Top Stories Of The Day: India Records 297,803 MU RE Power; Opens USD 500B Energy Investment and More

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India Generates 297,802.56 MU Renewable Power in 2025 India generated 297,802.56 million units of renewable electricity in 2025, with solar and wind contributing over 85% of total output. The milestone highlights India’s accelerating clean energy transition, backed by capacity additions, improved grid integration, and rising renewable penetration nationwide. 🔗 https://solarquarter.com/2026/01/27/india-generates-297802-56-mu-renewable-power-in-2025-solar-and-wind-account-for-over-85-of-output/


India Eyes USD 500 Billion Energy Investment Opportunity India has unveiled a USD 500 billion investment opportunity across renewable energy, grid modernization, green hydrogen, and storage. The initiative signals strong policy backing to scale clean energy capacity, attract global capital, and meet long-term decarbonization and energy security goals. 🔗 https://solarquarter.com/2026/01/27/india-targets-major-energy-expansion-with-usd-500-billion-investment-opportunity/


SECI Seeks Consultants to Strengthen Renewable Programs The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has invited bids for specialized consultants to support renewable energy initiatives. The move aims to enhance project structuring, implementation efficiency, and monitoring capabilities as India scales up large-scale solar, wind, and hybrid projects. 🔗 https://solarquarter.com/2026/01/27/seci-invites-bids-for-specialized-consultants-to-strengthen-renewable-energy-initiatives/


Power Ministry Showcases Digital, Renewable Shift at Republic Day The Ministry of Power’s Republic Day tableau highlighted India’s digital power infrastructure and renewable energy transition. It showcased smart grids, renewable integration, and clean energy growth, reflecting the government’s push toward modernized, technology-driven, and sustainable power systems. 🔗 https://solarquarter.com/2026/01/27/power-ministrys-republic-day-tableau-highlights-digital-and-renewable-energy-transition/


CSERC Clarifies Group and Virtual Net Metering Rules The Chhattisgarh State Electricity Regulatory Commission clarified regulations for group and virtual net metering, enabling broader participation in renewable energy adoption. The move supports shared solar models, improves consumer access, and encourages distributed renewable installations across the state. 🔗 https://solarquarter.com/2026/01/27/cserc-clarifies-group-and-virtual-net-metering-rules-boosting-renewable-energy-adoption-in-chhattisgarh/

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NLC India Commissions 300 MW Barsingsar Solar Project NLC India has fully commissioned its 300 MW Barsingsar solar project in Rajasthan, raising its total renewable capacity to 1,766 MW. The project strengthens the state’s solar footprint and supports India’s broader renewable capacity expansion targets. 🔗 https://solarquarter.com/2026/01/27/nlc-india-commissions-full-300-mw-barsingsar-solar-project-in-rajasthan-boosts-re-to-1766-mw/


GRIHA–TERI Hold Consultation on Scaling BIPV in India GRIHA Council and TERI conducted a stakeholder consultation to advance building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) adoption. Discussions focused on policy alignment, market readiness, and technical standards to integrate solar seamlessly into India’s urban and commercial building landscape. 🔗 https://solarquarter.com/2026/01/27/griha-council-teri-hold-stakeholder-consultation-on-scaling-bipv-integration-in-india/


TGERC Revises Open Access Rules in Telangana The Telangana Electricity Regulatory Commission amended open access rules, shifting Renewable Energy Certificate (REC) eligibility directly to renewable power generators. The revision aims to improve market transparency, strengthen renewable economics, and promote open-access-based clean power procurement. 🔗 https://solarquarter.com/2026/01/27/tgerc-amends-open-access-rules-shifts-rec-eligibility-to-renewable-power-generators-in-telangana/


KERC Schedules Hearing on Reducing Cross-Subsidy The Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission has scheduled a public hearing on draft regulations aimed at reducing cross-subsidy levels. The proposal seeks to improve tariff rationalization, enhance market efficiency, and encourage open access and renewable energy procurement. 🔗 https://solarquarter.com/2026/01/27/kerc-schedules-public-hearing-on-draft-regulations-to-reduce-cross-subsidy-in-karnataka-electricity-sector/

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HERC Sets ₹2.50/kWh Tariff for Sirsa Solar Project Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission approved a ₹2.50/kWh tariff for a 10.72 MW solar project in Sirsa and cleared 12.20 MW DC capacity. The decision supports cost-effective solar procurement and capacity expansion within the state. 🔗 https://solarquarter.com/2026/01/27/herc-sets-tariff-for-10-72-mw-sirsa-solar-project-at-%e2%82%b92-50-kwh-approves-12-20-mw-dc-capacity-in-haryana/


ACME Group to Set Up Green Methanol Facility in Odisha ACME Group plans to establish a 200 KTPA green methanol plant in Odisha, advancing India’s green hydrogen ecosystem. The project supports decarbonization of industrial fuels and positions green methanol as a key export-oriented clean energy product. 🔗 https://solarquarter.com/2026/01/27/acme-group-to-set-up-200-ktpa-green-methanol-facility-in-odisha-to-boost-indias-green-hydrogen-ambitions/


Adani Energy Solutions Expands C&I Renewable Portfolio Adani Energy Solutions signed a renewable hybrid power agreement with Asahi India Glass, expanding its commercial and industrial clean energy portfolio. The deal reinforces the shift toward corporate renewable sourcing and long-term green power contracts in India. 🔗 https://solarquarter.com/2026/01/27/adani-energy-solutions-expands-ci-portfolio-with-asahi-india-glass-renewable-hybrid-power-deal/


Puducherry’s Grid to Transform with Renewable Integration Puducherry’s power system is set for transformation under a 2030 grid modernization plan emphasizing renewable integration. The initiative aims to improve reliability, enable higher clean energy penetration, and strengthen regional grid resilience. 🔗 https://solarquarter.com/2026/01/27/renewable-energy-integration-to-reshape-puducherrys-power-system-under-2030-grid-transformation-plan/


OERC Notifies Grid Support Charges for Captive Plants The Odisha Electricity Regulatory Commission notified Grid Support Charges Regulations, 2026, applicable to captive power plants. The framework seeks fair cost recovery for grid usage while balancing industrial power requirements and grid stability. 🔗 https://solarquarter.com/2026/01/27/oerc-notifies-grid-support-charges-regulations-2026-for-captive-power-plants-in-odisha/

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RERC Approves Dual Power Supply for Large Consumers Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission approved dual power supply provisions for HT and EHT consumers to enhance supply reliability. The move enables flexibility, reduces outage risks, and supports industrial energy security across the state. 🔗 https://solarquarter.com/2026/01/27/rerc-approves-dual-power-supply-for-ht-and-eht-consumers-to-improve-reliability-in-rajasthan/


Outlook:

India’s renewable energy momentum continues to accelerate through policy reforms, large-scale solar commissioning, grid modernization, and green fuel investments. Regulatory clarity and rising corporate participation are strengthening clean energy deployment while improving system resilience nationwide.


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