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Farmers in Maharashtra and Rajasthan Turn to Robotic Cleaning to Improve Solar Output

The rapid rollout of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (PM-KUSUM) program is gradually transforming India’s rural solar landscape by enabling decentralized, feeder-level solar power projects for agricu...

January 14, 2026

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Is Aggressive Bidding Distorting the Economics of Energy Storage Projects in India?

Only 50% of the standalone battery energy storage system (BESS) projects evaluated in a new industry survey showed positive project economics and economic viability under modeled assumptions, highlighting the continuing cost chall...

January 13, 2026

Markets & Policy

MNRE Extends Timelines for Renewable Energy Projects Hit by GIB Case

In a major relief for the renewable energy sector, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has approved time extensions for projects delayed due to the prolonged case in the Supreme Court over power transmission lines in t...

January 13, 2026

Markets & Policy

Rajasthan Renewable Curtailment Continues as Grid Constraints Limit Evacuation

Renewable energy generation in Rajasthan continues to experience large-scale curtailment, despite new transmission projects coming online. The 765 kV Khetri–Narela interstate transmission line, recently commissioned, was expected ...

January 13, 2026

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L&T Wins Order for 3 GW Pumped Storage Project from Torrent

Heavy Civil Infrastructure, a subsidiary of Larsen and Toubro (L&T), has secured an order from Torrent Energy Storage Solutions, an arm of Torrent Power, for the construction of the 3,000 MW Saidongar-1 Pumped Storage Project in the Raigad...

January 14, 2026

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Delhi Government to Generate Revenue From Green Projects Using Carbon Credits

The Delhi Government has approved a proposal to implement a Carbon Credit Monetization Framework to convert the city’s green projects into revenue-generating assets to support pollution control and sustainability efforts. Under the framework, every...

January 14, 2026

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Government Notifies Performance Standards for EVs Under PM E-DRIVE Program

The Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) has notified amendments to the Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) program for the automobile and auto components industry. The amendments have revised the performance criteria for electric vehicles (EVs)...

January 14, 2026

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GreenTech Raises ₹300 Million to Scale Wind Turbine Asset Management

GreenTech, an operations and maintenance (O&M) company specializing in wind turbine asset management, has raised ₹300 million (~$3.3 million) in its first funding round, comprising a mix of equity and debt, led by Transition VC. The company...

January 14, 2026

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Punjab DISCOM Floats Tender for 1 GWh Standalone BESS Projects

Punjab State Power Corporation (PSPCL) has invited bids to set up 500 MW/1,000 MWh standalone battery energy storage systems (BESS). The last date to submit bids is February 13. Bids will be opened on February 16. Bidders must submit an earnest...

January 14, 2026

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Chennai Petroleum Invites Bids for Pre-Feasibility of 100 MW Wind, Solar Projects

Chennai Petroleum Corporation, a subsidiary of Indian Oil Corporation, has invited bids for a pre-feasibility study for the round-the-clock (RTC) supply of 100 MW of energy from wind and solar power projects. The last day to submit the bids is...

January 14, 2026

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Renewable Energy Jobs Hit Record, But Growth Slows Amid Automation

Global renewable energy sector employment stood at 16.6 million in 2024, up 2.3% from 2023, even as global renewable power capacity expanded to 4,443 GW, with a record 582 GW added during the year, according to the Renewable Energy and Jobs – Annual...

January 14, 2026

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Daily News Wrap-Up: Has Aggressive Bidding Hit Standalone BESS Viability?

Only 50% of the standalone battery energy storage system (BESS) projects evaluated in a new industry survey showed positive project economics and economic viability under modeled assumptions, highlighting the continuing cost challenges facing the...

January 14, 2026

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India’s Solar Irradiation Below Normal in 2025, Global Anomalies Reach 20%

Global solar irradiation swung to both positive and negative extremes in 2025, with the highest positive anomalies reaching up to 20% over long-term averages (LTA), according to the maps released by Slovakia-based global solar data assessor and...

January 14, 2026

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Funding and M&A Roundup: Aspen Power Secures $200 Million

From: Mercom Capital Group Aspen Power, a distributed energy generation platform, announced the closing of a $200 million capital raise provided by Deutsche Bank. Aspen is said to partner with businesses, communities, and other industry participants...

January 14, 2026

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