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SECI Announces Winners of 1,500 MW/12,000 MWh of Pumped Storage Auction

Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has announced the winners of its auction to set up 1,500 MW/12,000 MWh of pumped-storage projects (PSP) for on-demand usage under the PSP-I program. Greenko Energies secured 720 MW, quoting...

July 20, 2026

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MNRE Extends ALMM Cell Exemption for Net Metering, Open Access Solar Projects

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has extended the exemption from the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) List II requirement for solar cells for net metering and open access renewable energy projects co...

July 18, 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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MNRE to Fund Pilot Line for Perovskite Photovoltaic Manufacturing

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has approved the continuation of its Renewable Energy Research and Technology Development (RE-RTD) program from the financial year (FY) 2027 through FY 2031, with a total outlay of ₹...

July 21, 2026

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Germany’s Move to Cut Support for Small Solar Systems Triggers Criticism

Germany’s move to limit incentives to renewable energy projects has been criticized by the country’s solar industry, saying the proposed abolition of support for new, small solar systems from 2027 could put investments worth billions at risk. The...

July 21, 2026

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Daily News Wrap-Up: POWERGRID Tenders 1 GWh Battery Storage Projects

Power Grid Corporation of India (POWERGRID) invited bids for up to 250 MW/1,000 MWh of four-hour battery energy storage systems across India. The energy storage systems will have an operational period of up to 15 to 18 years. Bids must be submitted...

July 21, 2026

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US Starts Tariff Circumvention Probe into Solar Imports from Ethiopia

The U.S. has initiated an anti-circumvention inquiry to determine whether crystalline silicon solar cells and modules manufactured in Ethiopia and Vietnam using Chinese components are circumventing existing antidumping (AD) and countervailing duty...

July 21, 2026

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Qualitas Energy Secures $61 Million for 117 MW Solar Portfolio in Poland

Qualitas Energy, an investment firm specializing in renewable energy, energy transition, and sustainable infrastructure, has secured approximately €53 million (~$61 million) to finance the construction of a 117 MW solar portfolio in Poland. The...

July 20, 2026

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NTPC REL Selects Winner of 100 MWh Vanadium Flow Battery Storage Auction

NTPC Renewable Energy (NTPC REL) has announced the winner of its auction for an engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) package for a 100 MWh vanadium redox flow battery energy storage system at Khavda Solar Park in Gujarat. The tender was...

July 20, 2026

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CREC Secures $66 Million for Solar and Storage Projects in Philippines

Citicore Renewable Energy Corporation (CREC), a renewable energy developer, has signed a ₱4.05 billion (~$66 million) project finance loan facility with LANDBANK to develop two solar and battery storage projects in the Philippines. The company will...

July 20, 2026

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KERC Allows Solar Developers to Recover GST Paid on Land Lease Rentals

The Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) has ruled that the goods and services tax (GST) imposed on lease rentals for project land under the reverse charge mechanism constitutes a change-in-law event under the power purchase agreements...

July 20, 2026

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ARRAY Technologies to Acquire Affordable Wire Management for $203 Million

ARRAY Technologies, a provider of solar tracking technology and fixed-tilt products and foundation solutions, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Affordable Wire Management (AWM) for total potential consideration of $203 million. AWM...

July 20, 2026

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Punjab Invites Bids to Solarize 200 Agricultural Pumps under KUSUM

Punjab Energy Development Agency (PEDA) has issued a tender to solarize about 200 grid-connected agricultural pumps across three 11 kV agricultural feeders in Punjab under Component C of the PM-KUSUM program. The tender includes pump-capacity...

July 20, 2026

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