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India’s Battery Storage Additions Jump 84-Fold to 8.2 GWh in 1H 2026

India added 8.2 GWh of battery energy storage capacity in the first half (1H) of 2026, nearly 84 times the 98.4 MWh installed during the same period last year, according to Mercom India Research’s newly released Q2 and 1H 2026 Ind...

September 10, 2026

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India’s Solar Cell Manufacturing Faces Test of Quality at Scale

India’s rapidly expanding solar cell manufacturing industry faces a challenge beyond adding production capacity: achieving consistent efficiency, yields, reliability, and quality at scale. Adding gigawatts of nameplate capac...

September 9, 2026

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Lower CTUIL Cost Benchmarks Ease Financial Closure for Renewable Projects

The Central Transmission Utility of India’s (CTUIL) sharp reduction in benchmark project costs could ease financial closure compliance for solar, wind, and battery storage project developers seeking connectivity to the interstate ...

September 10, 2026

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Rising PPA Tariffs Erase Gains from Lower Open Access Charges

The share of open access charges in landed solar power costs declined across most major states in the second quarter (Q2) of 2026, following the revision of charges for FY2027, according to Mercom’s Q2 and 1H 2026 India Solar Open...

September 9, 2026

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NTPC Invites EoIs to Set Up Sodium-Ion Battery Storage System

NTPC has invited expressions of interest (EoIs) to set up a pilot grid-connected battery energy storage system using sodium-ion battery technology at its existing thermal projects or office buildings. Bids must be submitted by October 15, 2026. Bids...

September 10, 2026

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SECI Seeks 20 Acres of Land in Delhi for Agrivoltaic Projects

The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has invited bids to lease approximately 20 acres of agricultural land to set up agrivoltaic projects in Delhi. SECI plans to lease two parcels of approximately 10 acres each within the revenue boundaries...

September 10, 2026

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Uttar Pradesh Seeks Consultant for Load Forecasting and Energy Management

The Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation (UPPCL) has invited bids from consultancy firms for load/demand forecasting, power purchase cost optimization solution, and energy portfolio management services. The last date to submit bids is September 30, 2026....

September 10, 2026

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Suniva Raises $835 Million to Expand Solar Cell Capacity to 5.5 GW

Suniva, a U.S.-based manufacturer of monocrystalline silicon solar cells, has completed an $835 million capital raise comprising debt and equity financing to fund its second U.S. solar cell manufacturing facility and increase its total manufacturing...

September 10, 2026

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NPCL Invites Bids for 300 MW Round-the-Clock Renewable Power

Noida Power Company (NPCL) has invited bids to procure 300 MW of round-the-clock (RTC) power from interstate transmission system (ISTS)-connected renewable energy projects across India. The last date to submit bids is October 1, 2026. Bids will be...

September 10, 2026

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Daily News Wrap-Up: Rising PPA Tariffs Reduce Solar Open Access Gains

The share of open access charges in landed solar power costs declined across most major states in the second quarter of 2026, following the revision of charges for the financial year 2027, according to Mercom’s Q2 and 1H 2026 India Solar Open Access...

September 10, 2026

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Rising Chinese Wafer Prices May Hit Indian Solar Cell Manufacturers

Recent market movements and policy developments in China are likely to affect India’s solar cell manufacturers. As per Shanghai Metals Market, Chinese M10 wafer spot prices rose about 33% to around $0.16/piece as of September 9, 2026, from about $0....

September 10, 2026

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Solar Meets 25% of EU Power Demand in June, Capacity Up 34 GW in 1H 2026

The European Union (EU) added at least 33.8 GW of solar photovoltaic (PV) capacity in the first half (1H) of 2026, up 1.9% from 33.2 GW during the same period last year, according to SolarPower Europe’s EU Solar Market Update. Growth was stronger...

September 10, 2026

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