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Bondada, PGCIL Among Winners of APTRANSCO’s 2 GWh Standalone BESS Auction

Six companies have won Transmission Corporation of Andhra Pradesh’s (APTRANSCO) auction to develop 1,000 MW/2,000 MWh standalone battery energy storage systems (BESS) in the state. Bondada Engineering won 225 MW for the project at...

November 28, 2025

Mercom Research Focus

Q3 2025 Sees Cost Drop in Large-Scale Solar Systems Across Module Types

The average system cost of large-scale solar projects remained low in the third quarter of 2025, with cost reductions seen across all module technologies. Projects using Indian TOPCon modules were the premium option in terms of co...

November 27, 2025

Mercom Research Focus

India Added 4.9 GW Rooftop Solar Capacity in 9M 2025

India added 4.9 GW of rooftop solar capacity in the first nine months (9M) of the calendar year 2025, compared to 1.9 GW in the previous year, a 161% year-over-year (YoY) increase, according to Mercom India’s newly released Q3 202...

November 25, 2025

C&I

Banks Roll Out Low-Cost, Faster Green Loans to Drive C&I Solar Adoption

Lending institutions are reporting a sharp rise in demand for clean-energy financing from India’s commercial and industrial (C&I) sector, as companies ramp up investments in rooftop solar, green energy open access, and energy ...

November 27, 2025

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MNRE Seeks Comments on Draft to Raise Solar Module Efficiency Threshold

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has invited comments on its draft order for expanding the threshold solar module efficiencies for enlistment in the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers List-I. Stakeholders must submit their...

November 28, 2025

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Nitesh Powertech Wins SECL’s EPC Auction for 1.2 MW Rooftop Solar Projects

Nitesh Powertech has won South Eastern Coalfields’ (SECL) auction for the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC)  of 1,160 kW grid-connected rooftop solar systems on 12 buildings identified in Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh. The projects...

November 28, 2025

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PFC Consulting Tenders Intrastate Transmission Project in Maharashtra

PFC Consulting has invited bids to establish an intrastate transmission system involving a 765/400/220 kV air-insulated substation (AIS) at Dolvi in the Raigad District of Maharashtra. AIS Dolvi has been planned to facilitate a reliable power supply...

November 28, 2025

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EV Solutions Firm Neuron Energy Raises ₹310 Million in Pre-Series B Funding

Mumbai-based electric vehicle (EV) solutions company Neuron Energy has raised ₹310 million (~$3.47 million) in a pre-series B round to expand its battery manufacturing capacity. The funding was led by Equanimity Ventures, Rajiv Dadlani Group,...

November 28, 2025

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Tata Institute’s 50 kW Rooftop Solar System to Pay Itself Back in 6.5 Years

Using a 50 kW rooftop solar system, the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR) in Colaba, Mumbai, is saving ₹852,852 (~$9,548.45) annually on power costs. TIFR is a deemed university that awards master’s and doctoral degrees. Taking the...

November 28, 2025

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CMPDIL Floats Tender for 1.5 MW of Solar Trees and Rooftop Projects

The Central Mine Planning and Design Institute (CMPDIL) has issued a tender to set up 1,545 kW of grid-connected solar projects in the Central Coalfields project areas in Jharkhand. These projects will comprise solar trees and rooftop systems, with...

November 28, 2025

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Inox Air to Supply Nitrogen for Solar Cell Plants of ReNew and Grew

Industrial, electronic, and specialty gas manufacturer Inox Air Products (INOXAP) has entered into long-term partnerships with Grew Energy and ReNew Energy Global to supply ultra-high-purity (UHP) nitrogen for their upcoming solar cell manufacturing...

November 28, 2025

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Australia Invites Bids for 4 GW/16 GWh Dispatchable Energy Storage Projects

Australia has invited bids to set up 4 GW /16 GWh of dispatchable energy storage capacity in the National Electricity Market (NEM). Bids must be submitted by February 6, 2026. Successful bids will be announced in June 2026. In contrast to the...

November 28, 2025

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CEA Steps in as Distribution Transformer Failures Hit 1.3 Million a Year

Transmission sector stakeholders have decided to adopt new measures to lower the high failure rate of electricity distribution transformers, achieve uniformity in specifications across utilities and manufacturers, and reduce replacement delays. At a...

November 28, 2025

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