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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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MENA Weekly Roundup: Egypt Plans to Add 3 GW of Solar Power in 2026

Egypt announced plans to meet its high power demand in summer by adding 3 GW of solar energy to the grid in 2026. The plan also involves adding 600 MW of battery energy storage system (BESS) capacity before the onset of summer. The addition of the...

February 17, 2026

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Powertrac Invests ₹6 Billion on 1 GWh Containerized BESS Facility

Ahmedabad-based renewable energy solutions provider Powertrac Group has invested ₹6 billion (~$66.17 million) to set up a 1,000 MWh per annum containerized battery energy storage system (BESS) manufacturing facility. The facility will manufacture...

February 16, 2026

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MNRE Expands Solar Cell Manufacturing Capacity Under ALMM to 26,477 MW

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued the fifth revised list of the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM List-II) for solar cells, adding 437 MW. The total cumulative solar cell manufacturing capacity rose to 26,477...

February 16, 2026

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Cosmic PV Power Adds 1.6 GW Solar Module Manufacturing Line in Gujarat

Module manufacturer Cosmic PV Power has commissioned an additional 1.6 GW TOPCon G12R solar module line at its Surat, Gujarat facility, bringing its total manufacturing capacity to 3 GW. The company is also planning to set up a 4 GW TOPCon G12R...

February 16, 2026

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Uttarakhand Invites Bids for 250 MWh Standalone BESS Projects

Uttarakhand Power Corporation (UPCL) has floated tenders to set up standalone battery energy storage systems (BESS) with a cumulative capacity of 100 MW/250 MWh. The last date to submit bids is March 10, 2026. Bids will be opened on March 11. The...

February 16, 2026

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Punjab Floats Tender to Procure 1 GW of Solar Power

The Punjab State Power Corporation (PSPCL) has issued a tender to procure 1,000 MW of power from solar projects with capacities ranging from 1 MW to 5 MW, located anywhere in Punjab. The solar projects must be connected to PSPCL or Punjab State...

February 16, 2026

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Coal India Steps Up Solar Spending, Exceeds Target for FY 2026

Coal India has stepped up its renewable energy investments, incurring a capital expenditure (CAPEX) of ₹9.61 billion (~$106.11 million) on solar projects in the ongoing financial year (FY) 2026 until January. The expenditure represents 132%...

February 16, 2026

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