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CEA’s Proposed Storage Mandate Could Reshape Solar and Wind Project Economics

The Central Electricity Authority’s (CEA) proposal to mandate co-located energy storage systems (ESS) for new ground-mounted solar and onshore wind projects could fundamentally change how renewable energy projects are designed, fi...

September 7, 2026

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Energy Banking Rules are Reshaping Economics of Renewable Open Access

Changes to banking regulations, settlement mechanisms, and open access charges across states are altering the economics of renewable power procurement for commercial and industrial (C&I) consumers, according to developers oper...

September 2, 2026

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Beyond the Leaders: States That Could Drive India’s Next Wave of Solar Open Access Growth

India’s solar open access market remains concentrated among a handful of states that have historically dominated installations. Cumulative solar open access capacity reached 36.3 GW at the end of Q2 2026, with the top five states ...

September 4, 2026

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India’s Clean Energy Manufacturing Boom Faces an R&D Reality Check

With a record solar capacity addition of 27 GW in the first half of 2026 and a 110 GWh storage pipeline, India’s clean energy build-out is gathering pace as the country sets its sights on becoming a renewables manufacturing ...

September 4, 2026

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Ola Electric Board Approves ₹15 Billion Fundraise Plan

Electric vehicle manufacturer Ola Electric Mobility’s board of directors has approved a resolution to raise up to ₹15 billion (~$158.84 million) through the issuance of equity shares and other securities. The company may raise the funds by issuing...

September 7, 2026

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Tunisia Awards 455 MW of Solar Projects in Sixth Authorization Round

Tunisia’s Ministry of Industry, Mines and Energy has awarded contracts to developers for 309 solar projects, with a cumulative capacity of 455 MW, under the sixth round of the country’s renewable energy authorization regime. The selected projects...

September 7, 2026

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Delhi Regulator Rejects BEE’s ₹125 Million Penalty Claim Against NDMC

The Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) has rejected the petitioner, Bureau of Energy Efficiency’s (BEE) claim seeking a penalty of ₹125.44 million (~$1.33 million) from the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) for non-compliance with...

September 7, 2026

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Shilpa Medicare to Source Solar Power from NeoGreen’s 13 MW Project

Pharmaceutical company Shilpa Medicare will source 13 MW of solar power from NeoGreen Power in a group captive arrangement for its operations in Karnataka. NeoGreen Power will supply the power through the solar project of its subsidiary, NeoGreen...

September 7, 2026

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Kajaria Ceramics to Procure Power from Sunsure’s 20 MW Wind-Solar Project

Ceramic and vitrified tiles manufacturer Kajaria Ceramics has signed a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) with Gurugram-based renewable energy solutions provider Sunsure Energy to procure 20 MW of solar and wind power for its manufacturing...

September 7, 2026

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UP Regulator Allows UPPCL to Procure Power at Previous Year’s Purchase Cost

The Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (UPERC) has allowed Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation (UPPCL) to continue procuring electricity from certain renewable energy generators at the average power purchase cost (APPC) of the previous...

September 7, 2026

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Jharkhand Regulator Rejects Steel Rope Firm’s RPO Recalculation Plea

The Jharkhand State Electricity Regulatory Commission (JSERC) has rejected a steel rope manufacturing company’s petition seeking recalculation of its Renewable Purchase Obligation (RPO) liability by excluding electricity generated through its...

September 7, 2026

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Leanwatts Raises $2 Million Seed Funding to Expand Power Electronics Platform

Hyderabad-based power electronics startup Leanwatts has raised approximately $2 million (₹181.5 million) in seed funding across two tranches, led by Trivest Partners, with participation from angel investors Abraham George and Alok Rungta. Leanwatts...

September 7, 2026

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IEX Clocks Record Monthly Trading Volume in August, Rises to 13.94 BU

Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) recorded its highest-ever monthly electricity traded volume of 13,938 million units (MUs) in August 2026, an increase of 20.2% year-on-year (YoY). According to government data, India’s energy consumption touched 169.01...

September 7, 2026

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MENA Adds Record 16 GW of Renewable Energy Capacity in 2025: Report

The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region’s cumulative solar and wind capacity is projected to reach 404 GW by 2035, up from 49 GW currently, according to BloombergNEF’s MENA Clean Energy Market Outlook 2026 report. The report stated that MENA...

September 7, 2026

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