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Maharashtra Announces Winners of 4 GWh Battery Energy Storage Auction

The Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company (MSEDCL) has announced the winners of its auction to set up 2,000 MW/4,000 MWh of battery energy storage systems. The work is divided into two parts. Part A covers 500 MW/1,00...

September 21, 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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MNRE’s West Asia Advisory Offers More Time, but Developers Say Relief May Fall Short

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy’s (MNRE) recent advisory for renewable energy projects offers some relief to developers grappling with equipment supply, logistics, and construction disruptions arising from the prolonged W...

September 18, 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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Premier Energies Commissions 7 GW Solar Cell Plant in Andhra Pradesh

Hyderabad-based solar module and cell manufacturer Premier Energies has commissioned a 7 GW N-type tunnel oxide passivated contact (TOPCon) G12R solar cell manufacturing facility at Naidupeta, Andhra Pradesh. The facility raises the company’s total...

September 21, 2026

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Germany Awards 2.52 GW in Oversubscribed Onshore Wind Auction

Germany’s Federal Network Agency, Bundesnetzagentur, has awarded 2.52 GW of onshore wind capacity in its latest auction. The agency received 461 bids totaling 5.25 GW against an auction volume of 2.52 GW. It awarded 237 bids totaling 2.523 GW and...

September 21, 2026

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MAHAPREIT Invites Bids for 2 MW Solar Projects in Goa

Mahatma Phule Renewable Energy and Infrastructure Technology (MAHAPREIT) has invited bids to develop approximately 2 MW of grid-connected flexible solar projects in Goa. The tender comprises a 700 kW project at the Kadamba Bus Stand, a 600 kW...

September 21, 2026

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RECPDCL Announces Winner of 400 kV Renewable Transmission Auction

REC Power Development and Consultancy (RECPDCL) has announced the winner of the auction to develop and operate an intrastate electricity transmission system in Maharashtra to evacuate power from renewable energy projects. Dilip Buildcon, an...

September 21, 2026

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SECI Tenders 4 MW Rooftop Solar Projects at Central Agricultural University

The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has invited bids to set up 4,083.75 kW of grid-connected rooftop solar projects under the renewable energy service company model at the constituent colleges/institutions of the Central Agricultural...

September 21, 2026

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Daily News Wrap-Up: Energy Storage Costs Go Beyond Battery Prices

Battery energy storage system project costs in India vary widely depending on system configuration, storage duration, grid interconnection requirements, engineering, procurement and construction scope, and operating requirements. Battery packs...

September 21, 2026

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Power Ministry Approves Transmission Line to Integrate 3 GW Renewables

The Ministry of Power has authorized POWERGRID to lay an overhead transmission line for the integration of additional renewable energy potential at Davanagere and Bellary in Karnataka. The line is being laid under the ‘Transmission system...

September 21, 2026

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Branch Energy Raises $33 Million to Expand Distributed Battery Storage

Branch Energy, a distributed energy company that provides battery storage systems to commercial buildings, has raised $33 million in a Series B funding round led by Piva Capital and Clean Energy Ventures. Active Impact Investments and Whitecap...

September 21, 2026

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