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India’s Renewable Energy Expansion Hits a Transmission Roadblock

India’s transmission infrastructure comprised approximately 509,603 circuit kilometers (ckm) of transmission lines and 1,478 gigavolt-amperes (GVA) of transformation capacity as of June 2026, according to Mercom India Research’s S...

October 21, 2026

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US Solar Duties Hit India’s Solar Industry at a Critical Juncture

The U.S. Department of Commerce’s imposition of antidumping and countervailing duties (AD/CVD) on Indian solar cells could significantly affect India’s solar exports, potentially redirecting shipments to the domestic m...

October 19, 2026

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TOPCon Accounts for Over 50% of India’s Operational Solar Cell Capacity

Tunnel oxide passivated contact (TOPCon) technology accounted for 51.6% of India’s operational solar cell manufacturing capacity, according to Mercom India’s PV Manufacturing Tracker. TOPCon has emerged as India’s dom...

October 21, 2026

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Uttar Pradesh Industries Explore Solar Options to Cut Power Costs

Commercial and industrial (C&I) consumers in Uttar Pradesh are evaluating combinations of rooftop solar and green energy open access to reduce electricity costs, while assessing battery storage for improved power reliability a...

October 19, 2026

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Daily News Wrap-Up: US Solar Duties Threaten India’s Solar Exports

The U.S. Department of Commerce’s imposition of antidumping and countervailing duties on Indian solar cells could significantly affect India’s solar exports. The measures could redirect shipments to the domestic market, intensify price competition,...

October 21, 2026

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Funding and M&A Roundup: Epyr Raises $17 Million in Series A Round

From: Mercom Capital Group France-based thermal energy storage provider Epyr has raised €15 million (~$17 million) in an oversubscribed Series A round led by SlateVC to expand its industrial thermal energy storage projects. Epyr develops thermal...

October 21, 2026

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Project Finance Brief: energyRe Secures $815 Million

From: Mercom Capital Group energyRe, a solar, wind, and energy storage project developer, has secured $815 million in financing for five utility-scale solar projects totaling approximately 360 MW in South Carolina. U.S. Bank of America, Canadian...

October 21, 2026

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SolarEra Plans 5 GWh Battery Storage Manufacturing Facility in Pune

Pune-based engineering, procurement and construction services company SolarEra Green Renewables has announced plans to establish a 5 GWh annual capacity battery energy storage system manufacturing and integration facility in Talegaon Industrial Area...

October 19, 2026

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Haryana Regulator Grants Parallel Power Distribution License for Gurugram, Nuh

The Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission (HERC) has granted a parallel distribution license to operate in the Gurugram and Nuh districts of Haryana, providing consumers with an alternative electricity supplier. The distribution license will be...

October 19, 2026

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Howrah PVC Pipe Manufacturer Expects to Save Big with Rooftop Solar System

Rising electricity costs are pushing industrial consumers to adopt rooftop solar systems to cut operating expenses and reduce dependence on grid power. Manufacturing facilities with available rooftop space can use solar energy to meet a part of...

October 19, 2026

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Morocco Floats EPC Tender for 350 MW Solar Projects

The Moroccan Agency for Sustainable Energy (MASEN) has invited prequalification applications to select an engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contractor for ground-mounted solar projects with a minimum aggregate capacity of 350 MW. The...

October 19, 2026

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Sahaj Solar to Set Up 1.8 GWh Battery Energy Storage Facility in Gujarat

Solar module manufacturer and engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) services provider Sahaj Solar has announced plans to set up a 1.8 GWh battery energy storage system (BESS) manufacturing facility in Dakor, Gujarat. The Ahmedabad-based...

October 19, 2026

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