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GUVNL Announces Winners of 250 MW Wind Auction

Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam (GUVNL) has announced the winners of the auction to procure power from 250 MW of grid-connected wind projects (Phase-XI). NLC India Renewables, Juniper Green Energy, and Powerica bagged 100 MW, 50 MW, and ...

July 10, 2026

Mercom Research Focus

Higher Capacity Battery Cells Are Reshaping the Energy Storage Ecosystem

For much of the past decade, innovation focused on improving cell chemistry and lowering manufacturing costs. Today, the industry’s focus is shifting from cell-level performance to system-level optimization. The move toward ...

July 10, 2026

Manufacturing

R&D Key to Next Phase of India’s Solar Growth, Global Competitiveness

India’s solar manufacturing industry has rapidly expanded over the past few years, driven by supportive government policies and growing domestic demand. However, industry leaders believe the next phase of growth will depend ...

July 10, 2026

Grid

Experts Emphasize Synchronizing Transmission and Power Generation Planning

As India expands renewable energy capacity, industry stakeholders say right-of-way and land acquisition challenges continue to limit visibility on project timelines, slowing grid infrastructure expansion. At the session “Ren...

July 9, 2026

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World Bank Approves $890 Million Financing Package for PM Surya Ghar

The World Bank has approved an $890 million (~₹84.95 billion) financing package to support the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana. The financing package comprises an $820 million (~₹78.27 billion) loan from the International Bank for Reconstruction...

July 10, 2026

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Chint Solar Sells 112 MW German Battery Storage Portfolio to Flower

Renewable energy project developer Chint Solar Europe has signed an agreement to sell seven ready-to-build battery energy storage projects totaling 112 MW/332.5 MWh in Germany to Swedish energy technology company Flower Infrastructure Technologies....

July 10, 2026

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Argentina Awards 700 MW Battery Storage Projects Under Alma SADI Tender

Argentina’s government has awarded 20 of battery energy storage projects with a collective capacity of 700.5 MW under its Alma SADI tender. The latest procurement is aimed at strengthening the national electricity system and reducing power...

July 10, 2026

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MNRE Extends Self-Certification for Solar Inverters Above 200 kW

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has extended the implementation timeline of mandatory compliance under the Solar Systems, Devices and Components Goods Order, 2025 for solar inverters with capacities above 200 kW. The extension...

July 10, 2026

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France Awards 300 MW of Rooftop Solar Projects in C&I Auction

France has awarded 326 rooftop solar projects with a combined capacity of 300.2 MW under the 12th round of its competitive procurement program for commercial and industrial (C&I)  installations. According to the Commission de régulation de...

July 10, 2026

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Insolation Energy Bags $58 Million Solar Module Contract from NTPC REL

Insolation Green Energy has won a ₹5.58 billion (~$58.46 million) contract to supply solar modules to NTPC Renewable Energy (NTPC REL). The contract will be executed in the financial year 2026-27. In the fourth quarter of the financial year 2026,...

July 10, 2026

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RECPDCL Announces Winner of ISTS Project to Evacuate 20 GW of Renewables

REC Power Development and Consultancy (RECPDCL) has announced the winner of the auction to develop an interstate transmission system (ISTS) to augment the Bhadla-III, Ramgarh pooling station, and Kanpur substation to evacuate 20 GW of renewable...

July 10, 2026

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GAIL Seeks Consultant for 600 MW Solar, 550 MWh Battery Storage Project

GAIL (India) has invited bids to appoint a project management consultant (PMC) for its proposed 600 MW ground-mounted captive solar power project integrated with a 550 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) at the TUSCO Solar Park in Jhansi, Uttar...

July 10, 2026

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