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Freight Costs, Equipment Delays, Visa Curbs Hit Solar Manufacturing

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...

November 10, 2026

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India’s Solar Inverter Localization Faces Semiconductor Supply Hurdles

India’s solar inverter industry faces significant challenges in increasing domestic content because of its dependence on imported power electronic components, particularly semiconductors. Industry executives say this could c...

November 9, 2026

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China’s Proposed Tech Export Curbs Test India’s Solar Manufacturing Push

China’s proposed curbs on solar technology exports have once again exposed the vulnerabilities in India’s plans to ramp up domestic solar manufacturing. On October 19, China proposed revising its catalog of technologie...

November 6, 2026

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Solar Corporate Funding Rises 45% to $25 Billion in 9M 2026

40Global solar corporate funding, including venture capital (VC), public market, and debt financing, increased 45% year-over-year (YoY) to $25.1 billion in the first nine months (9M) of 2026 from $17.3 billion in the corresponding...

November 6, 2026

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Daily News Wrap-Up: Import Dependence Hinders Solar Inverter Localization

India’s solar inverter industry faces significant challenges in increasing domestic content because of its dependence on imported power electronic components, particularly semiconductors. Industry executives say this dependence could complicate the...

November 10, 2026

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PFC’s Q2 Revenue Stays Flat, Loans to Renewable Assets Grow

State-owned lender to the energy sector, Power Finance Corporation (PFC), 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...

November 10, 2026

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Rooftop Solar Helps West Bengal Furnace Manufacturer Cut Down Power Costs

Furnace manufacturing involves energy-intensive operations, making electricity costs a significant component of operating expenses. Rising power tariffs have prompted manufacturers to explore rooftop solar installations to reduce their dependence on...

November 10, 2026

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Sunrun’s Q3 Revenue Jumps 52% YoY as Energy System Sales Surge

U.S.-based residential solar and battery storage provider Sunrun reported revenue of $1.10 billion in the third quarter (Q3) of 2026, a 51.7% year-over-year (YoY) increase from $724.56 million, driven by higher energy systems and product sales....

November 10, 2026

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Higher Storage Shipments Drive Eos Energy’s Revenue Up 171% in Q3 2026

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

November 10, 2026

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Odisha Electricity Regulator Approves 470 MW FDRE Procurement

The Odisha Electricity Regulatory Commission (OERC) has approved GRIDCO’s procurement of power from 470 MW of interstate transmission system (ISTS)-connected firm and dispatchable renewable energy (FDRE) projects. The effective tariff will be ₹4.32...

November 9, 2026

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FluoRok Raises $30 Million to Scale Fluorochemical Manufacturing

FluoRok, a UK-based fluorochemical manufacturing technology company spun out of the University of Oxford, has raised $30 million in an oversubscribed Series A funding round to scale its manufacturing platform and expand fluorochemical production....

November 9, 2026

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Terra Clean Invites Bids for Supply of Power Transformers for Solar Projects

Terra Clean (TeCL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Indian Oil Corporation (IOCL), has invited bids to supply transformers for solar park projects in Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat. The tender covers two 165 MVA, 220/33/33 kV power transformers in Sheopur...

November 9, 2026

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Odisha Regulator Approves Procurement of 750 MW Hybrid Renewable Power

The Odisha Electricity Regulatory Commission (OERC) has approved GRIDCO‘s procurement of 750 MW of interstate transmission system (ISTS)-connected hybrid renewable energy from ABC Cleantech through NTPC at a tariff of ₹3.34 (~$0.036)/kWh. The...

November 9, 2026

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