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SJVN Announces Winner of 265 MW/530 MWh Battery Storage Auction

SJVN has announced the winner of the auction for a 265 MW/530 MWh standalone battery energy storage system (BESS) in Haryana. The tender comprised a 250 MW/500 MWh BESS project supported under the Power System Development Fund’s (...

September 25, 2026

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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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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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India Adds 50.6 GW Solar Module and 9.7 GW Cell Manufacturing Capacity in 1H 2026

India added 50.6 gigawatts (GW) of solar module and 9.7 GW of solar cell manufacturing capacity in the first half (1H) of 2026, according to Mercom India’s recently released research report, State of Solar PV Manufacturing in Indi...

September 24, 2026

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APTEL Extends Deadline for 72.6 MW of Uncommissioned Wind Capacity

The Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (APTEL) has extended the commissioning deadline for 72.6 MW of a 200 MW wind project in Maharashtra to December 31, 2026, while declining to stay the compensation mechanism imposed for delayed commissioning....

September 25, 2026

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GridStor Secures $220 Million for 400 MWh Arizona Battery Project

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 project in Arizona. ING...

September 25, 2026

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South Korean Power Exchange Invites Bids to Procure 6.6 GWh Storage Capacity

South Korea’s Korea Power Exchange has invited bids to procure 1.18 GW/6.6 GWh storage capacity for its 2026 energy storage system (ESS) central contract market. Bidders must quote for projects between 10 MW/60 MWh and 100 MW/600 MWh. The projects...

September 25, 2026

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Digital Consumer Verification Now Must for PM Surya Ghar Vendor Agreements

The PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana portal has now made digital consumer verification and approval of vendor consumer agreements mandatory before the rooftop solar installations can proceed. Under the new process, consumers must review and approve...

September 25, 2026

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GESCOM Invites Bids for Rooftop Solar Projects on Government Buildings

The Gulbarga Electricity Supply Company (GESCOM) has invited bids to supply, install, test, and commission grid-connected rooftop solar projects on government buildings under its jurisdiction, with five years of operation and maintenance. The total...

September 25, 2026

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Karnataka High Court Strikes Down Land Use Limits on Clean Energy

The Karnataka High Court has partially allowed petitions challenging provisions of the Karnataka Renewable Energy Policy 2022 to 2027, holding that prescribed land-use limits cannot be imposed on renewable energy developers who acquire or lease land...

September 25, 2026

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US Solar Module Prices Jump Over 40% After Section 232 Measures

More than a month after the U.S. introduced price floors and new tariffs on polysilicon products with its Section 232 proclamation, the median price for imported solar modules has jumped by more than 40%, according to solar and energy data company...

September 25, 2026

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EV Firm Ultraviolette Raises $85 Million from Yali Capital, TDK Ventures

Electric vehicle (EV) and infrastructure company Ultraviolette has raised $85 million in a funding round led by Lip-Bu Tan, chairman of Walden International, Yali Capital, and TDK Ventures. Tan will also join Ultraviolette as an advisor....

September 25, 2026

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REMCL Tenders Rooftop Solar Projects at Railway Stations in Mumbai

Railway Energy Management Company (REMCL) has invited bids on behalf of Mumbai Railway Vikas Corporation (MRVC) to commission grid-connected rooftop solar projects at four Central Railway stations in Mumbai, Maharashtra. The tender covers 420 kW at...

September 25, 2026

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Daily News Wrap-Up: India Added 51 GW of Solar Module Capacity in 1H 2026

India added 50.6 GW of solar module and 9.7 GW of solar cell manufacturing capacity in the first half (1H) of 2026, according to Mercom India’s State of Solar PV Manufacturing in India report. The top 10 manufacturers accounted for nearly 60% of the...

September 25, 2026

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