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Essar Signs PPA for 300 MW Hybrid Renewable Energy Project

Essar Renewables, the renewable energy arm of Essar Power, has signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with NHPC for a 300 MW renewable energy project in Andhra Pradesh. The agreement follows the company’s successful bid for the project two years ago. Essar Power will invest approximately Rs. 45 bn in the development. The project will combine solar and wind generation with Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), enabling the supply of reliable and dispatchable renewable power. It forms part of Essar Power’s plan to build a diversified energy portfolio of approximately 5 GW across renewable,..

India Reaffirms Commitment to Global Solar Cooperation

India has reaffirmed its commitment to international solar cooperation and the equitable distribution of the benefits of renewable energy development, Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi said in New Delhi. His remarks followed the Bharat Renewable Energy Summit and Expo 2026, where he highlighted India’s election as president of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) for a third consecutive term. Joshi said discussions at the event had reinforced the need to move from solar commitments to investments, partnerships to projects, and ambition to measurable impact. He said ..

CERC Adopts Tariffs for SECI's 400 MW Solar Projects

The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has adopted tariffs for 400 MW of solar power capacity under a petition filed by the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI). The order, issued on November 2, 2026, covers projects being developed through special purpose vehicles of Azure Power India, with electricity scheduled for supply to Tata Steel and the West Bengal State Electricity Distribution Company. The tariff adoption follows a global competitive bidding process launched by SECI on June 25, 2019. The tender covered 7 GW of inter-state transmission system-connected solar power p..