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CERC Adopts Tariffs for SJVN’s 600 MW Wind Power Auction

The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has adopted tariffs for 600 MW of interstate transmission system (ISTS) connected wind power projects awarded by...

October 15, 2026

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Arjun Joshi

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Market & Policy

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Wind
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CEA Updates Transmission Planning Norms to Support Renewables Integration

The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has revised its Manual on Transmission Planning Criteria to include provisions for ultra high-voltage alternating current (UHVAC)...

October 15, 2026

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Melvin Mathew

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Market & Policy

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T&D
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Australia Launches $173 Million Funding Program for Solar Technologies

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has launched the third round of its Solar Sunshot program, offering up to AUD250 million (~$173.04 million) to support the...

October 15, 2026

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Parth Shukla

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Solar

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Tenders & Auctions
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CERC Adopts Tariffs for SECI’s 1.2 GW Wind Power Auction

The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has adopted tariffs for 1.2 GW of interstate transmission system (ISTS) connected wind power projects awarded by the...

October 15, 2026

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Arjun Joshi

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Market & Policy

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Wind
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MNRE Invites EoIs from Institutions to Support Hydrogen Safety Panel

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has invited Expressions of Interest (EoI) from prospective agencies to select an expert institution to support the...

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Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulator Approves PPAs for PM-KUSUM Projects

The Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (UPERC) has approved 10 power purchase agreements (PPAs) for 19.7 MW of grid-connected solar projects under Component...

October 15, 2026

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Arjun Joshi

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Markets & Policy

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Solar
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Government Earmarks ₹60 Billion for Green Energy Corridor-III Battery Storage

The Union Cabinet has earmarked ₹60 billion (~$631.11 million) for viability gap funding (VGF) to support the deployment of 50 GWh of battery energy storage systems...

October 15, 2026

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Arjun Joshi

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Energy Storage

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Grid

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Market & Policy
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US to Impose Antidumping, Countervailing Duties on Solar Imports from India

The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) has ruled that imports of crystalline silicon photovoltaic (PV) cells, whether assembled into modules or not,...

October 15, 2026

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Rakesh Ranjan

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Markets & Policy

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Solar
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India’s Solar Growth Exposes Industry-Wide Talent Readiness Gap: Mercom

India’s rapidly expanding solar industry is facing a growing workforce readiness gap, with employers across utility-scale project development, manufacturing, rooftop...

October 15, 2026

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Melvin Mathew

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Mercom Research Focus

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Solar
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IIT Palakkad Invites Bids for 1.25 MW Rooftop Solar Project

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Palakkad has invited bids to set up rooftop solar power systems at its Sahyadri Campus in Kerala. The project involves setting...

October 15, 2026

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Melvin Mathew

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Rooftop

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Solar

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Tenders & Auctions
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UPERC Clears Data Center’s Plea for Short-Term Renewables Procurement

The Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (UPERC) has approved a data center developer’s plea to adopt tariffs to procure 8 MW of renewable energy on a...

October 15, 2026

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Rakesh Ranjan

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Markets & Policy

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Renewable Energy
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Daily News Wrap-Up: Steel, Zinc Costs Lift Solar Mounting Structure Prices

Solar module mounting structure manufacturers say higher steel and zinc prices, rising galvanization and manufacturing costs, weak order visibility, and staggered...

October 15, 2026

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Mercom Staff

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Daily Wrap-up
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Emmvee Advances 6 GW Solar Manufacturing Expansion as Q2 Profit Rises 61%

Bengaluru-based solar cell and module manufacturer Emmvee Photovoltaic Power reported revenue from operations of ₹15.76 billion (~$165.77 million) in the second quarter...

October 15, 2026

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Arjun Joshi

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Finance and M&A

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Other
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Zetwerk Files Draft Papers for ₹50.12 Billion Initial Public Offering

Bengaluru-based energy infrastructure solutions provider, Zetwerk Manufacturing Businesses, has filed a red herring prospectus (RHP) for a ₹50.12 billion (~$526.36...

October 14, 2026

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Melvin Mathew

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Finance and M&A

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Solar
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MENA Weekly Round-Up: Algeria Floats 200 MW Wind Projects Tender

Algerian state-owned electricity and gas utility Sonelgaz floated a tender to develop two wind projects totaling 200 MW. The tender covers two 100 MW wind farms, with...

October 14, 2026

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Melvin Mathew

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Energy Storage

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Solar

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Wind

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