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Andhra Pradesh Data Center Boom Spurs Renewable Power, Transmission Demand

Andhra Pradesh is witnessing a surge in proposed data center capacity, led by large projects around Visakhapatnam, Anakapalli, and Vizianagaram, creating significant new electricity demand and opening opportunities for renewable e...

September 23, 2026

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Satellite-Ground Irradiance Gaps Raise Risks for Solar Projects in India

India’s average solar irradiance ranges from 3.5 kWh/m²/day to 5.5 kWh/m²/day. Differences between satellite-derived irradiance estimates and actual ground conditions can create uncertainty in generation forecasts and financial mo...

September 21, 2026

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Battery Storage Projects May Gain from Rule Change on Charging, Discharging

Battery energy storage system (BESS) developers with existing connectivity can increase the storage duration of their projects without seeking additional grid connectivity capacity under a new procedure issued by the Central Trans...

September 21, 2026

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Solar Module Microcracks Raise Performance, Warranty Risks

In its 2026 PV Module Reliability Scorecard, solar testing lab Kiwa PVEL reported that 87% of the manufacturers it tested had at least one module fail a reliability test. Mechanical breakage was among the two biggest problem areas...

September 17, 2026

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APTEL Sets Aside Maharashtra Order on Surplus Wind Energy Injection

The Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (APTEL) has set aside an order passed by the Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) that had rejected a wind power generator’s claim relating to surplus electricity injected into the grid. The...

September 23, 2026

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US Moves to Curb Polysilicon Stockpiling Ahead of New Tariffs

The U.S. Department of Commerce has temporarily restricted  imports of polysilicon and its derivatives to prevent companies from stockpiling products ahead of the impending minimum import prices (MIP) and tariffs. In August 2026, the U.S. announced...

September 23, 2026

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WBERC Approves Bidding Terms for 1.5 GW RTC Renewable Power Procurement

The West Bengal Electricity Regulatory Commission (WBERC) has approved the bidding documents and most of the deviations proposed by West Bengal State Electricity Distribution Company (WBSEDCL) for procuring 1,500 MW of round-the-clock (RTC)...

September 23, 2026

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Global Renewable Capacity Must Double to Reach 11.2 TW by 2030: Report

Global renewable energy capacity additions must more than double to reach 11.2 TW by 2030 and meet the UAE Consensus target of tripling renewables from 2022 levels, according to a report by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), the...

September 23, 2026

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Amber Raises $56 Million in Series E Funding Round

Amber, an energy company that automates home batteries and electric vehicles (EVs), has closed a A$78.5 million (~$56 million) Series E funding round. 1GT, Morgan Stanley’s climate technology fund, led the round, with participation from existing...

September 23, 2026

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Tripura Tenders Verification Work for ADB-Backed Renewable Energy Program

The Tripura State Electricity Corporation (TSECL) has invited bids to hire an independent verification agency for the verification of Disbursement-Linked Indicators (DLIs) under the ‘Transforming Renewable Energy Acceleration in Tripura’...

September 23, 2026

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Defence Estates Office Invites Bids for Solar Project in Bihar

The Defence Estates Office, Jharkhand and Bihar Circle, has invited bids to develop a solar power project at Panchanpur Air Force Station in Gaya district, Bihar. The project involves developing a 55 MW solar plant. The last date to submit bids is...

September 23, 2026

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PFC Consulting Tenders Transmission Project to Evacuate Renewables in Tamil Nadu

PFC Consulting (PFCCL) has invited bids to select a transmission service provider to establish an interstate transmission system for strengthening the network at the Karur Pooling Station in Tamil Nadu and facilitate the integration of renewable...

September 23, 2026

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Defense Estates Floats Tender for 25 MW Solar Project in Andhra Pradesh

The Defense Estates Office, Visakhapatnam Circle, has invited bids to develop a 25 MW solar power project at Bobbili Airfield in Andhra Pradesh under a design, build, finance, operate, maintain, and transfer (DBFOMT) model. The authority aims to...

September 23, 2026

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MENA Weekly Round-Up: Egypt Bags $4 Million Grant for Green Ammonia Project

The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) will provide a $3.55 million reimbursable grant to support Egypt’s Ra green ammonia project in East Port Said under its Africa Green Hydrogen Program. The funding is part of the $20 million reimbursable...

September 23, 2026

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