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India’s Wind Energy Installations Up 105% YoY in Q3 2025

India added 1.4 GW of wind energy capacity in the third quarter (Q3) of 2025, a 105% year-over-year (YoY) increase from 706.5 MW in Q3 2024, according to Mercom India Research. Capacity additions, however, fell 11% compared to Q2 ...

October 28, 2025

Markets & Policy

MPERC Drops RPO Default Cases After Power Ministry’s Notification

The Madhya Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (MPERC) has withdrawn 65 suo motu petitions initiated against various obligated entities for non-compliance with renewable purchase obligation (RPO) targets. This move follows a...

October 28, 2025

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Global Solar Sector Attracts $17.3 Billion Corporate Funding in 9M 2025, Down 22% YoY

Total corporate funding, including venture capital funding, public market, and debt financing, for the solar sector globally, stood at $17.3 billion in the first nine months (9M) of 2025, 22% lower than the $22.3 billion raised in...

October 24, 2025

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Uttar Pradesh Issues New Framework for Captive Renewable Energy Projects

The Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (UPERC) has notified the Captive and Renewable Energy Generating Plants Regulations, 2024, setting a comprehensive framework for renewable and captive generation in the state fro...

October 28, 2025

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Telangana Floats Tender to Prepare DPRs for 57 MW Solar Projects

The Telangana Power Generation Corporation (TGGENCO) has invited bids to prepare detailed project reports (DPR) for solar projects of a cumulative capacity of 57 MW. The last date to submit bids is November 19, 2025. Bids will be opened on November...

October 30, 2025

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MNRE Issues Standard Operating Procedure for ALMM Wind Turbine Enlistment

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers Wind (ALMM-Wind) and the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers Wind Turbine Components (ALMM-WTC)....

October 30, 2025

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Mining Firm MOIL Invites Bids for 15 MW Solar Project in Madhya Pradesh

Nagpur-based MOIL, a state-owned manganese-ore mining company, has invited bids for a 15 MW grid-connected solar project at Rajgarh Khas in Madhya Pradesh. Bids must be submitted by December 2, 2025. Bids will be opened on December 4. The estimated...

October 30, 2025

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Nxtra to Source Power from AMPIN’s 13 MW Solar Project in Maharashtra

Data center company Nxtra Data, a subsidiary of Bharti Airtel, will procure power from a 13.2 MW solar project in captive mode from AMPIN Energy C&I Sixteen, a special purpose vehicle (SPV) of AMPIN C&I. The project will be developed in...

October 30, 2025

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Bhuvee Stenovate’s 1 MW Rooftop Solar System to Pay Itself Back in 15 Months

Aiming to lower electricity expenses and advance its sustainability goals, Bhuvee Stenovate, which manufactures and trades in kitchen utensils, sinks, and other general utility steel products, has commissioned a 999.9 kW rooftop solar project at its...

October 30, 2025

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Corning Begins Solar Ingot and Wafer Production at Michigan Facility

U.S.-headquartered manufacturer of glass for industrial and scientific applications, Corning, has operationalized a solar ingot and wafer facility, co-located with its polysilicon manufacturing plant in Hemlock, Michigan. Corning brought the...

October 30, 2025

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Daily News Wrap-Up: JAKEDA Tenders 153 MW Rooftop Solar Projects

Jammu and Kashmir Energy Development Agency (JAKEDA) issued a request for selection to empanel developers to set up 152.75 MW of grid-connected rooftop solar projects on government buildings in the union territory under the renewable energy service...

October 30, 2025

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EV Powertrain Company Raises ₹400 Million from Avaana Capital

Greater Noida-based electric vehicle (EV) powertrain design and manufacturing company Tsuyo has raised ₹400 million (~$4.82 million) in a Pre-Series A funding round led by Avaana Capital. The funding will be used to establish Tsuyo’s third...

October 29, 2025

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Saudi Arabia Awards 4.5 GW of Solar and Wind Energy Projects

The Saudi Power Procurement Company (SPPC) has awarded four solar and one wind projects totaling 4.5 GW in the sixth phase of the National Renewable Energy Program (NREP). Solar Projects Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company won the 1.4 GW Najran solar...

October 29, 2025

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ADB Approves $460 Million Loan for Agricultural Solarization in Maharashtra

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a results-based loan of $460 million to modernize rural power infrastructure, promote distributed renewable energy generation, and improve agricultural productivity by providing farmers with reliable...

October 29, 2025

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