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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

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China Export Rebate Cuts May Raise India Solar, BESS Prices

China’s recent decision to cancel value-added tax (VAT) rebates on exports of solar and related products from April 1, 2026, is likely to increase project costs for India’s solar and battery energy storage system (BESS) developers...

February 16, 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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NeuEN Green Wins 10,000 MTPA Green Hydrogen Project at Numaligarh Refinery

Gurgaon-based renewable energy solutions provider NeuEN Green Energy has won Numaligarh Refinery’s (NRL) auction to set up a 10,000 MTPA green hydrogen generation unit on a build-own-operate (BOO) basis. The company will supply gaseous green...

February 17, 2026

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Rooftop Solar, Energy Efficiency Vital to MSME Decarbonization: NITI Aayog

Rooftop solar and behind-the-meter renewable energy systems are expected to play a central role in reducing emissions and energy costs across India’s micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), according to a decarbonization roadmap prepared by...

February 17, 2026

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ReNew Narrows Loss in Q3, Revenue Up 48% on Higher Solar Module and Cell Sales

Decarbonization solutions company ReNew Energy posted a total revenue of ₹31.37 billion (~$345.79 million) in the third quarter (Q3) of the financial year (FY) 2026, a 48% year-over-year (YoY) increase from ₹21.19 billion (~$233.57 million). The...

February 17, 2026

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Upcoming Noida Airport to Meet 50% Power Needs with Renewables

Clean energy and sustainability are at the core of the upcoming Noida International Airport (NIA) in Jewar, Uttar Pradesh. The airport plans to meet at least 50% of its electricity needs from renewable energy. To reach this target, NIA will procure...

February 17, 2026

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Dadra Nagar Haveli Floats O&M Tender for 14.3 MW Solar Projects

Dadra Nagar Haveli Daman and Diu Power Distribution Corporation (DNHDDPCL) has issued a tender for the annual operation and maintenance (O&M) of ground-mounted solar projects with a cumulative installed capacity of 14.3 MW across the Union...

February 17, 2026

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e-TRNL Energy Secures ₹274 Million to Scale Next Generation Battery Cell Innovation

Bengaluru-based battery cell manufacturer, e-TRNL Energy, has secured ₹274 million (~$3.02 million) in seed funding, led by IAN Group’s IAN Alpha Fund with participation from Navam Capital, Speciale Invest, and other investors. This capital...

February 17, 2026

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Food Processing Plant Switches to Solar, Expects Payback in 3 Years

Switching to solar energy is a viable proposition for industries that must operate around the clock and are in states with high grid tariffs. S & P Feeds, a part of Anand Agro Group, a food processing plant in Nashik, Maharashtra, turned to...

February 17, 2026

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Daily News Wrap-Up: China Export Rebate Cuts May Raise India’s Solar Costs

China’s recent decision to cancel value-added tax (VAT) rebates on exports of solar and related products from April 1, 2026, is likely to increase project costs for India’s solar and battery energy storage system (BESS) developers. The export VAT...

February 17, 2026

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