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MNRE Has Issued Compliance Guidelines Regarding Inverter-level Generation Data And Storage Of Inverter-level Data Of Rooftop Solar Systems
The Ministry of New and Renewable Enegery (“MNRE”) vide its office memorandum dated 17.08.2026 (“OM”) has issued directions regarding compliance with guidelines on inverter-level generation data and storage of inverter-level data of Rooftop Solar systems (“RTS”) installed under PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana (“PMSG: MBY”). This OM is issued in continuation of the earlier guidelines issued by MNRE from time to time on secure communication of generation data and the compliance requirements for inverters and communication devices used under PMSG: MBY.
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MPERC Issues Standard Operating Procedure For Banking Of Power In The State Of Madhya Pradesh
The Madhya Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (“MPERC”) vide its Order dated 17.08.2026 has issued the Standard Operating Procedure (“SOP”) for Banking of Power for Green Energy Open Access Consumers (“GEOA Consumers”) in the State of Madhya Pradesh. The SOP has been introduced to establish a standardised and transparent framework for the banking of surplus renewable energy by GEOA consumers in Madhya Pradesh
India Energy
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Change In Law Compensation In India’s Power Sector: Is Full Restitution Possible Without Carrying Cost?
The Change in Law clause is a cornerstone of competitively bid power projects in India. It protects parties against unforeseen legislative and regulatory changes that alter the economic assumptions on which bids are submitted. The central objective is restitution: restoring the affected party to the same economic position as if the change had never occurred. Yet, in practice, Change in Law compensation under Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) is often determined and paid years after the expenditure has been incurred.
India Energy
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HSA Advocates
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Why Capacity Assurance Will Define The Next Decade For India's Electricity Sector?
India's power sector stands at a defining moment. For over a decade, the industry's focus has been on one objective: adding capacity. That objective has largely been achieved. Today, India is among the world's largest electricity markets, with a rapidly expanding generation fleet, significant renewable energy deployment, and ambitious plans to support economic growth, industrialization, and energy security.
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MNRE Has Issued Compliance Guidelines Regarding Inverter-level Generation Data And Storage Of Inverter-level Data Of Rooftop Solar Systems
The Ministry of New and Renewable Enegery (“MNRE”) vide its office memorandum dated 17.08.2026 (“OM”) has issued directions regarding compliance with guidelines on inverter-level generation data and storage of inverter-level data of Rooftop Solar systems (“RTS”) installed under PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana (“PMSG: MBY”). This OM is issued in continuation of the earlier guidelines issued by MNRE from time to time on secure communication of generation data and the compliance requirements for inverters and communication devices used under PMSG: MBY.
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MPERC Issues Standard Operating Procedure For Banking Of Power In The State Of Madhya Pradesh
The Madhya Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (“MPERC”) vide its Order dated 17.08.2026 has issued the Standard Operating Procedure (“SOP”) for Banking of Power for Green Energy Open Access Consumers (“GEOA Consumers”) in the State of Madhya Pradesh. The SOP has been introduced to establish a standardised and transparent framework for the banking of surplus renewable energy by GEOA consumers in Madhya Pradesh
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Change In Law Compensation In India’s Power Sector: Is Full Restitution Possible Without Carrying Cost?
The Change in Law clause is a cornerstone of competitively bid power projects in India. It protects parties against unforeseen legislative and regulatory changes that alter the economic assumptions on which bids are submitted. The central objective is restitution: restoring the affected party to the same economic position as if the change had never occurred. Yet, in practice, Change in Law compensation under Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) is often determined and paid years after the expenditure has been incurred.
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Change In Law Compensation In India’s Power Sector: Is Full Restitution Possible Without Carrying Cost?
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Supreme Court Holds That Electricity Utilities Are Governed By The Rule Of Strict Liability, And Not Absolute Liability, In Claims Arising Out Of Electrocution
The Supreme Court of India, through its judgment dated 12.08.2026 in Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation Limited v. Rekha and Others , set aside concurrent orders of the High Court of Karnataka which had fastened absolute liability upon the Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation Limited (“KPTCL”) in respect of two electrocution incidents.
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APTEL Held That Statutory Regulations Prevail Over Contractual Stipulations To The Extent Of Any Inconsistency
The Appellate Tribunal for Electricity through its judgment dated 11.08.2026 in M/s BSL Ltd. v. Managing Director, Ajmer Vidyut Vitran Nigam Ltd. & Ors., held that Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission (Terms and Conditions for Open Access) Regulations, 2016 is a complete code in itself and will prevail over the Wheeling and Banking Agreement dated 19.03.2013 executed between BSL and Ajmer Vidyut Vitran Nigam Limited.
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Contract Manufacturing Agreements Under India UK FTA: A Legal Guide For Chemical Businesses
Most of the commentary on the India–UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) has stayed focused on cars, textiles, and services. Chemicals rarely make the headline list. India already has real capability in specialty chemicals, agrochemicals, pharmaceutical intermediates, dyes, and pigments, and the UK brings a mature chemicals and life-sciences ecosystem with genuine demand on the other side.
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