Rising freight costs linked to the West Asia conflict, combined with congestion at Chinese ports, are increasing costs and delaying equipment deliveries for Indian solar manufacturers. The disruptions could affect the installation and commissioning of new production lines.

The Telangana Electricity Regulatory Commission allowed the state’s distribution companies to procure 6.3 GW of renewable energy capacity, along with battery energy storage systems (BESS), through competitive bidding.

The Bihar Electricity Regulatory Commission (BERC) approved Bihar State Power Holding Company’s procurement of 200 MW of interstate transmission system (ISTS)-connected firm and dispatchable renewable energy, coupled with BESS, from SJVN for 25 years.

BERC approved the procurement of 300 MW of solar power coupled with a 150 MW/600 MWh BESS through NHPC for 25 years. The Commission also approved the draft power sale agreement, subject to modifications incorporating the impact of a reduction in Goods and Services Tax on the tariff.

India’s Directorate General of Trade Remedies initiated an antidumping investigation into imports of aluminum extrusion profiles, structures, and related articles from China, Malaysia, Vietnam, and Thailand.

The Solar Energy Corporation of India invited bids to develop grid-connected rooftop solar projects on New Delhi Municipal Council buildings under the renewable energy service company model. The last date to submit bids is November 17, 2026. Bids will be opened on November 20.

Telangana Renewable Energy Development Corporation invited bids to design, supply, install, and commission grid-connected rooftop solar systems with domestic content requirement-compliant TOPCon/Mono PERC solar modules under net metering, solar LED streetlights, and solar water heating systems with a five-year comprehensive maintenance contract at various locations across the state.

Terra Clean, a wholly owned subsidiary of Indian Oil Corporation, invited bids to empanel engineering, procurement, and construction contractors to develop transmission infrastructure for ISTS and intrastate transmission system-connected renewable projects. The last date to submit bids is December 8, 2026. Bids will be opened the following day.

Savitribai Phule Pune University invited bids to set up a rooftop solar project with a BESS across its premises under the renewable energy service company model. Bids must be submitted by November 30, 2026. Bids will be opened the next day.

West Bengal-based furnace manufacturer Melt O Therm Furnaces decided to adopt solar power to address rising electricity costs associated with its operations. It installed a 250 kW rooftop solar system at its facility in Rautara, North 24 Parganas, to reduce electricity expenses and support sustainable manufacturing.

State-owned lender to the energy sector, Power Finance Corporation, reported a revenue from operations of ₹290.44 billion (~$3.09 billion) in the second quarter (Q2) of the financial year (FY) 2027, up 1.2% year-over-year (YoY) from ₹286.90 billion (~$3.05 billion).

U.S.-based residential solar and battery storage provider Sunrun reported a revenue of $1.10 billion in Q3 2026, a 51.7% YoY increase from $724.56 million, driven by higher energy systems and product sales. Revenue exceeded analysts’ expectations by $284.29 million.

U.S.-based energy storage solutions provider Eos Energy Enterprises posted a revenue of $82.73 million in Q3 2026, up 171% YoY from $30.51 million. The revenue exceeded analysts’ expectations by $1.55 million.

Energy storage solutions provider Return secured €835 million (~$930 million) in portfolio financing underwritten by Deutsche Bank and Rabobank to expand battery storage capacity for its Virtual Flexibility Portfolio in Germany.