1. Tata Motors extends lifetime battery warranty to Nexon EV & Curvv EV.
After introducing lifetime battery warranty for the newly-launched Tata Harrier EV, Tata Motors has announced lifetime battery warranties for the Nexon EV (45 kWh variant) & Curvv EV.
In a press release, Tata Motors gave a statement: “By removing one of the biggest barriers to EV adoption, uncertainty around long-term battery health and replacement costs, Tata.ev is ensuring a greater ownership experience for its customers with this solution. This warranty, which is among the most comprehensive assurances when it comes to purchasing an EV, is being extended to all private individual customers of the Curvv.ev & Nexon.ev (45 kWh). This includes both new first-time buyers and current owners who are registered as the first owners of either of these two SUVs.”
2. India has 12,500 MW BESS projects under tender.
Speaking on the 2nd day of the India Energy Storage Week (IESW), Central Electricity Authority (CEA) Chairperson Ghanshyam Prasad stated that approximately 12,500 MW (12.5 GW) of Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects are currently in the tendering phase, with an additional 3300 MW (3.3 GW) in the pipeline.
As India accelerates its shift from fossil fuels to green energy, building a stable energy storage ecosystem has become crucial to diminish the intermittency issues related to renewable energy production.
3. Karnataka sets solar tariffs for FY26.
The Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) has issued an order on July 9, 2025 for solar power projects in the state (from July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026). The order covers (i) grid-connected ground-mounted projects and (ii) distributed solar photovoltaic projects, including rooftop systems. The Commission has renamed ‘Solar Rooftop Photovoltaic’, and the new term for it is ‘Distributed Solar Photovoltaic’ (DSPV).
The Commission approved benchmark tariffs of (i) Rs 3.07 per unit for megawatt-scale ground-mounted solar projects and (ii) Rs 3.08 per unit for distributed solar PV systems from 1kW up to sanctioned load for non-domestic consumers. For domestic consumers with 1kW - 10kW capacity, the tariff is Rs 3.86 per unit without capital subsidy. Consumers eligible under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojna will receive subsidized tariffs based on system size. The tariffs are Rs 2.30 for 1-2 kW, Rs 2.48 for 2-3 kW & Rs 2.93 for above 3 kW. These tariffs apply to new projects commissioned between July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026.
For domestic consumers (up to 150 kW), the requirement to sign a power purchase agreement (PPA) has been removed, and now, terms for it are included in the online application process.
4. Tesla Mumbai showroom to open on July 15.
Reuters has reported that Tesla will launch its first India showroom in Mumbai on July 15. Located in the city’s Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC), the 4000-square-foot ‘Experience Center’ will host a one and a half hour launch event. Tesla's first set of cars have already arrived in India. These are real-wheel drive (RWD) Model Y SUVs imported from Tesla's Shanghai Gigafactory.
Apart from the cars, Tesla has also imported Supercharger parts, car accessories & merchandise from US, China & Netherlands. After Mumbai, Tesla will open its next India showroom in New Delhi.
5. Government makes real-time weather tracking mandatory for large solar & wind plants.
The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has mandated real-time weather tracking at all large solar & wind power plants in India, effective July 2025. Regulatory requirements specify that power plants exceeding 50 MW capacity must install Automatic Weather Stations (AWS) with specified sensors to consistently monitor weather variables like solar irradiance, wind speed & direction, temperature, humidity, barometric pressure and rainfall. The data must be securely transmitted at 15 minute intervals to national & regional load dispatch centers, as well as Renewable Energy Management Centres (REMCs).
Real-time weather tracking from multiple locations will help in improving renewable energy forecasting. This will help in enhancing grid stability & reliability by enabling better management of supply & demand fluctuations.
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