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Data Centers Bet Big on RTC Renewables, Transmission Systems Remain Key

The rapid rise of artificial intelligence (AI) and India’s growing data center pipeline are driving substantial new electricity demand, making renewable energy with storage essential to power this sector. According to government d...

October 12, 2026

Mercom Research Focus

India’s FY 2036 Transmission Plan Hinges on Execution and Site Readiness

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 n...

October 8, 2026

Solar

India’s Solar Cell Growth to Boost Metallization Paste Demand: Interview

India’s expanding solar cell manufacturing capacity and the rising preference for n-type TOPCon cells are creating significant opportunities for metallization paste and, particularly, technologies that can reduce both silver consu...

October 12, 2026

Grid

Power Ministry Revises RoW Compensation Rules for Transmission Lines

The Ministry of Power has introduced a market-based valuation mechanism to determine compensation for land affected by right-of-way (RoW) requirements for electricity transmission lines. The guidelines apply to electricity transmi...

October 8, 2026

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Four-Hour Battery Storage Now Cheaper Than Gas Turbines: Report

Four-hour battery energy storage systems, utility-scale energy storage systems that are designed to discharge at their full rated capacity for approximately four hours, now cost less than open-cycle gas turbines across 43 markets, according to Wood...

October 12, 2026

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Surat Housing Complex Eyes ₹5 Million Annual Savings with Rooftop Solar

Supported by subsidies under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, rooftop solar adoption in India has gained significant momentum, particularly in the residential segment, as households increasingly turn to solar power to reduce electricity costs....

October 9, 2026

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POWERGRID Commissions Project to Evacuate 2.5 GW Solar Energy in Karnataka

The Power Grid Corporation of India (POWERGRID) has commissioned the transmission project for the 2,500 MW solar energy zone in Bidar, Karnataka, on October 5, 2026. The project was entrusted to POWERGRID Bidar Transmission, a wholly owned...

October 9, 2026

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RECPDCL Invited Bids for Rooftop Solar Projects at ICAR Institutes

REC Power Development and Consultancy (RECPDCL) has invited bids for engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) of grid-connected rooftop solar projects at Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) Institutes under the PM Surya Ghar Muft...

October 9, 2026

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MNRE Adds 402 MW of Solar Cell Capacity to ALMM, Total Nears 38 GW

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has added 402 MW of solar cell manufacturing capacity to the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) List-II, taking the total enlisted capacity to 37.8 GW. The latest update includes 402 MW...

October 9, 2026

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Bihar Proposes 500 kW Cap for Rooftop Solar Net Metering

The Bihar Electricity Regulatory Commission (BERC) has proposed amendments to its rooftop solar regulations, limiting the capacity of net metering systems to up to 500 kW and revising the compensation mechanism for surplus electricity injected into...

October 9, 2026

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Soleos Energy Files Draft Papers for Initial Public Offering

Ahmedabad-based renewable energy solutions provider Soleos Energy has filed a draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) for an initial public offering (IPO). The IPO will comprise a fresh issue of up to 11 million equity shares and an offer for sale of up...

October 9, 2026

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