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NTPC REL Announces Winners of 1 GW Solar Module Supply Auction

NTPC Renewable Energy (NTPC REL) has announced the winners of its auction to supply modules for its upcoming 1 GW solar projects in the Lalitpur and Chitrakoot districts of Uttar Pradesh. The projects were divided into three block...

July 16, 2026

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India’s Wind Installations Slipped 15% QoQ in Q2 2026

India added 1.3 GW of wind power capacity in the second quarter (Q2) of calendar year (CY) 2026, down 15% from the previous quarter and 18% from the same period last year, according to Mercom India Research. Wind installations slo...

July 16, 2026

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India’s Energy Storage Pipeline Hits 25% of 2032 Requirement

India’s energy storage pipeline has crossed 110 GWh across the under-development and pre-construction stages, according to data from the Mercom India Renewable Energy Project Tracker. The pipeline includes battery energy st...

July 16, 2026

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The Complete Guide to Power Trading in India for C&I Consumers

Do you know that if your facility has a sanctioned load of 1 MW or more, you can buy cheaper electricity directly from the national market right now? Most commercial and industrial (C&I) consumers don’t realize they’re s...

July 14, 2026

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Kosovo Begins Construction of 105 MW Grid-Connected Solar Project

Kosovo has begun construction of its first-ever auction-awarded 105 MW grid-connected solar project in the village of Kramovik in the Municipality of Rahovec. A consortium comprising Orllati, Holdigaz, ZPV, and Jaha Solar was declared the auction...

July 17, 2026

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Daily News Wrap-Up: India Adds 1.3 GW of Wind Capacity in Q2 2026

India added 1.3 GW of wind power capacity in the second quarter (Q2) of calendar year 2026, down 15% from the previous quarter and 18% from the same period last year, according to Mercom India Research. India’s energy storage pipeline crossed 110...

July 17, 2026

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Germany Awards 209 MW of Rooftop Solar Capacity in June 2026 Auction

Germany’s Federal Network Agency (Bundesnetzagentur) has awarded 108 rooftop solar projects totaling 209 MW in its auction for solar installations on buildings and noise barriers that closed on June 1, 2026. The auction offered 296 MW of...

July 17, 2026

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Delhi Development Authority Invites Bids for 1.8 MW Solar Carport Projects

The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has invited bids to develop 1.8 MW of grid-connected solar carport projects under the renewable energy service company (RESCO) model. The projects will comprise: 1,500 kW at District Park along the NG Drain on...

July 17, 2026

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China Installed 189 GWh of Energy Storage Capacity in 2025: Report

China added 189 GWh of battery energy storage systems in 2025, surpassing the rest of the world combined, according to a report by Ember. The country accounted for more than half of global capacity by year-end, up from just over 20% in 2021. In...

July 17, 2026

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Despite High Costs, Solar and Wind Still Cheapest New Power Sources: Report

Utility-scale solar and onshore wind continue to offer the lowest unsubsidized levelized cost of energy (LCOE) in the U.S., even as higher capital costs, interest rates, tariffs, and supply-chain repricing have pushed renewable energy prices higher,...

July 17, 2026

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Pharma Firm Kilitch to Save Around ₹15 Million Annually with Rooftop Solar Project

The healthcare sector stands to benefit significantly from transitioning to solar energy, given its high power requirements. By leveraging available rooftop space, healthcare facilities can meet part of their energy needs through clean power,...

July 16, 2026

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Emmvee Plans 9 GW Ingot-Wafer Expansion Amid Revenue and Profit Hike

Bengaluru-based solar cell and module manufacturer Emmvee Photovoltaic Power reported revenue from operations of ₹15.56 billion (~$162.5 million) in the first quarter (Q1) of the financial year (FY) 2027, a 51% year-over-year (YoY) increase from ₹10....

July 16, 2026

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Cabinet Approves ₹1.28 Trillion Program to Boost Semiconductor Ecosystem

The Union Cabinet has approved Semicon 2.0, the second phase of India’s semiconductor incentive program, with a total budget outlay of ₹1.28 trillion (~$14.9 billion) to strengthen the country’s semiconductor design and manufacturing...

July 16, 2026

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Japan Awards 89 MW Solar Capacity at an Average Tariff of $0.04/kWh

Japan’s Organization for Cross-regional Coordination of Transmission Operators (OCCTO) has selected 29 bids for a total capacity of 89.2 MW in its auction to install 91 MW of solar projects under its 28th solar auction. The auction was open to...

July 16, 2026

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