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India’s Q3 2026 Renewable Policies Prioritize Grid Stability, Project Execution

India’s renewable energy policies increasingly focused on improving project execution, grid stability, transmission connectivity, and reliable power delivery during the third quarter (Q3) of 2026, according to Mercom India&#...

October 29, 2026

Featured

What RBI’s Rate Hike Means for India’s Renewable Energy Industry

The Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) 25-basis-point increase in the repo rate to 5.5% could raise borrowing costs for renewable energy developers and manufacturers, potentially affecting project returns, financing decisions, and capa...

October 28, 2026

Grid

Haryana Regulator Scraps Power Distribution License Granted to Private Entity

The Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission (HERC) has decided not to implement the parallel electricity distribution license granted to a private entity for the Gurugram and Nuh revenue districts, following directions from the ...

October 29, 2026

Solar

LEAPTING Eyes Expansion in India as Solar Cleaning Robots Gain Ground

As India’s utility-scale solar installations expand, developers are increasingly adopting robotic cleaning systems to cut water use, increase cleaning frequency, and manage operations and maintenance (O&M) costs. Solar r...

October 29, 2026

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Otovo Raises $3 Million in Private Placement to Fund Acquisitions

Otovo, an artificial intelligence-enabled platform providing behind-the-meter energy services for homes and businesses, has completed a $3 million private placement to fund strategic acquisitions, merger and acquisition opportunities, costs related...

October 29, 2026

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Tamil Nadu Mandates Battery Storage for New Solar, Hybrid Projects

The Tamil Nadu government has introduced the Battery Energy Storage Systems Policy, 2026, mandating battery storage for new solar and wind-solar hybrid projects of 1 MW and above. New solar and hybrid projects must install battery storage capacity...

October 29, 2026

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CEA Gauges Industry Readiness for Innovations in Transmission Technologies

The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has sought details from manufacturers on their readiness to develop innovative transmission technologies to address right-of-way (RoW) challenges in India’s power transmission infrastructure. The CEA...

October 29, 2026

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Gujarat Approves Tariffs for 450 MW/900 MWh Battery Storage Projects

The Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC) has approved the tariffs proposed by Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam (GUVNL) to procure 450 MW/900 MWh of standalone battery energy storage system capacity under its Phase IX tender. The Commission...

October 29, 2026

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SECI Invites Bids for Solar Project on Delhi-Dehradun Expressway

The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has invited bids to develop a grid-connected solar project on the elevated section of the Delhi-Dehradun Expressway (NH 709B) for the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI). The project, with a...

October 29, 2026

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Daily News Wrap-Up: Solar’s Share in India’s Renewable Mix Hits 58%

Solar continued to dominate India’s renewable energy capacity additions in the third quarter (Q3) of 2026. India’s installed solar capacity reached 174.8 GW, representing 31.1% of the country’s total power capacity and 57.7% of its renewable energy...

October 29, 2026

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Europe Scraps Antidumping and Countervailing Duties on Chinese Solar Glass

The European Commission has repealed antidumping and countervailing duties on imports of solar glass from China after finding that the European Union’s domestic solar glass industry had ceased production and had no verifiable plans to resume...

October 29, 2026

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JSW Energy’s Q2 Revenue Rises 23%,Renewable Generation Up 21%

Independent power producer JSW Energy reported revenue of ₹63.68 billion (~$669.73 million) in the second quarter (Q2) of the financial year (FY) 2027, up 23% year-over-year (YoY) from ₹51.77 billion (~$544.48 million). Revenue from renewable energy...

October 29, 2026

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