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India Added 341 MWh of Energy Storage Capacity in 2024

India installed over 341 MWh of battery energy storage systems (BESS) in 2024, marking an over sixfold increase from the 51 MWh installed in 2023, according to Mercom India Research’s newly released report India’s Energy Sto...

July 8, 2025

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Madhya Pradesh Emerges as a Key Market for Solar Open Access

In the first quarter (Q1) of 2025, Madhya Pradesh emerged as one of the leading states in adding solar open access capacity. With 121.5 MW installed, it recorded the fourth-highest addition during the quarter, contributing over 11...

July 2, 2025

C&I

India’s C&I Sector Increasingly Adopting Clean Energy to Decarbonize Operations

Commercial and industrial (C&I) units in India are increasingly adopting solar energy as a viable, cost-effective, and sustainable alternative to conventional power sources. Driven by rising awareness, volatile energy prices, ...

July 7, 2025

Renewable Energy

Community Solar with PM Surya Ghar Subsidy is a Viable Option in Rural India  

Launched in February 2024, the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana aims to provide financial support for the installation of rooftop solar systems in 10 million households by 2026-27. The subsidy for a 3 kW system is ₹78,000 (~$910),...

July 7, 2025

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CEA Guidelines Propose Weather Stations in Renewable Energy Projects

The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has proposed the installation of one automatic weather station (AWS) for each renewable energy power project with a capacity of 50 MW. The proposal is in the context of the need for real-time weather...

July 8, 2025

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BHEL Invites Bids for Operation and Maintenance of 1.5 MW Solar Project

Bharat Heavy Electricals’ (BHEL) manufacturing unit at Ramachandrapuram in Hyderabad has invited bids for the operation and maintenance (O&M) of 1.5 MW solar power project for two years. Bids must be submitted by July 17, 2025. Bids will be...

July 8, 2025

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Daily News Wrap-Up: Odisha Sets Renewable Energy Goals for 2047

The Odisha government aims to meet 33% of its power needs from renewable energy sources by 2036 and 50% by 2047, according to Odisha Vision 2036 and 2047 report released recently. Odisha has attracted over ₹5 trillion (~$58 billion) in investments...

July 8, 2025

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GERC Approves Tariff of ₹2.78/kWh for 500 MW Solar Power Procurement

The Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC) has approved the power purchase agreement (PPA) signed between Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam (GUVNL) and NTPC Renewable Energy (NREL) for procuring 500 MW of solar power at a tariff of ₹2.78 (~$0....

July 8, 2025

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UK Targets Operational Solar Capacity of 47 GW by 2030 Under New Roadmap

The UK government has published a new solar roadmap aimed at achieving 47 GW of operational solar capacity by 2030, as set out in the government’s Clean Power 2030 Action Plan. The roadmap notes that removing barriers for rooftop deployment could...

July 8, 2025

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MENA Weekly Roundup: Abu Dhabi Signs Financing Agreement for GCC Interconnectivity

The Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) signed a financing agreement with the Gulf Cooperation Council Interconnection Authority (GCCIA) to expand the Gulf Cooperation Council’s power grid interconnection with the UAE’s national grid, valued...

July 8, 2025

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Odisha to Meet 50% Power Needs from Renewable Sources by 2047

The Odisha government aims to meet 33% of its power needs from renewable energy sources by 2036 and 50% by 2047, according to Odisha Vision 2036 and 2047 report released recently. Odisha has attracted over ₹5 trillion (~$58 billion) in investments...

July 7, 2025

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Solar Glass Manufacturer Borosil’s German Arm Files for Insolvency

Solar glass manufacturer Borosil Renewables has announced that its step-down German subsidiary, Glasmanufaktur Brandenburg (GMB), has filed for insolvency under the German Insolvency Code before the jurisdictional court in Cottbus. The company said...

July 7, 2025

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ILJIN Electronics Forays into BESS, Buys Majority Stake in Power-One

ILJIN Electronics, a material subsidiary of Amber Group, has entered into definitive agreements for a majority stake in Bengaluru-based Power One Micro Systems. Power-One offers battery energy storage systems (BESS), solar inverters (on-grid,...

July 7, 2025

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