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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

Markets & Policy

Industry, Academia Must Collaborate to Bridge Renewable Energy Talent Gap

India’s renewable energy industry is expanding rapidly, but the availability of job-ready talent has not kept pace with the sector’s growth, panelists said at the Mercom India Renewables Summit 2026. Speaking at the session “Bridg...

July 13, 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

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Rajasthan Tenders 220 MW Rooftop Solar Projects Under PM Surya Ghar

Two Rajasthan distribution companies, Jodhpur Vidyut Vitran Nigam (JdVVNL) and Jaipur Vidyut Vitran Nigam (JVVNL), have invited bids to set up 110 MW of grid-connected rooftop solar systems each across both distribution areas in Rajasthan under the...

July 13, 2026

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LONGi Switches to Copper from Silver in Solar Cell Production at 21 GW Plant

LONGi Green Energy has started commercial production at a 21 GW back-contact solar cell facility in China using copper-based metallization technology, replacing the use of silver in the manufacturing process. The switch to copper has been spurred by...

July 13, 2026

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PFC Consulting Awards Transmission Project to Evacuate 4.5 GW of Renewables

PFC Consulting has announced the winner of its auction to establish an interstate transmission system (ISTS) for the integration of the Krishnagiri Renewable Energy Zone Phase-I in Andhra Pradesh on a build, own, operate, and transfer basis. Power...

July 13, 2026

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Daily News Wrap-Up: MNRE Extends Solar Inverter Self-Certification Deadline

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) 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 applies to...

July 13, 2026

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Bihar Regulator Clears Revised PPA for 275 MW Rooftop Solar Project

The Bihar Electricity Regulatory Commission (BERC) has approved the proposed energy accounting mechanism and revised power purchase agreement (PPA) for a 275 MW rooftop solar project proposed by South Bihar Power Distribution Company (SBPDCL) and...

July 10, 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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