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SJVN Announces Winner of 265 MW/530 MWh Battery Storage Auction

SJVN has announced the winner of the auction for a 265 MW/530 MWh standalone battery energy storage system (BESS) in Haryana. The tender comprised a 250 MW/500 MWh BESS project supported under the Power System Development Fund’s (...

September 25, 2026

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Uttar Pradesh’s Growing C&I Demand Opens New Renewable Energy Opportunities

Uttar Pradesh is steadily tapping the commercial and industrial (C&I) renewable energy market with policy initiatives focused on regulatory simplification and continued investments in grid infrastructure. Fuelled by expanding ...

September 28, 2026

Mercom Research Focus

Battery Storage Projects May Gain from Rule Change on Charging, Discharging

Battery energy storage system (BESS) developers with existing connectivity can increase the storage duration of their projects without seeking additional grid connectivity capacity under a new procedure issued by the Central Trans...

September 21, 2026

Mercom Research Focus

India Adds 50.6 GW Solar Module and 9.7 GW Cell Manufacturing Capacity in 1H 2026

India added 50.6 gigawatts (GW) of solar module and 9.7 GW of solar cell manufacturing capacity in the first half (1H) of 2026, according to Mercom India’s recently released research report, State of Solar PV Manufacturing in Indi...

September 24, 2026

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PFC Consulting Announces Winner of 14 GW Renewable Transmission Project

PFC Consulting has announced the winner of the auction to develop an interstate transmission system (ISTS) to evacuate 14 GW of renewable power from Lakadia (Phase-II: 7.5 GW), Jam Khambhaliya (Phase-II: 5.5 GW), and Jamnagar (Phase-I, Part C: 1 GW)...

September 28, 2026

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Daily News Wrap-Up: Consumer Nod a Must for PM Surya Ghar Vendor Agreements

The PM Surya Ghar portal made consumer approval of vendor agreements mandatory before rooftop solar installations can proceed. Vendors cannot upload installation details until consumers approve the agreements. SJVN announced the winner of its...

September 28, 2026

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Solapur Factory Trims Annual Power Costs by ₹5 Million with Rooftop Solar

For energy-intensive industries, electricity costs can account for a significant share of operating expenses, making rooftop solar an attractive option to reduce dependence on grid power and lower energy bills. Atul Feeds, which operates a...

September 25, 2026

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MSEDCL Invites Bids for Battery Energy Storage Systems

Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company (MSEDCL) has invited bids to procure energy from battery energy storage systems (BESS). Projects with an aggregate capacity of 1,000 MW/4,000 MWh will be developed under the Build-Own-Operate model,...

September 25, 2026

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APTEL Extends Deadline for 72.6 MW of Uncommissioned Wind Capacity

The Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (APTEL) has extended the commissioning deadline for 72.6 MW of a 200 MW wind project in Maharashtra to December 31, 2026, while declining to stay the compensation mechanism imposed for delayed commissioning....

September 25, 2026

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GridStor Secures $220 Million for 400 MWh Arizona Battery Project

GridStor, a developer and operator of utility-scale battery energy storage projects, has secured $220 million in tax equity bridge, construction, and term debt financing for its 100 MW/400 MWh White Tank battery storage project in Arizona. ING...

September 25, 2026

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South Korean Power Exchange Invites Bids to Procure 6.6 GWh Storage Capacity

South Korea’s Korea Power Exchange has invited bids to procure 1.18 GW/6.6 GWh storage capacity for its 2026 energy storage system (ESS) central contract market. Bidders must quote for projects between 10 MW/60 MWh and 100 MW/600 MWh. The projects...

September 25, 2026

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Digital Consumer Verification Now Must for PM Surya Ghar Vendor Agreements

The PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana portal has now made digital consumer verification and approval of vendor consumer agreements mandatory before the rooftop solar installations can proceed. Under the new process, consumers must review and approve...

September 25, 2026

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GESCOM Invites Bids for Rooftop Solar Projects on Government Buildings

The Gulbarga Electricity Supply Company (GESCOM) has invited bids to supply, install, test, and commission grid-connected rooftop solar projects on government buildings under its jurisdiction, with five years of operation and maintenance. The total...

September 25, 2026

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