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GERC Rejects Plea to Extend Commissioning Time for 4 MW Solar Project

Arjun Joshi — Thu, 05 Nov 2026 18:38:15 GMT

The Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC) has rejected a petition seeking an extension of the commissioning deadline for its 4 MW solar project in Kheda district, Gujarat.

Kerala Textile Firm Targets 50% Electricity Savings with Rooftop Solar

Arjun Joshi — Thu, 05 Nov 2026 17:36:58 GMT

For textile businesses, electricity is a recurring operational expense. Rooftop solar installations can help such businesses reduce their dependence on grid electricity, lower power bills, and improve long-term cost predictability. By generating electricity at their premises, textile companies can offset a portion of their daytime power consumption while reducing operating costs.

Sunraycer Renewables Acquires 325 MW of Solar Projects in the US

Dibin DB — Thu, 05 Nov 2026 17:10:46 GMT

Sunraycer Renewables, an independent power producer and a portfolio company of Crayhill Capital Management, has acquired two…

Candi Solar and Pentagreen to Fund 400 MW Solar-Plus-Storage Projects

Nimisha Dwivedi — Thu, 05 Nov 2026 17:08:24 GMT

Clean energy company Candi Solar has announced a $50 million partnership with Pentagreen Capital to finance 400 MW of solar and battery energy storage projects in India. The partnership aims to expand access to clean energy for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). It will also help Candi Solar achieve its target to more than double its total capacity to over 1 GW over the next 24 months.

Websol Posts 115% Jump in Q2 Revenue, Announces Foray into EPC Business

Melvin Mathew — Thu, 05 Nov 2026 17:02:48 GMT

Solar cell and module manufacturer Websol Energy System reported a revenue from operations of ₹3.61 billion (~$38.16 million) in the second quarter (Q2) of the financial year (FY) 2027, up 114.6% year-over-year (YoY) from ₹1.68 billion (~$17.76 million).

SOLV Energy Acquires Texas Battery Storage Contractor ASB Energy Services

Dibin DB — Thu, 05 Nov 2026 16:56:47 GMT

SOLV Energy has acquired Texas-based ASB Energy Services, a contractor specializing in substation foundations, civil construction, and…

NHPC Invites Bids for Battery Storage Projects in Uttar Pradesh

Rakesh Ranjan — Thu, 05 Nov 2026 15:44:21 GMT

NHPC has invited bids to set up battery energy storage systems and supply solar-plus-battery storage power at the Jalaun Solar Park in Uttar Pradesh.

Green Genius Raises $72.5 Million Through Green Bond Issue

Renu — Thu, 05 Nov 2026 15:43:49 GMT

Listen to this article Renewable energy project developer Green Genius has completed a €65 million (~$72.5 million) green bond issue to refinance existing subordinated construction

ARRAY Technologies, Shoals Technologies Agree to Stock-for-Stock Merger

Renu — Thu, 05 Nov 2026 15:17:55 GMT

Listen to this article ARRAY Technologies, a provider of solar tracking technology and fixed-tilt products and foundation solutions, and Shoals Technologies Group, a provider of

Battery Storage, Hybrid Projects Dominate Renewable Auctions in Q3 2026

Melvin Mathew — Thu, 05 Nov 2026 12:39:59 GMT

Government agencies issued tenders for 21 GW of renewable energy capacity and auctioned 12 GW across energy storage, hybrid, large-scale solar, wind, manufacturing, green hydrogen, and rooftop solar projects in the third quarter (Q3) of 2026, according to Mercom India’s newly released Q3 and 9M 2026 India Renewable Energy Procurement and Demand Report.Wind projects led auction activity with 3.2 GW, followed by battery energy storage at 2.8 GW, hybrid projects at 2.5 GW, manufacturing at 1.9 GW, large-scale solar at 1.2 GW, and rooftop solar at 51.2 MW.