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ALMM June 1 Mandate for Solar Cells Stays, MNRE Rules Out Blanket Extension

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has declared that there will be no blanket extension of the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) List-II deadline beyond June 1, 2026. All net-metering and open-access re...

May 25, 2026

Rooftop

JAKEDA Announces Winners of 153 MW Rooftop Solar Auction

Jammu and Kashmir Energy Development Agency (JAKEDA) has announced the winners of its empanelment auction to select developers to set up grid-connected rooftop solar projects on government buildings under the renewable energy serv...

May 25, 2026

Mercom Research Focus

Bridging the Solar Skills Gap as Academia Races to Catch Up

India’s push to expand solar manufacturing is exposing a persistent gap between academic training and industry requirements, contributing to a growing shortage of skilled workforce, according to industry leaders. The widening skil...

May 22, 2026

Grid

Can Automatic Generation Control and Grid-Forming Inverters Solve Grid Challenges?

With renewables overtaking coal-based sources in India’s installed power capacity, concerns are growing around intermittency, grid stability, and power balancing as solar and wind power injection increases. Solar-heavy states such...

May 25, 2026

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Adani Green Commissions 3.37 GWh Battery Storage System in Gujarat

Adani Green Energy (AGEL) has commissioned a cumulative 3.37 GWh battery energy storage system at Khavda, Gujarat. The battery storage system is designed to support grid reliability, peak-hour supply, and the delivery of round-the-clock renewable...

May 26, 2026

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Amara Raja Q4 Revenue Up 15.5% YoY, Advances Cell, BESS Expansion Plans

Energy storage solutions provider Amara Raja Energy and Mobility reported consolidated revenue from operations of ₹35.36 billion (~$371.19 million) in the fourth quarter (Q4) of the financial year 2026, up 15.5% year-over-year (YoY) from ₹30.60...

May 26, 2026

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Insolation Energy’s Revenue Doubles in Q4 FY 2026 on Higher Solar Demand

Jaipur-based solar module manufacturer Insolation Energy posted revenue of ₹7.92 billion (~$83.12 million in the fourth quarter (Q4) of the financial year (FY) 2026, up 99.9% year-over-year (YoY) from ₹3.96 billion (~$41.59 million). Robust demand...

May 26, 2026

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Daily News Wrap-Up: JAKEDA Reveals Winners of 153 MW Rooftop Solar Auction

Jammu and Kashmir Energy Development Agency announced the winners of its empanelment auction to select developers to set up grid-connected rooftop solar projects on government buildings under the renewable energy service company model. A consortium...

May 26, 2026

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Rajasthan Regulator Cuts RVPN’s FY 2026-27 Transmission Charges to ₹37.8 Billion

The Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission (RERC) has approved the true-up of Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Prasaran Nigam’s (RVPN) transmission business for the financial year (FY) 2024-25 and determined the transmission tariff of ₹37.8 billion...

May 26, 2026

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KIOCL Tenders 2.7 MW Floating Solar Project in Karnataka

KIOCL, under the Ministry of Steel, has issued a tender for a floating solar project with a minimum capacity of 2.7 MW on the water reservoir at its blast furnace unit in Panambur, Karnataka. Bids must be submitted by June 22, 2026. Bidders must...

May 25, 2026

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Spearmint Energy Secures $450 Million for Texas Battery Storage Project

Spearmint Energy, a utility-scale battery storage project developer, has closed approximately $450 million in financing for Red Egret, a 300 MW/600 MWh standalone battery energy storage project in Texas City, Texas. The financing package comprises a...

May 25, 2026

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Suzlon’s Q4 Revenue Up 45% YoY, Wind Turbine Sales Soar

Wind turbine manufacturer Suzlon Energy reported a revenue of ₹54.68 billion (~$571.89 million) in the fourth quarter (Q4) of the financial year, a 44.9% year-over-year (YoY) increase from ₹37.74 billion (~$394.71 million). Profit after tax (PAT)...

May 25, 2026

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Solar Financing Platform Stride Raises $15 Million in Series B Funding

Stride, a Vietnam-based rooftop solar financing platform, has raised $15 million in a Series B funding round to expand solar and battery adoption among households and micro, small, and medium enterprises in Vietnam. Lightrock and TRIREC co-led the...

May 25, 2026

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