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Developers Seek ALMM List-II Extension, Solar Manufacturers Push Back

With the June 1, 2026, deadline for mandatory sourcing of solar cells from the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) List-II fast approaching, solar developers are urging the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE...

February 17, 2026

C&I

Solar and Battery Storage Lead C&I Shift Toward Clean Power Procurement

Commercial and industrial (C&I) entities, large institutions, and residential complexes are increasingly turning to clean power solutions that offer greater cost efficiency than conventional grid tariffs. Rooftop solar has lon...

February 18, 2026

C&I

How Renewables Help C&I Businesses Cut Costs While Future-Proofing Operations

Tamil Nadu’s commercial and industrial (C&I) renewable energy market is entering a more mature phase, where the discourse is shifting from simple tariff savings to long-term strategy, infrastructure planning, and export compet...

February 17, 2026

Grid

Rethinking Meter Data Management for India’s Smart Metering Scale: Interview

As India accelerates the rollout of smart meters under the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS), one challenge is becoming increasingly evident, i.e., hardware alone cannot fix the distribution sector’s long-standing ineffic...

February 17, 2026

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Daily News Wrap-Up: Developers Seek ALMM List-II Extension

With the June 1, 2026, deadline for mandatory sourcing of solar cells from the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) List-II fast approaching, solar developers are urging the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy to consider a time-bound...

February 18, 2026

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Gujarat Fabric Maker Expects 2.5-Year Payback with 450 kW Rooftop Solar

A Gujarat-based fabric manufacturer, Prem Industries, expects to achieve a return on investment for its 450 kW rooftop solar project within just 2.5 years, demonstrating that commercial and industrial units can save substantially on power bills by...

February 18, 2026

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SECI Invites Bids for Supply of 870 MWp of Solar Modules and Cells

The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has floated a tender for the supply of 870 MWp of domestically manufactured solar modules and cells for projects in Radhanesda, Gujarat, under Tranche III of the Central Public Sector Undertaking Scheme....

February 18, 2026

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Higher Wind Installations Push Inox Wind’s Revenue Up by 33% YoY in Q3

Wind energy solutions provider Inox Wind (IWL) reported revenue of ₹12.07 billion (~$133.13 million) in the third quarter (Q3) of the financial year (FY) 2026, a 32.5% year-over-year (YoY) increase from ₹9.11 billion (~$100.47 million). The company...

February 18, 2026

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NVVN Floats EPC Tender for 3 MW Rooftop Solar Project in Madhya Pradesh

NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam (NVVN) has issued a tender for the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) of a 3 MW rooftop solar project at Bank Note Press, Dewas, in Madhya Pradesh. The last date to submit bids is March 9, 2026. Bids will be...

February 18, 2026

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Global Power Demand to Grow 3.6% Annually Through 2030: IEA

Global electricity demand is entering a period of structural acceleration, with consumption projected to grow at an average annual rate of 3.6% between 2026 and 2030, according to the International Energy Agency’s (IEA) Electricity 2026 report. The...

February 18, 2026

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Project Finance Brief: Greenbacker Closes $440 Million Tax Equity Financing

From: Mercom Capital Group Greenbacker, an independent power producer and energy transition-focused investment manager, secured $440 million in tax equity financing from the U.S. Bank and M&T Bank for the 674 MWdc/500 MWac Cider solar project...

February 18, 2026

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Uttar Pradesh Allows Blockchain-Based Interstate P2P Green Power Trading Pilot

The Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (UPERC) has permitted Pashchimanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam (PVVNL) to undertake a pilot demonstration of interstate peer-to-peer (P2P) trading of renewable energy under the India Energy Stack (IES)...

February 18, 2026

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Tamil Nadu Notifies Grid Code 2026 to Align with High Renewable Penetration

The Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission (TNERC) has notified the Tamil Nadu Electricity Grid Code, 2026, to address increasing renewable penetration and enhance grid stability. The new Code will come into force from the date of its...

February 18, 2026

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Funding and M&A Roundup: SOLV Energy Raises $589 Million Through IPO

From: Mercom Capital Group SOLV Energy, a company that provides construction, operation, and maintenance services for large-scale solar and battery storage projects, has announced the closing of its $589 million through an initial public offering...

February 18, 2026

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