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Solar Inverter Suppliers Leading India’s Market in 2025

In 2025, inverter shipments to solar projects in India increased 40.8% compared to 2024, driven by record installations and a strong project pipeline targeted for commissioning in the first half of 2026, ahead of the phased reduct...

May 5, 2026

Mercom Research Focus

Leading Solar Tracker Suppliers in India in 2025

India is seeing an increased adoption of solar tracking systems, particularly in utility-scale projects, to maximize energy generation. By improving energy yield without additional land, trackers are becoming essential for develop...

May 4, 2026

Grid

Solar Developers Reluctant to Exit 6 GW Bikaner V Transmission Project

Renewable energy developers have shown reluctance to move away from the proposed Bikaner V transmission system to evacuate 6 GW of solar power in Rajasthan, even after the project has been deemed infeasible. Developers granted in-...

May 5, 2026

Modules

Robotic Cleaning Cuts O&M Costs by 40%, Boosts Solar Generation by Up to 15%: Interview

As solar power scales rapidly across India’s arid, high-irradiation regions, robotic module-cleaning solutions are gaining traction in large-scale solar projects to mitigate soiling losses and optimize operations and maintenance c...

May 4, 2026

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Bloom Energy Q1 2026 Revenue Jumps 130% to $751 Million

Fuel cell and electrolyzer manufacturer Bloom Energy reported revenue of $751.1 million in the first quarter (Q1) of the financial year (FY) 2026, a 130.4% year-over-year (YoY) increase from $326 million. Revenue exceeded analyst estimates of $529...

May 6, 2026

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CERC Approves Key Deviations in 500 MW Pumped Storage Tender

The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has approved the deviations sought by Madhya Pradesh Power Management Company (MPPMCL) and Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation (UPPCL) from the standard bidding guidelines for the procurement of 500...

May 5, 2026

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IEX Trades 12 BU of Electricity in April as Unseasonal Rain Moderates Demand

The Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) reported a monthly electricity traded volume of 12,341 million units (MU) in April 2026, increasing 16.6% year-over-year (YoY). India’s electricity consumption reached 154 billion units (BUs), up 4% YoY. April...

May 5, 2026

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Battery Manufacturer CATL Raises $5 Billion from Share Placement

Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL), a China-based battery manufacturing and technology company, announced the completion of a share placement of 62,385,000 new H shares in Hong Kong on April 30, 2026, raising HK$39.12 billion (~$5 billion) after...

May 5, 2026

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NTPC REL Floats Tender for Balance of System for 2.1 GW Solar Projects

NTPC Renewable Energy (NTPC REL) has floated two tenders inviting bids to supply the balance-of-system (BoS) for 2,100 MW of grid-connected solar projects in Andhra Pradesh. The last day to submit bids is June 5, 2026. Bids will be opened on the...

May 5, 2026

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Skycorp Solar to Acquire Remaining 56% Stake in Nanjing Cesun Power

Skycorp Solar Group, a manufacturer of solar cables and solar connectors, signed a share acquisition agreement to acquire the remaining 56% equity interest in Nanjing Cesun Power, a provider of turnkey solar project services. Before the acquisition,...

May 5, 2026

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Flow Battery Company CMBlu Closes $59 Million in Series C Funding

CMBlu Energy, an organic solid flow battery technology developer, announced the completion of a €50 million (~$58.5 million) initial close of its Series C funding round, bringing the company’s valuation to over a €1 billion (~$1.17 billion). The...

May 5, 2026

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Odisha Proposes New Transmission Tariff Framework for FY 2028 and 2029

The Odisha Electricity Regulatory Commission (OERC) has issued the draft ‘Terms and Conditions for Determination of Transmission Tariff Regulations, 2026,’ establishing the framework for determining transmission tariffs for intrastate transmission...

May 5, 2026

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Chhattisgarh Approves Revised Power Load Management Plan

The Chhattisgarh State Electricity Regulatory Commission (CSERC) has approved a revised load management procedure submitted by Chhattisgarh State Power Distribution Company (CSPDCL). The revision applies to industrial, town, and rural feeders, as...

May 5, 2026

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