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Reliance, SAEL, JBM, PNC, Navayuga Win NHPC’s 1.2 GW Solar Plus Storage Auction

Reliance Infrastructure, JBM Renewables, PNC Infratech, SAEL Industries, and Navayuga Engineering Company have won NHPC’s 1.2 GW auction (Tranche-XI) to set up interstate transmission system (ISTS)-connected solar power projects w...

July 15, 2025

Mercom Research Focus

Maharashtra’s Energy Banking Rules Could Limit Solar Capacity Additions

Solar project developers fear a significant drop in capacity additions among Maharashtra’s prosumers because of the Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission’s (MERC) proposal to impose energy banking restrictions. The MERC ta...

July 15, 2025

Markets & Policy

APTEL Upholds Punjab Commission’s Writ Over PEDA in Renewable Energy Disputes

The Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (APTEL) has held that the Punjab State Electricity Regulatory Commission (PSERC) has the legal authority to issue directions to the Punjab Energy Development Agency (PEDA) and can hear disput...

July 14, 2025

Markets & Policy

Bihar Aims to Install 22 GW of Solar by FY 2030

Bihar has set a target to install a cumulative 23.9 GW of renewable energy capacity, including 22 GW of solar, and 6 GWh of energy storage by the end of the financial year (FY) 2030, according to the Bihar Policy for Promotion of ...

July 15, 2025

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Panasonic Opens EV Battery Manufacturing Plant in Kansas

Panasonic Energy, a Panasonic Group company, has announced the opening of its new cylindrical lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery factory for electric vehicles (EV) in De Soto, in the U.S. state of Kansas. The company has also begun mass-producing its 2170...

July 15, 2025

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Andhra Pradesh Simplifies Process for New Electricity Connections Up to 150 kW

The Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (APERC) has fixed connection charges for new or additional loads up to 150 kW to streamline electricity connections for small and medium consumers. These charges will only apply when the service...

July 15, 2025

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Bajel to Expand Galvanizing Capacity for Steel Module Mounting Structures

Mumbai-based power infrastructure manufacturer Bajel Projects will invest ₹1.7 billion (~$19.78 million) in more than doubling its galvanizing capacity at its Ranjangaon facility in Maharashtra. Galvanized steel is widely used in mounting structures...

July 15, 2025

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MNRE Invites Second Round of R&D Proposals Under Green Hydrogen Mission

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued the second call for Research and Development (R&D) proposals under the National Green Hydrogen Mission. The R&D program aims to accelerate the development of indigenous and...

July 15, 2025

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Daily News Wrap-Up: APTEL Defends PSERC’s Right to Resolve DISCOM Disputes

The Appellate Tribunal for Electricity held that the Punjab State Electricity Regulatory Commission (PSERC) has the legal authority to issue directions to the Punjab Energy Development Agency (PEDA) and can hear disputes involving PEDA when such...

July 15, 2025

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Global Solar Inverter Shipments Reach 589 GW in 2024

Global solar inverter shipments increased by 10% in 2024, reaching a total capacity of 589 GW, according to the 2025 edition of Wood Mackenzie’s Global Solar Inverter Market Share report. The Asia Pacific (APAC) region, including China, India, and...

July 15, 2025

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MENA Weekly Roundup: Oman Launches $200 Million Clean Energy Fund

The Oman Investment Authority partnered with Hong Kong-based Templewater to launch a $200 million Energy Transition Fund. The fund aims to finance projects in renewable energy, energy storage, clean fuels, green data centers, and low-carbon...

July 15, 2025

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