RERC dismissed Shree Cement’s petition seeking to halve its contracted demand and qualify its existing 7.08 MW captive solar plant for the 200% capacity limit under 2025 GEOA regulations. The Commission ruled existing installations cannot automatically benefit from revised provisions; consumers must formally migrate, satisfy all conditions, and support additional renewable generation.

BERC directed BSPGCL to submit corrected Request for Selection and draft Power Purchase Agreement documents for its proposed 150 MW solar project paired with a 75 MW/300 MWh battery storage system. The revised documents must incorporate agreed modifications and be filed by November 9, 2026. The next hearing is scheduled for November 12.

BERC approved a ₹3.46/kWh tariff for Agrowin Agri Solutions’ 10 MW canal-bank solar project in Bihar, authorizing a 25-year PPA. Selected through competitive bidding, the project will support renewable purchase obligations and address projected shortages. After land-related delays, approximately 40 acres were secured in Aurangabad, subject to PPA revisions and final execution.

GERC rejected Sahaj Solar’s request to extend commissioning of its 4 MW Gujarat project, finding insufficient evidence that West Asia-related disruptions caused the delay. The developer missed the January 17, 2026 deadline, failed to provide timely force majeure notices, and placed equipment orders late. Consequently, PPA termination, bank-guarantee encashment, and grid-connection cancellation were upheld.

Zambia plans to commission the $1.2 billion, 2,300-kilometre Zambia-Tanzania-Kenya interconnector by the second quarter of 2029. Linking Southern and Eastern African power pools, it will enable up to 500 MW in electricity trading and improve supply reliability. Supported by $292 million in grants, construction includes over 600 kilometres of Zambian transmission lines.

Africa GreenCo and Westlum Energy completed Southern Africa’s first electricity Contract for Difference transaction through Green Tiger Markets. The milestone introduces a tool for managing price volatility without trading physical power, improving financial predictability, market liquidity and private-sector confidence. CFDs could support cross-border electricity trading, renewable-energy investment and regional power-market development.

NERSA registered 144 new electricity facilities in South Africa from July to September 2026, adding 3,129 MW and attracting R78.16 billion in investment. Solar dominated with 139 projects, while wind, battery storage and co-generation also contributed. All applications were processed within nine working days, supporting faster capacity expansion and energy diversification.

KPI Green Energy has energized 49.7 MWp in its solar project and 121.8 MWp in its hybrid project in Bharuch, Gujarat. Cumulative capacities now stand at 300.8 MWp and 510.7 MWp, respectively. Supported by long-term GUVNL PPAs, the additions advance the company’s IPP portfolio, recurring revenues, and renewable energy growth alongside its EPC business.

IOI Corporation Berhad has partnered with Tenaga Nasional Berhad and SMEs to develop a 500 MWac solar project with a 250 MW/1,000 MWh battery storage in Malaysia. This marks IOI's entry into large-scale renewable energy. The project aims to meet rising electricity demands, aligning with IOI's strategic focus on renewable energy.

VinEnergo has commissioned a rooftop solar power system integrated with a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in the Vung Ang Economic Zone in Ha...

ACWA reported stable nine-month 2026 net income, supported by portfolio expansion despite project delays. The company managed 112 assets globally, added power, storage, and desalination capacity, and achieved financial close on four projects. Battery storage remained a key growth area. ACWA also raised SAR 30 billion, maintained strong availability, and formed a US-focused partnership with EIG.

India ranks second globally for clean-industry investment potential, with US$434 billion across 61 projects, mainly in green ammonia, methanol, sustainable aviation fuel and low-carbon aluminium. However, only two projects have reached final investment decision. Stronger demand, financing, infrastructure, renewable power, supply chains and policy support are needed to advance the pipeline.