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New Research Improves Day-Ahead Solar Forecasting Accuracy by 13%

Researchers at North Carolina State University have demonstrated techniques that improved day-ahead solar power forecasting by up to 13% compared with the most...

August 5, 2026

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Melvin Mathew

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Solar

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Technology
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Maharashtra Regulator Approves Tariffs to Procure 2.27 GW of Solar Power

The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) has allowed Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company’s (MSEDCL) petition seeking adoption of tariffs...

August 5, 2026

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Rakesh Ranjan

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Markets & Policy

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Solar
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Deep Tech Energy Startup Adiabatic Technologies Raises ₹83 Million

Deep Tech energy startup Adiabatic Technologies has raised ₹83 million (~$872,517) in a seed funding round led by Malpani Ventures and Avinya Ventures. Other investors...

August 5, 2026

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Staff

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Energy Storage

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Finance and M&A
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Domestic Solar Components Need Quality Standards and Policy Support: Interview

India has rapidly expanded domestic solar module manufacturing, while investments in cells, ingots, and wafers continue to gather pace. However, achieving a truly...

August 5, 2026

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Rakesh Ranjan

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Manufacturing

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Solar
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SECI Invites EoIs for Geothermal Projects in Andaman & Nicobar

The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has invited expressions of interest (EoIs) for geothermal resource assessment and development in the union territory of...

August 5, 2026

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Melvin Mathew

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Renewable Energy

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Tenders and Auctions
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NTPC SAIL Announces Winner of 20 MW Floating Solar Auction

NTPC SAIL Power Company (NSPCL), a joint venture of NTPC and Steel Authority of India (SAIL), has announced the winner of its auction for the engineering, procurement,...

August 5, 2026

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Arjun Joshi

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Floating Solar

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Solar

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Tenders & Auctions
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Transformers, Grid Equipment Manufacturing Need Solar-Like Policy Push: Interview

India’s renewable energy capacity is expanding faster than the transmission infrastructure needed to evacuate it, driving demand for transformers, substations, and...

August 5, 2026

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B.S. Nagaraj

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Grid

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T&D
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Priority Sector Lending Can Accelerate India’s Polysilicon Manufacturing: Interview

With ALMM List-II mandating the use of domestically manufactured solar cells, manufacturers in India are navigating several challenges, including a shortage of skilled...

August 5, 2026

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Melvin Mathew

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Manufacturing

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Modules

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Solar
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Choosing the Right Solar Supplier Is No Longer Just About Price

As India accelerates the transition to domestically manufactured solar cells and modules, manufacturers and developers are increasingly prioritizing supply chain...

August 5, 2026

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Melvin Mathew

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Manufacturing

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Solar
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Terra Clean Invites Bids for 200 MW Wind Project in Karnataka

Terra Clean has invited bids to develop a 200 MW interstate transmission system (ISTS)-connected wind power project in Karnataka. The project can have a 2% margin above...

August 5, 2026

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Arjun Joshi

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Tenders & Auctions

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Wind
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SECI Seeks Carbon Dioxide Sources for Green Urea and Green Methanol

The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has invited expressions of interest (EoIs) to identify carbon dioxide (CO₂) sources for green urea and RFNBO-compliant green...

August 5, 2026

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Rakesh Ranjan

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Other

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Tenders and Auctions
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Solar, Battery Storage Demand Push Shoals’ Revenue Up 47% YoY in Q2 2026

Shoals Technologies Group, a manufacturer of electrical infrastructure solutions for utility-scale solar, battery storage, and data center power systems, posted revenue...

August 5, 2026

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Rakesh Ranjan

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Finance and M&A

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Other
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US Ends TOPCon Patent Probe Against Trina, Philadelphia Solar

The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has terminated its investigation against Philadelphia Solar USA and Trina Solar after First Solar withdrew its complaint...

August 5, 2026

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Parth Shukla

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Manufacturing

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Markets & Policy

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Solar
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Daily News Wrap-Up: Solar Tender and Auction Activity Drops in Q2

Government agencies issued tenders for approximately 5.4 GW of solar capacity in the second quarter (Q2) of 2026, down 5.7% from 5.7 GW in the previous quarter and 21.5%...

August 5, 2026

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Mercom Staff

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Daily Wrap-up
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Uttarakhand Invites Bids for 90 MW/225 MWh Battery Storage Project

UJVN has invited bids to develop a 90 MW/225 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) in Uttarakhand. The BESS will be located near the 132 kV Chilla hydropower...

August 5, 2026

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Arjun Joshi

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Energy Storage

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Tenders & Auctions

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