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Freight Costs, Equipment Delays, Visa Curbs Hit Solar Manufacturing

Rising freight costs linked to the West Asia conflict, combined with congestion at Chinese ports, are increasing costs and delaying equipment deliveries for Indian solar manufacturers. The disruptions could affect the installation...

November 10, 2026

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India’s Solar Inverter Localization Faces Semiconductor Supply Hurdles

India’s solar inverter industry faces significant challenges in increasing domestic content because of its dependence on imported power electronic components, particularly semiconductors. Industry executives say this could c...

November 9, 2026

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China’s Proposed Tech Export Curbs Test India’s Solar Manufacturing Push

China’s proposed curbs on solar technology exports have once again exposed the vulnerabilities in India’s plans to ramp up domestic solar manufacturing. On October 19, China proposed revising its catalog of technologie...

November 6, 2026

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Battery Storage, Hybrid Projects Dominate Renewable Auctions in Q3 2026

Government agencies issued tenders for 21 GW of renewable energy capacity and auctioned 12 GW across energy storage, hybrid, large-scale solar, wind, manufacturing, green hydrogen, and rooftop solar projects in the third quarter (...

November 5, 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 electricity procurer...

November 11, 2026

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Daily News Wrap-Up: Freight Costs, Port Congestion Hit Solar Equipment Deliveries

Rising freight costs linked to the West Asia conflict, combined with congestion at Chinese ports, are increasing costs and delaying equipment deliveries for Indian solar manufacturers. The disruptions could affect the installation and commissioning...

November 11, 2026

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Rising Raw Material Costs are Squeezing Solar EPC Margins: Interview

Rising raw material prices, shrinking module manufacturing margins, and fixed-price contracts are challenging India’s solar engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) companies. At the same time, domestic manufacturing policies, global...

November 11, 2026

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Higher Equipment Sales Drive Plug Power’s Q3 Revenue Up 13%

Hydrogen fuel cell solutions provider Plug Power reported a revenue of $200.6 million in the third quarter (Q3) of 2026, up 13.3% year-over-year (YoY) from $177.06 million. The revenue within the quarter beat analysts’ expectations by $2.4...

November 11, 2026

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Funding and M&A Roundup: Green Genius Raises $72.5 Million Via Green Bonds

From: Mercom Capital Renewable energy project developer Green Genius has completed a €65 million (~$72.5 million) green bond issue to refinance existing subordinated construction loans. The bonds have a four-year maturity and carry a floating...

November 11, 2026

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Project Finance Brief: Return Secures $930 Million Financing

From: Mercom Capital Group Energy storage solutions provider Return has secured €835 million (~$930 million) in portfolio financing underwritten by Deutsche Bank and Rabobank to expand battery storage capacity for its Virtual Flexibility Portfolio...

November 11, 2026

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Global Renewable Capacity to Grow by Over 4,770 GW by 2031: IEA

Global renewable energy capacity is expected to increase by more than 4,770 GW from 2026 to 2031, with India emerging as the second-largest contributor to such additions, according to a report by the International Energy Agency (IEA). Renewables are...

November 11, 2026

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Return Secures $930 Million Financing for Battery Storage in Germany

Energy storage solutions provider Return has secured €835 million (~$930 million) in portfolio financing underwritten by Deutsche Bank and Rabobank to expand battery storage capacity for its Virtual Flexibility Portfolio in Germany. The financing...

November 10, 2026

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India Initiates Antidumping Probe into Aluminum Extrusion Imports

India’s Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) has initiated an antidumping investigation into imports of aluminum extrusion profiles, structures, and related articles from China, Malaysia, Vietnam, and Thailand. The DGTR found...

November 10, 2026

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Bihar Regulator Approves 300 MW Solar-Plus-Storage Procurement

The Bihar Electricity Regulatory Commission (BERC) has approved the procurement of 300 MW of solar power coupled with a 150 MW/600 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) through NHPC for 25 years. The Commission also approved the draft power sale...

November 10, 2026

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