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Kerala Begins Shifting Toward Solar-Plus-Storage as Rooftop Market Matures

Kerala’s residential rooftop solar market has seen a strong demand for solar-plus-storage systems over the past year. Consumers who previously chose standard grid-connected rooftop solar systems are now showing interest in adding ...

May 20, 2026

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India’s Policies Shift Focus to Storage, Grid Reliability, and Compliance in Q1 2026

India’s renewable energy sector is entering a phase of stricter regulatory compliance, growing integration of storage, and evolving market structures, according to Mercom India’s newly released Q1 2026 Renewable Energy Policy Impa...

May 19, 2026

Energy Storage

NLC India Announces Winner of 250 MW/500 MWh EPC Battery Storage Auction

NLC India has announced the winner of its auction to set up a 250 MW/500 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) at the Tamil Nadu Transmission Corporation’s substations. Pace Digitek won the auction for the engineering, procurem...

May 18, 2026

Renewable Energy

India’s RTC Push Is Laying the Groundwork for Hourly Clean Energy Matching: Interview

India’s power system has advanced in time-based operations, with electricity scheduled and dispatched in 15-minute intervals. Yet, the country’s clean energy accounting still largely operates on an annual basis, masking the mismat...

May 19, 2026

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Atomic Energy Department Tenders 2 MW Rooftop Solar Project in Rajasthan

The Department of Atomic Energy has invited bids for the design, supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of 2 MW of rooftop solar systems, along with five years of comprehensive maintenance, at the Nuclear Fuel Complex (KOTA) in Rawatbhata,...

May 20, 2026

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MAHAGENCO REL Issues Consultancy Tender for 200 MW Solar-Storage Projects

MAHAGENCO Renewable Energy (MAHAGENCO REL) has invited bids for consultancy and project management services for eight grid-connected solar power projects of 25 MW each, along with battery energy storage systems (BESS) in Maharashtra. The projects...

May 20, 2026

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Daily News Wrap-Up: Storage Drives India’s Policy Shift in Q1 2026

India’s renewable energy sector is entering a phase of stricter regulatory compliance, growing integration of storage, and evolving market structures, according to Mercom India’s newly released Q1 2026 Renewable Energy Policy Impact Report. The...

May 20, 2026

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CIP, BII Launch $300 Million India Renewable Energy Platform

Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP), through its Growth Markets Fund II (GMF II), and British International Investment (BII) announced the launch of North Star, a $300 million (~₹28.86 billion) renewable energy platform in India. BII and CIP...

May 20, 2026

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Funding and M&A Roundup: Crux Secures $500 Million Debt Facility

From: Mercom Capital Group Crux, a clean energy finance platform, has closed a $500 million debt financing facility with Nuveen Energy Infrastructure Credit, Nuveen’s infrastructure credit investment platform. Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher &...

May 20, 2026

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Solar Cell Manufacturers Need Transition Window to Bridge Supply Gap: Interview

India has mandated the use of India-made solar cells in solar projects from June 1, 2026, under the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) to boost domestic solar manufacturing. While the policy initiative has been welcomed, the industry...

May 20, 2026

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Project Finance Brief: Sunraycer Secures $901M for Solar and Storage Projects

From: Mercom Capital Group Sunraycer Renewables, a developer, owner, and operator of clean energy power sites, closed a $901 million project financing facility to support three solar and battery storage projects in Texas. The financing was provided...

May 20, 2026

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ONGC’s Mehsana Asset Saves ₹4.5 Million Annually with 370-kW Solar Carport

The KDM Complex, the administrative head office of the Oil and Natural Gas Corporation’s (ONGC) Mehsana asset, is saving nearly ₹4 million (~$46,800) to ₹4.5 million (~$52,650) annually on power expenses after installing a 370-kW solar carport. The...

May 19, 2026

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Telangana Proposes Allowing Recovery of FCA Charges Beyond ₹0.3/kWh

The Telangana Electricity Regulatory Commission (TGERC) has proposed removing the cap on the recovery of fuel cost adjustment (FCA) charges of  ₹0.3 (~$0.003)/kWh. The proposed amendment allows FCA charges above ₹0.3(~$0.003)/kWh to be adjusted...

May 19, 2026

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