disposed of a petition concerning performance bank guarantee replacement in a solar power purchase agreement dispute. The ruling reinforces contractual compliance norms and financial safeguards in India’s renewable procurement framework.


The Bureau of Energy Efficiency celebrated 25 years of operation, with the Power Minister launching a commemorative logo, the Star Label mobile app, and the RCO portal. The initiatives aim to strengthen consumer awareness and advance India’s energy efficiency mission.


TNGECL has invited bids for 20 MW rooftop solar installations across government buildings in Tamil Nadu. The initiative supports decentralized solar adoption, reduces public electricity costs, and advances the state’s distributed renewable strategy.


Swayamurja has received the Solar O&M Excellence Award at Maharashtra Confex 2026, recognizing its operational efficiency and asset management practices. The award underscores the growing importance of performance optimization in India’s expanding solar sector.


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