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UPPCL Announces Winners of 1.5 GWh Battery Storage Auction

The Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation (UPPCL) has announced the winners of the 375 MW/1,500 MWh standalone battery energy storage auction. KCC Buildcon won 187.5 MW/750 MWh, and Agastya Green Energy won 62.5 MW/250 MWh at a tariff o...

May 6, 2026

Mercom Research Focus

Solar Inverter Suppliers Leading India’s Market in 2025

In 2025, inverter shipments to solar projects in India increased 40.8% compared to 2024, driven by record installations and a strong project pipeline targeted for commissioning in the first half of 2026, ahead of the phased reduct...

May 5, 2026

Grid

Solar Developers Reluctant to Exit 6 GW Bikaner V Transmission Project

Renewable energy developers have shown reluctance to move away from the proposed Bikaner V transmission system to evacuate 6 GW of solar power in Rajasthan, even after the project has been deemed infeasible. Developers granted in-...

May 5, 2026

C&I

Solar Plus Storage Push Reshapes C&I Renewable Energy Strategy

India’s commercial and industrial (C&I) energy procurement landscape has changed significantly. Rooftop solar, once seen as the ultimate solution, is now being positioned as the starting point of the C&I sector’s transitio...

May 6, 2026

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Daily News Wrap-Up: Top Solar Inverter Suppliers in 2025

In 2025, inverter shipments to solar projects in India increased 40.8% compared to 2024, driven by record installations and a strong project pipeline targeted for commissioning in the first half of 2026, ahead of the phased reduction in interstate...

May 6, 2026

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Project Finance Brief: Matrix Renewables Secures $332 Million

From: Mercom Capital Group Matrix Renewables, an independent power producer, has secured £245 million (~$332 million) in non-recourse financing. The funding package was structured as an underwritten project finance facility, provided by CIBC (London...

May 6, 2026

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Funding and M&A Roundup: CATL Raises $5 Billion from Share Placement

From: Mercom Capital Group Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL), a China-based battery manufacturing and technology company, announced the completion of a share placement of 62,385,000 new H shares in Hong Kong on April 30, 2026, raising HK$39.12...

May 6, 2026

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Bloom Energy Q1 2026 Revenue Jumps 130% to $751 Million

Fuel cell and electrolyzer manufacturer Bloom Energy reported revenue of $751.1 million in the first quarter (Q1) of the financial year (FY) 2026, a 130.4% year-over-year (YoY) increase from $326 million. Revenue exceeded analyst estimates of $529...

May 6, 2026

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CERC Approves Key Deviations in 500 MW Pumped Storage Tender

The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has approved the deviations sought by Madhya Pradesh Power Management Company (MPPMCL) and Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation (UPPCL) from the standard bidding guidelines for the procurement of 500...

May 5, 2026

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IEX Trades 12 BU of Electricity in April as Unseasonal Rain Moderates Demand

The Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) reported a monthly electricity traded volume of 12,341 million units (MU) in April 2026, increasing 16.6% year-over-year (YoY). India’s electricity consumption reached 154 billion units (BUs), up 4% YoY. April...

May 5, 2026

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Battery Manufacturer CATL Raises $5 Billion from Share Placement

Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL), a China-based battery manufacturing and technology company, announced the completion of a share placement of 62,385,000 new H shares in Hong Kong on April 30, 2026, raising HK$39.12 billion (~$5 billion) after...

May 5, 2026

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NTPC REL Floats Tender for Balance of System for 2.1 GW Solar Projects

NTPC Renewable Energy (NTPC REL) has floated two tenders inviting bids to supply the balance-of-system (BoS) for 2,100 MW of grid-connected solar projects in Andhra Pradesh. The last day to submit bids is June 5, 2026. Bids will be opened on the...

May 5, 2026

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