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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

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Rooftop Solar, Open Access Shape Uttar Pradesh’s Growing Clean Energy Market

Uttar Pradesh’s clean energy market is increasingly being shaped by rooftop solar, open access, captive procurement, and emerging storage demand as businesses look for ways to manage electricity costs, improve reliability, and mee...

September 29, 2026

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SECI Seeks Offtakers for 7.67 GW of Renewable Energy and Storage Capacity

The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has listed 7.67 GW of renewable energy and energy storage capacity available for sale across multiple interstate transmission system-connected projects. The capacity includes 500 MW of ...

September 28, 2026

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Renewable O&M Moving Toward Data-led Asset Performance Management: Interview

India’s commercial and industrial (C&I) consumers are increasingly moving toward round-the-clock energy solutions by integrating storage with renewables. As renewable energy portfolios become more complex, operations and...

September 29, 2026

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Germany Awards 480 MW of Solar Plus Storage, 6 MW of Biomethane Capacity

Germany’s Federal Network Agency (Bundesnetzagentur) has awarded 480 MW of capacity in the auction to set up solar-plus-storage projects. The tender was issued on September 1, 2026. The auction received 53 bids totaling 678 MW, with 32 applications...

September 30, 2026

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Daily News Wrap-Up: UP Clean Energy Market Sees Growth in C&I Segment

Uttar Pradesh’s clean energy market is increasingly being shaped by rooftop solar, open access, captive procurement, and emerging storage demand as businesses look for ways to manage electricity costs, improve reliability, and meet sustainability...

September 30, 2026

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Kanpur Plywood Factory Hopes to Save Big on Power Bills with Rooftop Solar

After the residential sector, industrial installations accounted for the second-highest share of India’s 3.8 GW of rooftop solar capacity additions in the second quarter of 2026, according to Mercom’s Q2 and 1H 2026 India Rooftop Solar Market Report....

September 30, 2026

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Solar Open Access Can Cut C&I Power Costs by Up to ₹2.5/kWh in Andhra Pradesh

Industrial consumers in Andhra Pradesh can save up to ₹2.5 (~$0.026)/kWh by procuring solar power through open access, depending on their voltage level, distribution area, and consumption profile, industry executives say. Open access charges in the...

September 30, 2026

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MNRE Extends Financial Closure Deadline for PM KUSUM Projects

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has extended the deadline for eligible projects under Components A and C of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (PM KUSUM) program to achieve financial closure by November 30,...

September 30, 2026

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Project Finance Brief: GridStor Secures $220 Million Financing

From: Mercom Capital Group GridStor, a developer and operator of utility-scale battery energy storage projects, has secured $220 million in tax equity bridge, construction, and term debt financing for its 100 MW/400 MWh White Tank battery storage...

September 30, 2026

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Funding and M&A Roundup: SMT Energy Raises Up to $268 Million

From: Mercom Capital Group SMT Energy, a developer, owner, and operator of battery energy storage projects, has entered into an equity partnership with Climate Adaptive Infrastructure for an investment of up to $268 million at the parent-company...

September 30, 2026

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PFC Consulting Announces Maharashtra Transmission Auction Winner

PFC Consulting has announced the winner of its auction to set up a 400/220/132 kV air-insulated substation (AIS) at Latur, Maharashtra, to facilitate power evacuation from utility-scale renewable energy projects. The tender was issued in November...

September 29, 2026

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Solar Cell Capacity Under ALMM Rises to 36.9 GW

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has added 1,397 MW of solar cell manufacturing capacity under the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) List-II, taking the cumulative enlisted capacity to 36,865 MW. The latest revision...

September 29, 2026

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