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India’s Renewable Energy Growth Faces a Deepening Land Acquisition Crisis

India’s renewable energy developers face mounting difficulties securing project-ready land, with acquisition and conversion timelines stretching up to 24 months in some states. These delays are increasing project costs and c...

November 3, 2026

Mercom Research Focus

Higher Surcharge Could Erode Savings for Telangana’s Open Access Consumers

The Telangana Electricity Regulatory Commission (TGERC) has increased the additional surcharge on eligible open access consumers from ₹0.13 (~$0.00137)/kWh to ₹0.82 (~$0.00865)/kWh, raising concerns over the cost competitiveness o...

November 5, 2026

Energy Storage

Cabinet Approves ₹145 Billion Viability Gap Funding for 92 GWh Energy Storage

The Union Cabinet has approved a ₹145 billion (~$1.53 billion) viability gap funding (VGF) program to support the development of 92 GWh of grid-scale energy storage capacity across India between the financial years (FY) 2027 and 2...

November 4, 2026

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LEAPTING Crosses 10 GW Milestone in India as Solar Cleaning Robot Demand Grows

Solar cleaning robot manufacturer LEAPTING has crossed the 10 GW milestone in India, supplying more than 50,000 robots to solar developers and engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contractors. At the recently concluded...

November 2, 2026

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Daily News Wrap-Up: India’s Q3 Solar Generation Rises Nearly 49%

India generated approximately 56.9 billion units of solar electricity in the third quarter (Q3) of 2026, up 48.6% year-over-year (YoY) from 38.3 billion units (BU), according to Central Electricity Authority data. However, generation declined 9.4%...

November 5, 2026

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Energy Management Software Can Improve Battery Storage Economics: Interview

India’s growing renewable energy capacity is creating opportunities for battery energy storage systems (BESS), particularly as developers and consumers seek to manage intermittent generation, reduce electricity costs, and meet peak-hour demand....

November 5, 2026

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Flux Power’s Q1 Revenue Drops 49% on Higher Interest Rates and Fuel Prices

Lithium-ion energy storage solutions provider Flux Power reported revenue of $6.76 million in the first quarter (Q1) of fiscal year (FY) 2027, down 48.7% year-over-year (YoY) from $13.18 million. The revenue, however, beat analysts’ expectations by...

November 5, 2026

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Over 16% of New US Utility-Scale Solar Co-Located with Battery Storage in 2026

More than 16% of the utility-scale solar capacity added in the U.S. through September 2026 was co-located with operational battery energy storage systems, compared to just 2% in 2017, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA)....

November 5, 2026

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Government Approves ₹28 Billion Program for Lithium and Nickel Processing

The Union Cabinet has approved a ₹28.14 billion (~$297.06 million) capital expenditure (CAPEX) support program to promote domestic processing of lithium, nickel and other critical minerals. These minerals find use in sectors such as electric...

November 4, 2026

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CERC Rules 81% Wind Share Does Not Exempt Project from Hybrid DSM Regulations

The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has rejected a petition seeking to classify a 160 MW blended wind and solar power project in Karnataka as a wind generating station for calculating deviation settlement charges. The Commission...

November 4, 2026

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Month in a Minute: Top Headlines from the Indian Renewable Sector in October 2026

Solar continued to dominate India’s renewable energy capacity additions in the third quarter (Q3) of 2026. India’s installed solar capacity reached 174.8 GW, representing 31.1% of the country’s total power capacity and 57.7% of its renewable energy...

November 4, 2026

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Türkiye Awards 785 MW of Solar Capacity in YEKA Auction

Türkiye’s Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources has awarded 785 MW of solar capacity across 11 projects under the Yenilenebilir Enerji Kaynak Alanları (YEKA GES) 2026 solar auctions. The projects are located across Denizli, Ankara, Konya,...

November 4, 2026

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