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Success of Green Energy Corridor III Hinges on Timely Project Execution

The Green Energy Corridor Phase III (GEC III) program has the potential to create new opportunities for transmission equipment suppliers, EPC firms, battery storage providers, and grid technology companies as India develops infras...

October 5, 2026

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Battery Storage Emerges as Peak Demand Management Tool for Maharashtra Businesses

Proposed restrictions on using banked renewable energy across time-of-day periods are strengthening interest in battery energy storage systems (BESS) among commercial and industrial (C&I) consumers in Maharashtra, particularly...

October 1, 2026

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Solar Modules Are Getting More Powerful: Junction Boxes Must Keep Up

The rapid evolution of solar module technology is driving changes in photovoltaic (PV) junction box design, with manufacturers moving from conventional single-box configurations toward split-box designs and higher current ratings ...

September 30, 2026

Energy Storage

Lithium Prices in China Drop Over 20% in September as Demand Weakens

Lithium carbonate futures on Chinese markets plunged more than 20% in September 2026 amid weakening demand and concerns over excess battery cell production capacity. Lithium carbonate prices fell 21.2% to $18,258.32/metric ton (MT...

October 5, 2026

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Military Engineer Services Floats O&M Tender for Solar Project in Tughlakabad

Military Engineer Services (MES) has invited bids for the comprehensive Operation and maintenance (O&M) of a solar power project at Air Force Station, Tughlakabad, New Delhi. The solar project has a total capacity of 1.7 MW. The last date to...

October 5, 2026

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Daily News Wrap-Up: Maharashtra C&I Units Eye Batteries to Manage Peak Demand

Proposed restrictions on using banked renewable energy across time-of-day periods are strengthening interest in battery energy storage systems among commercial and industrial (C&I) consumers in Maharashtra, particularly those seeking to shift...

October 5, 2026

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SECI Floats Tender for Standalone Battery Storage Projects Across India

The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has invited bids to select developers for supplying energy from standalone battery energy storage systems (BESS) in India for ‘on-demand’ use (SECI-ESS-IV). The total capacity of 800 MW/3,200 MWh will be...

October 1, 2026

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West Bengal Cold Storage Operator Turns to Solar to Reduce Power Bills

Running a cold storage facility is an energy-intensive operation, with refrigeration systems requiring a steady supply of electricity to maintain temperature-controlled conditions. The high electricity consumption can translate into substantial...

October 1, 2026

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Milky Mist Banks on 25 MW Solar Project for Energy Self-Sufficiency

Contributing nearly a quarter of the world’s milk supply, India’s dairy industry employs more than 80 million farmers. As the sector expands, powering continuous production while meeting stringent food safety standards can be challenging for milk...

October 1, 2026

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Inox Clean Energy Files Draft Papers for ₹100 Billion IPO

Renewable energy company Inox Clean Energy has filed a draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) for an initial public offering (IPO) of up to ₹100 billion (~$1.04 billion). The IPO will comprise a...

October 1, 2026

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Terra Clean Floats Land Aggregation Tender for Wind Project in Gujarat

Terra Clean, a wholly owned subsidiary of Indian Oil Corporation, has invited bids to aggregate land for an interstate transmission system (ISTS)-connected wind energy project in Gujarat. The scope includes arranging land and micro-siting for wind...

October 1, 2026

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Electric Vehicles Account for 13% of Vehicle Sales in Q3 2026

Electric vehicle (EV) sales in India reached 951,884 units in the third quarter (Q3) of 2026, a year-over-year (YoY) increase of 64.4% from 578,987 units recorded in the corresponding quarter of 2025. According to data released by the Ministry of...

October 1, 2026

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