Indian Energy Exchange records highest-ever monthly electricity volume in August
The average market clearing price rose 22 per cent in the Day-Ahead Market and 30.4 per cent in the Real-Time Market.
In August 2026, the Indian Energy Exchange (IEE) witnessed an unprecedented surge in electricity traded volume, reaching a record high of 13,938 million units (MUs), marking a staggering 20.2% increase compared to the previous year. The Day-Ahead Market average market clearing price climbed by 22% to Rs 4.88/unit, while the Real-Time Market average rose even more dramatically by 30.4% to Rs 4.41/unit.
In total, 2.91 lakh Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) were traded in August 2026, a sharp decline of 86.6% due to reduced participation. Two trading sessions took place - one on August 12, 2026, with a clearing price of Rs 370/REC, and another on August 27, 2026, with a clearing price of Rs 350/REC. The next REC trading sessions are set for September 9 and September 30.
Participation in the RECs trading sessions is expected to improve as the market returns to normal operations.
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