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Solar Encapsulant Demand Rises as Glass-Glass Modules Squeeze Backsheets

The demand for solar encapsulants is rising alongside the temporary surge in module demand, following the extension of the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM-II) mandate for solar cells. However, demand for backsheets...

September 1, 2026

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Module Glut, DCR Cell Shortages, and Financing Risks Squeeze Solar Manufacturers

India’s push to build a domestic solar manufacturing ecosystem is creating new challenges for manufacturers. While policy measures such as the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) and Domestic Content Requirement (DCR)...

August 31, 2026

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Karnataka’s Large-Scale Solar Pipeline Nears 11 GW

Karnataka’s large-scale solar market is set for another phase of capacity expansion, with nearly 11 GW of projects under development and in the pre-construction stage. The pipeline adds to more than 15 GW of operational large-scal...

September 1, 2026

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NLC India Selects Consultant for 600 MW Solar Plus Storage Project

NLC India has announced the winner of its auction to appoint the owner’s engineering consultant for NLC India Renewables (NIRL) to develop a 600 MW solar power project with a 300 MW/1,800 MWh energy storage system in Raghwa/...

August 31, 2026

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MENA Weekly Round-Up: UAE Renewable Energy Capacity Hits 8.2 GW in Decade

The United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) renewable energy capacity increased more than 63-fold over the past decade, rising from 129 MW in 2015 to over 8.2 GW in 2025. Clean energy accounted for 32.4% of the country’s electricity generation in 2025, with the...

September 1, 2026

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Pune Engineering Firm Eyes Savings on Power Costs with Rooftop Solar

Manufacturing facilities, with their daytime electricity demand and available rooftop space, are increasingly turning to solar systems to cut their electricity costs. Material handling equipment manufacturer Technovision Engineers has installed a...

September 1, 2026

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Waaree Transpower to Invest ₹1.92 Billion in Transformer Facility

Waaree Transpower, a manufacturer of power and distribution transformers and a subsidiary of Waaree Energies, will invest ₹1.92 billion (~$20.15 million) in a 500 MVA, 400 kV transformer manufacturing facility. Waaree Transpower manufactures power...

September 1, 2026

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Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners Acquires Wind, Storage Project in Australia

Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP), through its flagship fund Copenhagen Infrastructure V (CI V), has acquired the Gawara Baya hybrid wind and battery storage project in North Queensland, Australia, from renewable energy developer and operator...

September 1, 2026

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MNRE Extends Subsidy Claim Deadline for Legacy Rooftop Solar Applications

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has extended the deadline for claiming central financial assistance (CFA) for certain residential rooftop solar applications submitted under Phase II of the Grid Connected Rooftop Solar Program....

September 1, 2026

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Global Solar O&M Market Reaches 348 GW as Top Providers Consolidate

The global solar project operations and maintenance (O&M) market reached 348 GW of assessed capacity at the end of 2025, up 61 GW year-over-year (YoY), according to a report by Wood Mackenzie. Market consolidation continued during the year, with...

September 1, 2026

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GMIDC Invites Bids to Upgrade 12 MW Jayakwadi Pumped Storage Project

The Godavari Marathwada Irrigation Development Corporation (GMIDC) has invited bids from infrastructure developers, hydropower operators, renewable energy developers, engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contractors, and eligible...

September 1, 2026

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CEA Backs Two-Shift Thermal Operations for Higher Renewable Integration

India’s rapid renewable energy expansion is increasing pressure on thermal power plants to operate more flexibly, with a Central Electricity Authority (CEA) committee proposing two-shift operations at aging coal-based units. The committee identified...

September 1, 2026

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Haryana Allows Parallel Processing of Open Access and Banking Applications

The Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission (HERC) has directed distribution companies (DISCOMs) to process applications for renewable energy banking alongside open access applications. Background The case arose from a petition filed by the...

September 1, 2026

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Daily News Wrap-Up: Solar Manufacturing Faces Cell Supply, Financing Risks

India’s push to build a domestic solar manufacturing ecosystem is creating new challenges for manufacturers. While policy measures such as the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers and Domestic Content Requirement are driving localization, the...

September 1, 2026

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