Andhra Pradesh is witnessing a surge in proposed data center capacity, led by large projects around Visakhapatnam, Anakapalli, and Vizianagaram, creating significant new electricity demand and opening opportunities for renewable energy developers.

The Telangana Renewable Energy Development Corporation announced the winner of its auction to install 46.705 MW of grid-connected rooftop solar systems across the state.

The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission proposed regulations governing connectivity, General Network Access, and Temporary General Network Access to the intra-state transmission system, while introducing mandatory energy storage requirements for renewable energy projects seeking connectivity.

The West Bengal Electricity Regulatory Commission approved the bidding documents and most of the deviations proposed by West Bengal State Electricity Distribution Company for procuring 1,500 MW of round-the-clock renewable energy, with an additional 500 MW green shoe option.

The Appellate Tribunal for Electricity set aside a Maharashtra regulatory order that rejected a wind generator’s claim concerning surplus electricity injected into the grid.

PFC Consulting invited bids to select a transmission service provider to establish an interstate transmission system for strengthening the network at the Karur Pooling Station in Tamil Nadu and facilitate the integration of renewable energy generation. Bids must be submitted by November 26, 2026. The technical bids will be opened the same day.

NTPC invited bids to build a 200 MW/400 MWh battery energy storage system at its Mouda power station in Nagpur, Maharashtra. The last date to submit bids is October 22, 2026. Bids will be opened on the same day.

The Defence Estates Office, Jharkhand and Bihar Circle invited bids to develop a 55 MW solar project at Panchanpur Air Force Station in Bihar’s Gaya district. The last date to submit bids is October 22, 2026. Bids will be opened on November 4.

The Defense Estates Office, Visakhapatnam Circle, invited bids to develop a 25 MW solar project at Bobbili Airfield in Andhra Pradesh under a design, build, finance, operate, maintain and transfer model. The last date to submit bids is October 22, 2026. Bids will be opened the following day.

The Tripura State Electricity Corporation invited bids to hire an independent verification agency for the verification of Disbursement-Linked Indicators under the ‘Transforming Renewable Energy Acceleration in Tripura’ program. The last date to submit bids is October 12, 2026. Technical bids will be opened the same day.

Engineering, procurement, and construction company Dilip Buildcon signed agreements with Alpha Alternatives Fund Advisors and its affiliates or managed funds to divest its stake in 10 special purpose vehicles developing a 1,363 MW solar portfolio in Madhya Pradesh.

Global renewable energy capacity additions must more than double to reach 11.2 TW by 2030 and meet the UAE Consensus target of tripling renewables from 2022 levels, according to a report by the International Renewable Energy Agency, the COP31 Presidency, and the Global Renewables Alliance.

The U.S. Department of Commerce temporarily restricted imports of polysilicon and its derivatives to prevent stockpiling ahead of planned minimum import prices and tariffs.