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India’s Solar Capacity Rises 21% YoY in 9M Despite Cell Shortages

India installed 27.3 GW of large-scale solar capacity in the first nine months (9M) of the calendar year (CY) 2026, up 21% year-over-year (YoY) compared to 22.5 GW, according to Mercom India Research’s newly released 9M and Q3 202...

November 12, 2026

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Centre Allows Intrastate Connectivity for ISTS Renewable Energy Projects

The Ministry of Power has permitted renewable energy projects tendered on an interstate transmission system (ISTS) connectivity basis to connect to the intrastate transmission system (InSTS) when the generating project and the ele...

November 11, 2026

Grid

India Approves First 1,150 kV Ultra-High Voltage Transmission Corridor

In a first for India, the National Committee on Transmission (NCT) recently gave the go-ahead for introducing the highest voltage level in the Indian transmission system. At its latest meeting, the NCT approved the 1,150 kV Raigar...

November 11, 2026

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Solar Tracker Adoption in India Could Reach 70% in Five Years: Interview

Single-axis solar trackers in India’s utility-scale solar market are expected to rise to nearly 60% to 70% over the next three to five years, driven by demand for higher energy output, better project economics, and more cons...

November 11, 2026

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Bengaluru Tech Park Targets Lower Power Costs with Rooftop Solar System

Commercial buildings and technology parks are installing rooftop solar to bring down their electricity expenses and meet a larger share of their power needs on-site. Most such facilities have high daytime electricity usage due to air conditioning,...

November 12, 2026

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Greenjoules Raises ₹1.5 Billion in Series B Funding for Biocrude Facility

Pune-based renewable fuels company Greenjoules has raised ₹1.5 billion (~$16.01 million) in a Series B funding round co-led by Amazon’s Smbhav Venture Fund and Climate Pledge Fund. Zerodha’s investment arm Rainmatter and Singularity’s...

November 12, 2026

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Odisha Proposes 4% Energy Storage Obligation by FY 2030

The Odisha Electricity Regulatory Commission (OERC) has proposed regulations increasing the renewable purchase obligation (RPO) to 43.33% and introducing an energy storage obligation (ESO) of 4% by the financial year (FY) 2030. The draft OERC...

November 12, 2026

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Saudi Arabia Tenders Solar and Wind Projects

The Saudi Power Procurement Company (SPPC), Saudi Arabia’s principal power buyer, has issued a request for qualification for solar and wind projects under the eighth round of the country’s National Renewable Energy Program (NREP). The projects...

November 12, 2026

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PFC Announces Karnataka Substation Auction Winner

PFC Consulting has selected the winner of its auction to set up a 3×500 MVA, 400/220 kV substation, along with associated transmission lines, at Humnabad in Bidar district, Karnataka. Power Grid Corporation of India (POWERGRID) emerged as the...

November 12, 2026

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Daily News Wrap-Up: Center Allows InSTS Access for ISTS Renewable Projects

The Ministry of Power (MoP) permitted renewable energy projects tendered on an interstate transmission system (ISTS) connectivity basis to connect to the intrastate transmission system (InSTS) when the generating project and the electricity procurer...

November 12, 2026

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Demand for Battery Storage and String Inverters Growing in India: Interview

As battery energy storage systems (BESS) become a key focus for India’s solar inverter market, string inverters are seeing wider adoption in utility-scale projects because of their modularity, lower maintenance needs, and potential to reduce...

November 12, 2026

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Tata Power’s Q2 Revenue Rises 26% as Renewable Business Expands

Tata Power reported a revenue from operations of ₹196.36 billion (~$2.10 billion) in the second quarter (Q2) of the financial year (FY) 2027, an increase of 26.3% year-over-year (YoY) from ₹155.45 billion (~$1.66 billion). The company’s...

November 11, 2026

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Competition Commission Clears KKR Entity’s Investment in Gentari Renewables

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved  the proposed subscription of securities of Gentari Renewables India by Sapphire US, an entity indirectly owned by investment vehicles and accounts advised and managed by KKR subsidiaries....

November 11, 2026

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