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Developers Seek ALMM List-II Extension, Solar Manufacturers Push Back

With the June 1, 2026, deadline for mandatory sourcing of solar cells from the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) List-II fast approaching, solar developers are urging the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE...

February 17, 2026

C&I

Solar and Battery Storage Lead C&I Shift Toward Clean Power Procurement

Commercial and industrial (C&I) entities, large institutions, and residential complexes are increasingly turning to clean power solutions that offer greater cost efficiency than conventional grid tariffs. Rooftop solar has lon...

February 18, 2026

C&I

How Renewables Help C&I Businesses Cut Costs While Future-Proofing Operations

Tamil Nadu’s commercial and industrial (C&I) renewable energy market is entering a more mature phase, where the discourse is shifting from simple tariff savings to long-term strategy, infrastructure planning, and export compet...

February 17, 2026

Grid

Rethinking Meter Data Management for India’s Smart Metering Scale: Interview

As India accelerates the rollout of smart meters under the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS), one challenge is becoming increasingly evident, i.e., hardware alone cannot fix the distribution sector’s long-standing ineffic...

February 17, 2026

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NHPC Floats Tender for 16.64 MW Rooftop Solar Projects on Government Buildings

NHPC has invited bids for the installation of 16.64 MW of rooftop solar projects on government buildings of central ministries across India, under the Renewable Energy Service Company (RESCO) model, as part of the PM Surya Ghar:Muft Bijli Yojana....

February 18, 2026

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BIS Mandates Rated Capacity Verification Guidelines for Lithium Batteries

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has issued guidelines to verify the rated capacity of portable sealed secondary lithium cells and batteries. All such cells and batteries must be tested for their actual discharge capacity at 20°C. For Existing...

February 18, 2026

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SECI Issues Tender for 10 MW Solar Project with 20 MWh BESS in Odisha

The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has invited bids to set up a 10 MW grid-connected solar project integrated with a 10 MW/20 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) in Odisha with viability gap funding (VGF). Bids must be submitted by...

February 18, 2026

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South Central Railway Invites Bids for 1.4 MW Rooftop Solar Projects

The South Central Railway has issued an engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) tender to set up rooftop solar projects with a cumulative capacity of 1.415 MW in Vijayawada Division, Andhra Pradesh. The estimated project cost is ₹89.36...

February 18, 2026

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Daily News Wrap-Up: Developers Seek ALMM List-II Extension

With the June 1, 2026, deadline for mandatory sourcing of solar cells from the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) List-II fast approaching, solar developers are urging the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy to consider a time-bound...

February 18, 2026

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Gujarat Fabric Maker Expects 2.5-Year Payback with 450 kW Rooftop Solar

A Gujarat-based fabric manufacturer, Prem Industries, expects to achieve a return on investment for its 450 kW rooftop solar project within just 2.5 years, demonstrating that commercial and industrial units can save substantially on power bills by...

February 18, 2026

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SECI Invites Bids for Supply of 870 MWp of Solar Modules

The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has floated a tender for the supply of 870 MWp of domestic content requirement-compliant solar modules for projects in Radhanesda, Gujarat, under Tranche III of the Central Public Sector Undertaking...

February 18, 2026

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Higher Wind Installations Push Inox Wind’s Revenue Up by 33% YoY in Q3

Wind energy solutions provider Inox Wind (IWL) reported revenue of ₹12.07 billion (~$133.13 million) in the third quarter (Q3) of the financial year (FY) 2026, a 32.5% year-over-year (YoY) increase from ₹9.11 billion (~$100.47 million). The company...

February 18, 2026

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NVVN Floats EPC Tender for 3 MW Rooftop Solar Project in Madhya Pradesh

NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam (NVVN) has issued a tender for the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) of a 3 MW rooftop solar project at Bank Note Press, Dewas, in Madhya Pradesh. The last date to submit bids is March 9, 2026. Bids will be...

February 18, 2026

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Global Power Demand to Grow 3.6% Annually Through 2030: IEA

Global electricity demand is entering a period of structural acceleration, with consumption projected to grow at an average annual rate of 3.6% between 2026 and 2030, according to the International Energy Agency’s (IEA) Electricity 2026 report. The...

February 18, 2026

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