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Leading Solar Tracker Suppliers in India in 2025

India is seeing an increased adoption of solar tracking systems, particularly in utility-scale projects, to maximize energy generation. By improving energy yield without additional land, trackers are becoming essential for develop...

May 4, 2026

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Storage Becomes Critical to Solar Economics After Maharashtra Banking Changes

Maharashtra’s revised renewable energy and multi-year tariff framework ties solar consumption directly to the time of generation. The order defines solar hours as 09:00 to 17:00, an eight-hour window that captures the majority of ...

April 30, 2026

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Solar Share in India’s Renewable Energy Capacity Rises to 55% in Q1 2026

Solar power accounted for 28.4% of total installed power capacity and 55% of total installed renewable energy capacity as of March 2026, up from 26.5% and 52.7%, respectively, in the previous quarter. Solar project installations h...

April 30, 2026

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Why India’s Solar Cell Production Lags Behind Module Manufacturing

India’s solar manufacturing sector is expanding unevenly, with module production scaling rapidly while cell manufacturing continues to lag. Despite policy support and strong domestic demand, the gap highlights underlying technolog...

April 29, 2026

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Rajasthan Issues Guidelines for Battery Storage Integration with Renewables

The Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Prasaran Nigam (RRVPNL) has issued a standard operating procedure (SOP) for the first time charging of battery energy storage systems (BESS) installed with commissioned or soon-to-be-commissioned renewable energy projects...

May 4, 2026

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PFC Consulting Tenders Interstate Transmission Project in Maharashtra

PFC Consulting has issued a tender to select a transmission service provider to develop an interstate transmission system (ISTS) for a network expansion project. The project involves developing an ISTS for a network expansion near Satara,...

May 4, 2026

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NEEPCO Issues Tender for Rooftop Solar Projects Across Northeast States

The North Eastern Electric Power Corporation (NEEPCO) has invited bids from empaneled channel partners to set up grid-connected rooftop solar systems across three northeastern states. The systems, ranging from 1 kW to 10 kW,  will be installed...

May 4, 2026

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Solar Cell Capacity Under ALMM List-II Nears 30 GW

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has expanded the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) List-II for solar cells in its seventh revision. RenewSys India has entered the ALMM List-II with 452 MW of bifacial N-Type TOPCon...

May 4, 2026

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Punjab to Procure Firm, Dispatchable Renewable Energy from NHPC

The Punjab State Electricity Regulatory Commission (PSERC) approved the long-term procurement of firm, dispatchable renewable energy by the Punjab State Power Corporation from NHPC for a period of 25 years. The approval covers 160 MW under Tranche...

May 4, 2026

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Gujarat Floats Tender to Procure Power from 250 MW Wind Projects

Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam (GUVNL) has invited bids to procure power from 250 MW of grid-connected wind projects. Bids must be submitted by May 26, 2026. Bids will be opened on May 29. The Phase XI tender also has a greenshoe option for an additional...

May 4, 2026

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GRIDCO Floats Consultancy Tender for 225 MW Floating Solar Project

The Grid Corporation of Odisha (GRIDCO) has invited bids to select a consultant to conduct an environmental and social impact assessment of a floating solar project. The last date to submit bids is June 3, 2026. Bids will be opened on the same day....

May 4, 2026

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Drop in Module Shipments Pushes Jinko Solar’s Q1 Revenue Down 11.5% YoY

China-based solar cell and module manufacturer JinkoSolar posted a revenue of RMB12.25 billion (~$1.78 billion) in the first quarter (Q1) of 2026, down 11.5% year-over-year (YoY) from RMB13.84 billion (~$2 billion). The company attributed the...

May 4, 2026

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Weather, Financing Challenges Weigh on Enphase’s Weak Start to 2026

Microinverter and battery storage supplier Enphase Energy reported revenue of $282.9 million in the first quarter (Q1) of 2026, decreasing 20.6% year-over-year (YoY) from $356.1 million. Net profit stood at $62.26 million, down 30.2% YoY from $89.24...

May 4, 2026

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