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Higher Capacity Battery Cells Are Reshaping the Energy Storage Ecosystem

For much of the past decade, innovation focused on improving cell chemistry and lowering manufacturing costs. Today, the industry’s focus is shifting from cell-level performance to system-level optimization. The move toward ...

July 10, 2026

Mercom Research Focus

Maharashtra’s C&I Solar Market Shifts Toward Demand Matching

Maharashtra’s evolving renewable energy regulations have shifted the commercial and industrial (C&I) solar market from maximizing solar generation to optimizing when and how renewable energy is consumed. Developers say p...

July 8, 2026

Grid

Experts Emphasize Synchronizing Transmission and Power Generation Planning

As India expands renewable energy capacity, industry stakeholders say right-of-way and land acquisition challenges continue to limit visibility on project timelines, slowing grid infrastructure expansion. At the session “Ren...

July 9, 2026

Manufacturing

Manufacturers Expect Solar Cell Crunch to Not Last Beyond a Year

The renewable energy industry believes there will be a shortage of solar cells over the next 12 months due to the ALMM List-II mandate, but strong domestic demand, policy support, and increasing backward integration will help stab...

July 8, 2026

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InstaVolt Sells Iberian EV Charging Business to Powerdot

InstaVolt, an electric vehicle charging network operator, has sold its Iberian business operations in Spain and Portugal to European electric vehicle charging provider Powerdot. The transaction includes InstaVolt’s charging network and associated...

July 10, 2026

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Otovo Raises $7.25 Million to Fund Green Panel Solar Acquisition

Otovo, a distributed energy services provider, has raised $7.25 million through a private placement to help finance its proposed acquisition of Israel-based solar energy services company Green Panel Solar Energy Systems. Otovo plans to use the...

July 10, 2026

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EnergyX Secures $225 Million Investment for Chile Lithium Project

Energy Exploration Technologies (EnergyX), a U.S.-based energy technology company focused on lithium production and critical mineral supply chain infrastructure, has secured a $225 million strategic investment from Italian energy company Eni. The...

July 10, 2026

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Power Regulators Call for Thermal Ramping Overhaul as Renewables Surge

The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has proposed change to the way coal-fired power plants are scheduled and assessed for ramping operations, considering the integration of increasing volumes of solar and wind energy into the grid. At recent...

July 10, 2026

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Daily News Wrap-Up: India Widens Duty Exemption for Li-ion Cell Equipment

The Ministry of Finance issued a notification amending the customs duty exemption applicable to machinery used in lithium-ion cell manufacturing by replacing the existing list of eligible equipment under the 2002 customs notification. The entries...

July 10, 2026

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Opdenergy Secures $227 Million Financing for Renewable Energy Portfolio

Opdenergy, a global independent power producer, has secured $227 million in financing for its 371 MW operational renewable energy portfolio in Chile. The financing was provided by Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, BNP Paribas, and Instituto de...

July 9, 2026

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Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital Invites Bids for 3 MW Captive Solar Project

Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital & Research Center (HBCH & RC) has invited bids to set up a 3 MW captive solar power project at its premises in Visakhapatnam. The successful bidder will also be responsible for the operation and maintenance of the...

July 9, 2026

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South Africa Approves Generation Licenses for 890 MW of Solar Projects

The National Energy Regulator of South Africa has approved generation licenses for four solar projects with a combined contracted capacity of 890 MW. The projects were approved under the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement...

July 9, 2026

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CERC Rejects Connectivity Bank Guarantee Relief for 100 MW Wind Projects

The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has rejected the petition filed by wind power generators seeking a relaxation from the requirement to submit Connectivity-Bank Guarantee 2 (Conn-BG2) under the General Network Access (GNA)...

July 9, 2026

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