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Madhya Pradesh’s Open Access Additions Dip Sharply in Q2 2026

Madhya Pradesh’s solar open access market recorded a sharp decline in installations in the second quarter (Q2) of 2026, as quarterly additions remained highly dependent on the commissioning of a few large projects. The state added...

September 3, 2026

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Energy Banking Rules are Reshaping Economics of Renewable Open Access

Changes to banking regulations, settlement mechanisms, and open access charges across states are altering the economics of renewable power procurement for commercial and industrial (C&I) consumers, according to developers oper...

September 2, 2026

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Solar Encapsulant Demand Rises as Glass-Glass Modules Squeeze Backsheets

The demand for solar encapsulants is rising alongside the temporary surge in module demand, following the extension of the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM-II) mandate for solar cells. However, demand for backsheets...

September 1, 2026

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Karnataka’s Large-Scale Solar Pipeline Nears 11 GW

Karnataka’s large-scale solar market is set for another phase of capacity expansion, with nearly 11 GW of projects under development and in the pre-construction stage. The pipeline adds to more than 15 GW of operational large-scal...

September 1, 2026

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Telangana Regulator Upholds Penalties on Solar Projects for Commissioning Delays

The Telangana Electricity Regulatory Commission (TGERC) has dismissed two petitions filed by solar power developers seeking extensions of their scheduled commercial operation dates (SCOD) and refund of penalties imposed for delayed commissioning....

September 3, 2026

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RECPDCL Announces Winner of 6 GW Solar Transmission Auction

REC Power Development and Consultancy (RECPDCL) has announced the winner of its auction to set up an interstate transmission system to evacuate 6 GW of solar power from the Barmer-II pooling substation in Rajasthan. Power Grid Corporation of India...

September 3, 2026

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BHEL Announces Winner of O&M Auction for 39 MW Telangana Solar Project

Bharat Heavy Electricals (BHEL) has announced the winner of its auction to provide the operation and maintenance (O&M) services for Singareni Collieries Company’s 39 MW solar project at Yellandu, Telangana. BHEL selected Jayram Industries India...

September 3, 2026

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Daily News Wrap-Up: Energy Banking Rules Reshape Renewable Open Access

Changes to banking regulations, settlement mechanisms, and open access charges across states are altering the economics of renewable power procurement for commercial and industrial consumers, according to developers operating in the segment. The...

September 3, 2026

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Higher Energy Yield Will Drive Tracker, Robotic Cleaning Use in Solar Projects

As solar project sizes increase and developers focus more closely on lifetime energy yield and the levelized cost of energy, technologies such as solar trackers and robotic module cleaning systems are gaining importance in India. Stakeholders say...

September 3, 2026

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Uttar Pradesh Offers Incentives for Data Centers Using Renewable Energy

The Uttar Pradesh Government has announced higher exemptions from transmission and wheeling charges, along with additional financial incentives for data centers that meet specific renewable energy consumption thresholds, as part of its new data...

September 2, 2026

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Odyssey Energy Solutions Raises $74 Million for Renewable Energy Platform

Odyssey Energy Solutions, a platform for financing distributed renewable energy projects in emerging markets, has raised $74 million in new financing, comprising $27 million in equity and $47 million in debt. The equity round included new investors...

September 2, 2026

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Odisha Approves GRIDCO’s 600 MW Wind Power Procurement from SECI

The Odisha Electricity Regulatory Commission (OERC) has approved the power sale agreement (PSA) between GRIDCO and the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) for procuring 600 MW of wind power. The power is being procured under SECI’s...

September 2, 2026

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