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Data Centers Bet Big on RTC Renewables, Transmission Systems Remain Key

The rapid rise of artificial intelligence (AI) and India’s growing data center pipeline are driving substantial new electricity demand, making renewable energy with storage essential to power this sector. According to government d...

October 12, 2026

Solar

India’s Solar Cell Growth to Boost Metallization Paste Demand: Interview

India’s expanding solar cell manufacturing capacity and the rising preference for n-type TOPCon cells are creating significant opportunities for metallization paste and, particularly, technologies that can reduce both silver consu...

October 12, 2026

Grid

Power Ministry Revises RoW Compensation Rules for Transmission Lines

The Ministry of Power has introduced a market-based valuation mechanism to determine compensation for land affected by right-of-way (RoW) requirements for electricity transmission lines. The guidelines apply to electricity transmi...

October 8, 2026

Mercom Research Focus

Impact of New Right-of-Way Compensation Rules on Transmission Buildout Challenges

Right-of-way (RoW) disputes have been a major bottleneck to faster buildout of power transmission infrastructure, as renewable energy capacity is added at a rapid pace. India faces significant execution issues in transmission infr...

October 12, 2026

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Chemplast Eyes Lower Energy Costs with Solar Power from 37.5 MW Project

Specialty chemicals manufacturer Chemplast Sanmar will source solar power from Yesaryes Energy’s 37.5 MW project in Tamil Nadu under a group captive arrangement to reduce its energy costs. The company plans to acquire a 27% equity stake in Yesaryes...

October 12, 2026

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Madhya Pradesh Regulator Adopts Tariff for 250 MWh Battery Storage Project

The Madhya Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (MPERC) has adopted a tariff of ₹192,000 (~$1,989)/MW per month for a 125 MW/250 MWh standalone battery energy storage system (BESS) in the state. MPERC directed Madhya Pradesh Power Management...

October 12, 2026

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Oswal Pumps to Set Up 1.2 GW Solar Cell Facility

Oswal Pumps, a manufacturer of solar pumping systems, modules, and electric motors, said it will establish a 1.2 GW solar cell manufacturing facility based on TOPCon technology with an estimated investment of ₹4.56 billion (~$47.6 million). The...

October 12, 2026

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POWERGRID Commissions Project to Evacuate 20 GW Renewable Power in Rajasthan

The Power Grid Corporation of India (POWERGRID) has commissioned a transmission project to evacuate 20 GW of renewable energy in Rajasthan. The transmission project was commissioned on September 22, 2026, and was officially notified on October 11,...

October 12, 2026

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Finance Ministry Clarifies Battery Storage Systems Attract 10% Customs Duty

The Ministry of Finance has clarified that stationary, grid-scale, and industrial lithium-ion battery energy storage systems (BESS) are eligible for the concessional basic customs duty (BCD) rate of 10%. Addressing inconsistencies in their...

October 12, 2026

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Daily News Wrap-Up: ALMM Solar Cell Capacity Rises to 37.8 GW

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) added 402 MW of solar cell manufacturing capacity to the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers List-II, taking the total enlisted capacity to 37.8 GW. Gopin Semicon accounted for the latest...

October 12, 2026

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Chennai Port Authority Tenders Solar Project with Battery Storage

The Chennai Port Authority has invited bids to develop a grid-connected solar project integrated with a battery energy storage system (BESS) under the renewable energy service company (RESCO) model. The 3 MW solar plus 1 MW/4 MWh storage project...

October 12, 2026

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NTPC Green Floats Tender to Procure Inverter for Its Nokhra Solar Project

NTPC Green Energy (NGEL) has invited bids to procure a spare inverter (3,125 kW) of Sineng Electric make for its Nokhra solar power project. The deadline for submitting bids is October 14, 0262. Bids will be opened the following day. The...

October 12, 2026

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