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UPPCL Announces Winners of 1.5 GWh Battery Storage Auction

The Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation (UPPCL) has announced the winners of the 375 MW/1,500 MWh standalone battery energy storage auction. KCC Buildcon won 187.5 MW/750 MWh, and Agastya Green Energy won 62.5 MW/250 MWh at a tariff o...

May 6, 2026

Mercom Research Focus

Solar Inverter Suppliers Leading India’s Market in 2025

In 2025, inverter shipments to solar projects in India increased 40.8% compared to 2024, driven by record installations and a strong project pipeline targeted for commissioning in the first half of 2026, ahead of the phased reduct...

May 5, 2026

Grid

Solar Developers Reluctant to Exit 6 GW Bikaner V Transmission Project

Renewable energy developers have shown reluctance to move away from the proposed Bikaner V transmission system to evacuate 6 GW of solar power in Rajasthan, even after the project has been deemed infeasible. Developers granted in-...

May 5, 2026

C&I

Solar Plus Storage Push Reshapes C&I Renewable Energy Strategy

India’s commercial and industrial (C&I) energy procurement landscape has changed significantly. Rooftop solar, once seen as the ultimate solution, is now being positioned as the starting point of the C&I sector’s transitio...

May 6, 2026

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India Eases Foreign Investment Rules for Polysilicon, Wafer, Batteries

India’s Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has issued a standard operating procedure (SOP) for processing foreign direct investment (FDI) proposals requiring government approval. The SOP identifies eligible sectors...

May 6, 2026

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Konkan Railway Invites Bids for a 5 MW Solar Project in Karnataka

The Konkan Railway Corporation (KRCL) has invited bids for the supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of a 5 MW solar power project at Murdeshwar in Karnataka. The power produced by the project will be supplied to the Murdeshwar substation...

May 6, 2026

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Month in a Minute: Top Headlines from the Indian Renewable Sector in April 2026

India’s solar sector witnessed a major reshuffle in market leadership in 2025, with 35 new companies entering the top 10 rankings across key segments, reflecting the increasing competitiveness of the industry, according to Mercom India’s latest...

May 6, 2026

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Daily News Wrap-Up: Top Solar Inverter Suppliers in 2025

In 2025, inverter shipments to solar projects in India increased 40.8% compared to 2024, driven by record installations and a strong project pipeline targeted for commissioning in the first half of 2026, ahead of the phased reduction in interstate...

May 6, 2026

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Project Finance Brief: Matrix Renewables Secures $332 Million

From: Mercom Capital Group Matrix Renewables, an independent power producer, has secured £245 million (~$332 million) in non-recourse financing. The funding package was structured as an underwritten project finance facility, provided by CIBC (London...

May 6, 2026

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Funding and M&A Roundup: CATL Raises $5 Billion from Share Placement

From: Mercom Capital Group Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL), a China-based battery manufacturing and technology company, announced the completion of a share placement of 62,385,000 new H shares in Hong Kong on April 30, 2026, raising HK$39.12...

May 6, 2026

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Bloom Energy Q1 2026 Revenue Jumps 130% to $751 Million

Fuel cell and electrolyzer manufacturer Bloom Energy reported revenue of $751.1 million in the first quarter (Q1) of the financial year (FY) 2026, a 130.4% year-over-year (YoY) increase from $326 million. Revenue exceeded analyst estimates of $529...

May 6, 2026

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CERC Approves Key Deviations in 500 MW Pumped Storage Tender

The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has approved the deviations sought by Madhya Pradesh Power Management Company (MPPMCL) and Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation (UPPCL) from the standard bidding guidelines for the procurement of 500...

May 5, 2026

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