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India Adds 50.6 GW Solar Module and 9.7 GW Cell Manufacturing Capacity in 1H 2026

India added 50.6 gigawatts (GW) of solar module and 9.7 GW of solar cell manufacturing capacity in the first half (1H) of 2026, according to Mercom India’s recently released research report, State of Solar PV Manufacturing in Indi...

September 24, 2026

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Andhra Pradesh Data Center Boom Spurs Renewable Power, Transmission Demand

Andhra Pradesh is witnessing a surge in proposed data center capacity, led by large projects around Visakhapatnam, Anakapalli, and Vizianagaram, creating significant new electricity demand and opening opportunities for renewable e...

September 23, 2026

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Satellite-Ground Irradiance Gaps Raise Risks for Solar Projects in India

India’s average solar irradiance ranges from 3.5 kWh/m²/day to 5.5 kWh/m²/day. Differences between satellite-derived irradiance estimates and actual ground conditions can create uncertainty in generation forecasts and financial mo...

September 21, 2026

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Battery Storage Projects May Gain from Rule Change on Charging, Discharging

Battery energy storage system (BESS) developers with existing connectivity can increase the storage duration of their projects without seeking additional grid connectivity capacity under a new procedure issued by the Central Trans...

September 21, 2026

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Maruti Suzuki Commissions 300 kW Green Hydrogen Plant in Haryana

Automobile manufacturer Maruti Suzuki India has commissioned a 300 kW green hydrogen electrolyzer plant at its Manesar manufacturing facility in Haryana. The pilot plant will produce green hydrogen for use as process fuel in the company’s...

September 24, 2026

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Sardar Sarovar Nigam Tenders QCA Services for Solar Projects

Sardar Sarovar Narmada Nigam (SSNNL) has invited bids to hire a qualified coordinating agency (QCA) for solar projects in Vadodara, Gujarat. The scope of work covers forecasting and scheduling services for SSNNL’s 35 MW solar portfolio in...

September 24, 2026

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UPERC Allows Captive Solar Power Consumer to Withdraw Power Supply Petition

The Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (UPERC) has dismissed a petition filed by a captive solar power consumer seeking permission to supply electricity received from the Noida Power Company (NPCL) to its wholly owned subsidiary and...

September 24, 2026

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Defence Estates Office Invites Bids for Solar Project in Chhattisgarh

The Defence Estates Office, Jabalpur Circle, has invited bids to develop a solar power project in Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh. The 20 MW project will be developed on approximately 100 acres at Airfield Kargi Road under a...

September 24, 2026

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CERC Dismisses Plea to Sell RECs for Self-Consumed Cogenerated Power

The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) ruled that renewable energy certificates (RECs) issued for self-consumption of electricity at cogeneration facilities are not eligible for trading under the REC Regulations, 2022. The Commission...

September 24, 2026

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Telangana Seeks Consultant to Develop Solar Power Project

The Telangana Power Generation Corporation (TGGENCO) has invited bids from consultants to prepare a detailed project report (DPR) covering technical specifications and commercial aspects for a grid-connected, ground-mounted solar project at Nedunoor...

September 24, 2026

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Maharashtra Proposes Two-Hour Minimum Storage Duration for Standalone BESS

The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) has proposed a minimum capacity of 5 MW and a minimum storage duration of two hours for standalone battery energy storage systems (BESS) seeking connectivity to the intra-state transmission...

September 24, 2026

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Daily News Wrap-Up: Andhra Pradesh Data Centers Spur Renewable Power Demand

Andhra Pradesh is witnessing a surge in proposed data center capacity, led by large projects around Visakhapatnam, Anakapalli, and Vizianagaram, creating significant new electricity demand and opening opportunities for renewable energy developers....

September 24, 2026

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Telangana Invites Bids for Standalone Battery Storage Projects

The Telangana Power Generation Corporation (TGGENCO) has invited bids to select developers to set up standalone battery energy storage systems at TGTRANSCO’s Maheswaram 400/220 KV substation in Telangana for ‘on-demand’ use, supported by...

September 24, 2026

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