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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

Mercom Research Focus

Maharashtra’s C&I Solar Market Shifts Toward Demand Matching

Maharashtra’s evolving renewable energy regulations have shifted the commercial and industrial (C&I) solar market from maximizing solar generation to optimizing when and how renewable energy is consumed. Developers say p...

July 8, 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

Manufacturing

Manufacturers Expect Solar Cell Crunch to Not Last Beyond a Year

The renewable energy industry believes there will be a shortage of solar cells over the next 12 months due to the ALMM List-II mandate, but strong domestic demand, policy support, and increasing backward integration will help stab...

July 8, 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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InstaVolt Sells Iberian EV Charging Business to Powerdot

InstaVolt, an electric vehicle charging network operator, has sold its Iberian business operations in Spain and Portugal to European electric vehicle charging provider Powerdot. The transaction includes InstaVolt’s charging network and associated...

July 10, 2026

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Otovo Raises $7.25 Million to Fund Green Panel Solar Acquisition

Otovo, a distributed energy services provider, has raised $7.25 million through a private placement to help finance its proposed acquisition of Israel-based solar energy services company Green Panel Solar Energy Systems. Otovo plans to use the...

July 10, 2026

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EnergyX Secures $225 Million Investment for Chile Lithium Project

Energy Exploration Technologies (EnergyX), a U.S.-based energy technology company focused on lithium production and critical mineral supply chain infrastructure, has secured a $225 million strategic investment from Italian energy company Eni. The...

July 10, 2026

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Power Regulators Call for Thermal Ramping Overhaul as Renewables Surge

The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has proposed change to the way coal-fired power plants are scheduled and assessed for ramping operations, considering the integration of increasing volumes of solar and wind energy into the grid. At recent...

July 10, 2026

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Daily News Wrap-Up: India Widens Duty Exemption for Li-ion Cell Equipment

The Ministry of Finance issued a notification amending the customs duty exemption applicable to machinery used in lithium-ion cell manufacturing by replacing the existing list of eligible equipment under the 2002 customs notification. The entries...

July 10, 2026

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