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India’s Q3 2026 Renewable Policies Prioritize Grid Stability, Project Execution

India’s renewable energy policies increasingly focused on improving project execution, grid stability, transmission connectivity, and reliable power delivery during the third quarter (Q3) of 2026, according to Mercom India&#...

October 29, 2026

Featured

What RBI’s Rate Hike Means for India’s Renewable Energy Industry

The Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) 25-basis-point increase in the repo rate to 5.5% could raise borrowing costs for renewable energy developers and manufacturers, potentially affecting project returns, financing decisions, and capa...

October 28, 2026

Grid

Haryana Regulator Scraps Power Distribution License Granted to Private Entity

The Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission (HERC) has decided not to implement the parallel electricity distribution license granted to a private entity for the Gurugram and Nuh revenue districts, following directions from the ...

October 29, 2026

Solar

LEAPTING Eyes Expansion in India as Solar Cleaning Robots Gain Ground

As India’s utility-scale solar installations expand, developers are increasingly adopting robotic cleaning systems to cut water use, increase cleaning frequency, and manage operations and maintenance (O&M) costs. Solar r...

October 29, 2026

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Unreliable Power Supply Hindering EV Charging Infrastructure Growth: Interview

India’s expanding battery energy storage and electric vehicle (EV) charging markets are creating new opportunities for domestic equipment manufacturers. However, unreliable grid connectivity and inconsistent power supply remain challenges for EV...

October 30, 2026

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Daily News Wrap-Up: India’s Q3 2026 Renewable Policies Focus on Grid Stability

India’s renewable energy policies are increasingly focused on improving project execution, grid stability, transmission connectivity, and reliable power delivery during the third quarter (Q3) of 2026, according to Mercom India’s Q3 2026 Renewable...

October 30, 2026

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Strong Tracker Demand Lifts Nextpower’s Q2 Revenue by 23%

U.S.-based solar tracker and clean power technology company Nextpower reported record revenue of $1.11 billion in the second quarter (Q2) of fiscal year (FY) 2027, up 22.5% year-over-year (YoY) from $905.27 million, driven in part by strong demand...

October 30, 2026

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Solar, Battery Storage Help Lower Power Prices in California, Texas: SEIA

California and Texas recorded an estimated wholesale electricity cost savings of $2.5 billion and $3.55 billion, respectively, between June and August 2026 compared with the corresponding period in 2021, according to an analysis by the Solar Energy...

October 30, 2026

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Global Battery Storage Failure Rate Dropped 98% Between 2018 and 2025: Report

The annual failure rate of lithium-ion battery energy storage systems (BESS) declined by 98% globally from 2018 to 2025,  according to a report by the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI). The annual failure rate was calculated by analyzing...

October 30, 2026

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IEX’s Q2 Revenue Rises 8% as Electricity Trading Volumes Grow

The Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) reported revenue of ₹1.67 billion (~$17.55 million) in the second quarter (Q2) of the financial year (FY) 2027, an 8.4% year-over-year (YoY) increase from ₹1.54 billion (~$16.18 million). Profit after tax (PAT) rose...

October 29, 2026

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ACME Solar’s Q2 Profit Jumps 134% YoY on Renewable and Storage Growth

Gurugram-based independent power producer ACME Solar Holdings reported a total income of ₹10.07 billion (~$100.7 million) in the second quarter (Q2) of the financial year (FY) 2027, up 67.5% year-over-year (YoY) from ₹6.01 billion (~$60.1 million)....

October 29, 2026

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APGENCO Invites Bids to Supply Solar Modules for 400 MW Solar Project

Andhra Pradesh Power Generation Corporation (APGENCO) has invited bids to supply solar modules for its 400 MW grid-connected solar power project in Anantapuramu district, Andhra Pradesh. The project involves supplying 1.65 MWp of modules. The last...

October 29, 2026

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UPERC Approves Noida Power’s 300 MW RTC Renewable Power Procurement

The Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (UPERC) has approved Noida Power Company’s (NPCL) proposal to procure 300 MW of firm and dispatchable renewable energy on a round-the-clock (RE-RTC) basis for 25 years through tariff-based...

October 29, 2026

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ENNA Solar to Acquire 166 MW Solar, 612 MWh Battery Storage Project in Romania

ENNA Solar, a unit of Croatian-based renewables and logistics company ENNA Group, has signed an agreement to acquire a 166 MW solar project with a 612 MWh battery energy storage system in Romania. The company signed a share purchase agreement to...

October 29, 2026

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