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Developers Seek ALMM List-II Extension, Solar Manufacturers Push Back

With the June 1, 2026, deadline for mandatory sourcing of solar cells from the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) List-II fast approaching, solar developers are urging the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE...

February 17, 2026

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China Export Rebate Cuts May Raise India Solar, BESS Prices

China’s recent decision to cancel value-added tax (VAT) rebates on exports of solar and related products from April 1, 2026, is likely to increase project costs for India’s solar and battery energy storage system (BESS) developers...

February 16, 2026

C&I

How Renewables Help C&I Businesses Cut Costs While Future-Proofing Operations

Tamil Nadu’s commercial and industrial (C&I) renewable energy market is entering a more mature phase, where the discourse is shifting from simple tariff savings to long-term strategy, infrastructure planning, and export compet...

February 17, 2026

Grid

Rethinking Meter Data Management for India’s Smart Metering Scale: Interview

As India accelerates the rollout of smart meters under the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS), one challenge is becoming increasingly evident, i.e., hardware alone cannot fix the distribution sector’s long-standing ineffic...

February 17, 2026

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Dadra Nagar Haveli Floats O&M Tender for 14.3 MW Solar Projects

Dadra Nagar Haveli Daman and Diu Power Distribution Corporation (DNHDDPCL) has issued a tender for the annual operation and maintenance (O&M) of ground-mounted solar projects with a cumulative installed capacity of 14.3 MW across the Union...

February 17, 2026

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e-TRNL Energy Secures ₹274 Million to Scale Next Generation Battery Cell Innovation

Bengaluru-based battery cell manufacturer, e-TRNL Energy, has secured ₹274 million (~$3.02 million) in seed funding, led by IAN Group’s IAN Alpha Fund with participation from Navam Capital, Speciale Invest, and other investors. This capital...

February 17, 2026

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Food Processing Plant Switches to Solar, Expects Payback in 3 Years

Switching to solar energy is a viable proposition for industries that must operate around the clock and are in states with high grid tariffs. S & P Feeds, a part of Anand Agro Group, a food processing plant in Nashik, Maharashtra, turned to...

February 17, 2026

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Daily News Wrap-Up: China Export Rebate Cuts May Raise India’s Solar Costs

China’s recent decision to cancel value-added tax (VAT) rebates on exports of solar and related products from April 1, 2026, is likely to increase project costs for India’s solar and battery energy storage system (BESS) developers. The export VAT...

February 17, 2026

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MENA Weekly Roundup: Egypt Plans to Add 3 GW of Solar Power in 2026

Egypt announced plans to meet its high power demand in summer by adding 3 GW of solar energy to the grid in 2026. The plan also involves adding 600 MW of battery energy storage system (BESS) capacity before the onset of summer. The addition of the...

February 17, 2026

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Powertrac Invests ₹6 Billion on 1 GWh Containerized BESS Facility

Ahmedabad-based renewable energy solutions provider Powertrac Group has invested ₹6 billion (~$66.17 million) to set up a 1,000 MWh per annum containerized battery energy storage system (BESS) manufacturing facility. The facility will manufacture...

February 16, 2026

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MNRE Expands Solar Cell Manufacturing Capacity Under ALMM to 26,477 MW

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued the fifth revised list of the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM List-II) for solar cells, adding 437 MW. The total cumulative solar cell manufacturing capacity rose to 26,477...

February 16, 2026

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