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NTPC SAIL Announces Winner of 20 MW Floating Solar Auction

NTPC SAIL Power Company (NSPCL), a joint venture of NTPC and Steel Authority of India (SAIL), has announced the winner of its auction for the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) of a 20 MW floating solar project in Ch...

August 5, 2026

Mercom Research Focus

Solar Tender and Auction Activity Declines in Q2 2026

Government agencies issued tenders for approximately 5.4 GW of solar capacity in the second quarter (Q2) of 2026, down 5.7% from 5.7 GW in the previous quarter and 21.5% lower than 6.8 GW in the same quarter last year. The decline...

August 4, 2026

Mercom Research Focus

Solar Corporate Funding Jumps 56% YoY to $16.9 Billion in 1H 2026

Global solar companies raised $16.9 billion in corporate funding during the first half (1H) of 2026, a 56% year-over-year (YoY) increase from $10.8 billion in the corresponding period of 2025, according to Mercom Capital Group’s 1...

July 31, 2026

Energy Storage

Storage, Engineering, and Service Become Distributed Solar’s Growth Drivers

India’s distributed solar and energy storage markets are expanding, driven by time-of-day (ToD) tariffs, evolving rooftop regulations, backup power requirements, peak-shaving applications, and falling lithium-ion battery prices. I...

August 4, 2026

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SECI Invites EoIs for Geothermal Projects in Andaman & Nicobar

The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has invited expressions of interest (EoIs) for geothermal resource assessment and development in the union territory of Andaman & Nicobar islands. The last date to submit bids is September 18, 2026....

August 5, 2026

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Transformers, Grid Equipment Manufacturing Need Solar-Like Policy Push: Interview

India’s renewable energy capacity is expanding faster than the transmission infrastructure needed to evacuate it, driving demand for transformers, substations, and other critical grid equipment. Transformer manufacturers are under pressure to...

August 5, 2026

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Priority Sector Lending Can Accelerate India’s Polysilicon Manufacturing: Interview

With ALMM List-II mandating the use of domestically manufactured solar cells, manufacturers in India are navigating several challenges, including a shortage of skilled workers and the slow ramp-up of domestic cell production. Industry stakeholders...

August 5, 2026

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Choosing the Right Solar Supplier Is No Longer Just About Price

As India accelerates the transition to domestically manufactured solar cells and modules, manufacturers and developers are increasingly prioritizing supply chain readiness, engineering support, and technology adoption over equipment price alone. The...

August 5, 2026

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Terra Clean Invites Bids for 200 MW Wind Project in Karnataka

Terra Clean has invited bids to develop a 200 MW interstate transmission system (ISTS)-connected wind power project in Karnataka. The project can have a 2% margin above or below the specified capacity and will be located near the Davangere ISTS grid...

August 5, 2026

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SECI Seeks Carbon Dioxide Sources for Green Urea and Green Methanol

The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has invited expressions of interest (EoIs) to identify carbon dioxide (CO₂) sources for green urea and RFNBO-compliant green methanol production in India. The EoI is divided into two parts: Part 1 covers...

August 5, 2026

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Solar, Battery Storage Demand Push Shoals’ Revenue Up 47% YoY in Q2 2026

Shoals Technologies Group, a manufacturer of electrical infrastructure solutions for utility-scale solar, battery storage, and data center power systems, posted revenue of $163.4 million in the second quarter (Q2) of 2026, up 47.4% year-over-year...

August 5, 2026

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US Ends TOPCon Patent Probe Against Trina, Philadelphia Solar

The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has terminated its investigation against Philadelphia Solar USA and Trina Solar after First Solar withdrew its complaint alleging infringement of its U.S. patent claims related to TOPCon solar cells,...

August 5, 2026

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Daily News Wrap-Up: Solar Tender and Auction Activity Drops in Q2

Government agencies issued tenders for approximately 5.4 GW of solar capacity in the second quarter (Q2) of 2026, down 5.7% from 5.7 GW in the previous quarter and 21.5% lower than 6.8 GW in the same quarter last year. The decline in standalone...

August 5, 2026

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