Restoring power faster: The growing role of emergency restoration systems in modern grids
Emergency Restoration Systems, often referred to as ERS, are gaining importance as a critical part of grid management. These systems are designed to restore transmission lines rapidly after failures caused by natural disasters, technical faults, or external damage. While traditional restoration methods can take days or even weeks, ERS offers a faster and more flexible alternative, helping utilities bring power back online in a much shorter time.
ReNew commissions 2.4 GW of renewable energy capacity in FY2026
ReNew commissioned 2.4 GW of renewable energy capacity in FY2026, its highest ever annual addition. The company now has total operating capacity of 12.6 GW, the second largest in the country.
Enviro Infra’s renewables order book surpasses INR 1,000 crore
Enviro Infra Engineers Ltd (EIEL), an EPC company in water and wastewater treatment, said its total order book exceeds INR 4,600 crore, with more than INR 1,000 crore coming from the renewable energy segment.
GAIL to invest INR 3,800 crore in 700 MW of captive solar projects across Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra
GAIL (India) Ltd, India’s leading natural gas company, has approved the setting up of 700 MW of solar power projects for captive consumption, with an investment of INR 3,800 crore, in the states of Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra.
Cyber threats for PV: What are ransomware attacks and how do they work
Ransomware attacks encrypt or lock critical PV system data and control platforms, preventing operators from accessing or managing their assets until a ransom is paid. These attacks can disrupt operations, reduce energy production, and create safety risks, making robust backups, segmentation, and incident response essential for resilience.
ANDRITZ to equip Torrent Power’s 3 GW pumped storage project
ANDRITZ’s scope for Torrent Power’s Saidongar-1 Karjat 3 GW open-loop pumped storage project comprises the design, manufacture, installation, testing, and commissioning of ten reversible pump turbines, motor-generators, and related electromechanical equipment.
GAIL to set up 600 MW solar project with 550 MWh BESS in Uttar Pradesh
GAIL (India) Ltd has approved the development of a 600 MW greenfield solar project integrated with a 550 MWh co-located battery energy storage system (BESS) in Uttar Pradesh. The estimated project cost is INR 3,294.86 crore, to be financed through a mix of debt and equity.
Managing cyber risks in the era of decentralized energy
The move toward decentralized energy resources offers resilience and flexibility in power generation, but it also introduces new complexities that demand proactive security measures.
India’s behind-the-meter stationary storage market to surpass 39 GWh by 2033, says IESA
A new report by the India Energy Storage Alliance (IESA) and Customised Energy Solutions (CES) projects India’s behind-the-meter (BTM) stationary energy storage market to grow from 32 GWh in annual demand in 2025 to over 39 GWh by 2033.
Which power markets are most impacted by the Middle East conflict?
Wood Mackenzie’s latest analysis explores how 13 of the world’s leading power markets are impacted by the current fuel crisis, with those most reliant on fuel imports facing the greatest risk exposure. The consultancy says the average cost of generation is set to increase by $2.30/MWh across these 13 markets if a de-escalation of the conflict enables fuel price moderation in the latter half of 2026, increasing to an average of around $8.30/MWh if current elevated price levels persist through the year.
