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Saudi Arabia Issues Qualification Process for 12 GWh Energy Storage Projects

The Saudi Power Procurement Company (SPPC) has launched the qualification process for the second group of four-hour-duration battery energy storage projects, with a...

April 24, 2026

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Parth Shukla

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Energy Storage

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Tenders & Auctions
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NLC India Secures $117 Million Loan from KfW for Solar, Storage Projects

NLC India has signed a loan agreement with Germany-based bank KfW for €100 million (~$117.32 million) to support its solar and energy storage projects. The loan will...

April 23, 2026

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Parth Shukla

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Energy Storage

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Finance and M&A

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Solar
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Lydian Energy Acquires 1.5 GW Solar and Storage Portfolio

U.S.-based independent power producer Lydian Energy has acquired the 1.5 GW Atlas North portfolio, comprising solar plus battery energy storage systems (BESS), in North...

April 22, 2026

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Renu

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Finance and M&A

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Solar
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CEA Proposes New Technical Standards for Solar, Wind and Storage Projects

The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has issued draft amendments to the Technical Standards for Construction of Electrical Projects and Electric Lines Regulations,...

April 14, 2026

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Arjun Joshi

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Markets & Policy

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Renewable Energy

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Solar
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Quality Power’s Subsidiary Secures ₹1.52 Billion Battery Storage System Order

Maharashtra-headquartered energy transition equipment and power technology company Quality Power’s Türkiye-based material step-down subsidiary, ENDOKS ENERJİ ANONİM...

April 6, 2026

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Parth Shukla

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Energy Storage

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Press Releases
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NTPC to Invest ₹58 Billion in 4.7 GWh Battery Energy Storage System

NTPC has approved an investment proposal for a 4.7 GWh battery energy storage system (BESS) with an estimated project cost of ₹58.22 billion (~$623.22 million). Recently,...

April 2, 2026

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Parth Shukla

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Energy Storage

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Finance and M&A
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NTPC Announces 2.3 GWh Energy Storage Auction Winners

G R Infraprojects,  Enviro Infra Engineers, Solarworld Energy Solutions, NTPC GE Power Services, Pace Digitek, and Enrich Energy have won NTPC’s auction to set up 2,334...

March 31, 2026

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Parth Shukla

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Energy Storage

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Tenders & Auctions
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Battery Cycling is Becoming a Key Cost Factor in India’s Energy Storage Economics

India’s battery energy storage sector is expanding rapidly, but a less visible challenge is emerging as projects move from planning to operation: the impact of...

March 27, 2026

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Arjun Joshi

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Energy Storage

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Mercom Research Focus
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Oriana Power Bags ₹1.63 Billion EPC Orders for Solar, Battery Storage Projects

Oriana Power has secured three separate engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contracts to set up solar power projects with integrated battery energy storage...

March 25, 2026

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Meghana Prasad

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Energy Storage

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Markets & Policy

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Solar
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US Installs Record 18.9 GW/51 GWh of Energy Storage Capacity in 2025: Report

The U.S. installed a record 18.9 GW/51 GWh of energy storage in 2025, increasing 52% year-over-year (YoY), according to a report by Wood Mackenzie. In the fourth quarter...

March 25, 2026

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Parth Shukla

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Energy Storage

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Market & Policy
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Madhya Pradesh C&I Businesses Poised for Rooftop Solar, Open Access Adoption

India’s commercial and industrial (C&I) consumers are accelerating their adoption of renewable energy to manage rising electricity costs, improve energy security,...

March 25, 2026

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Parth Shukla

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C&I

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Energy Storage

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Solar
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High Temperatures Emerge as Key Risk for Battery Storage in India

India’s battery energy storage market is entering a new phase of growth, but developers are increasingly facing a constraint that traditional project models have...

March 18, 2026

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Arjun Joshi

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Energy Storage

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Mercom Research Focus
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Bihar Approves ₹3.02/kWh Interim Tariff for Kajra Solar Plus Storage Project

The Bihar Electricity Regulatory Commission (BERC) has approved a provisional tariff of ₹3.02 (~$0.033)/kWh for Bihar State Power Generation Company’s (BSPGCL) 185 MW...

March 17, 2026

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Parth Shukla

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Energy Storage

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Markets & Policy

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Solar
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Rajasthan Finalizes Regulations for Battery Energy Storage Systems

The Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission (RERC) has finalized the Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission [Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)] Regulations,...

March 17, 2026

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Parth Shukla

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Energy Storage

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Market & Policy
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Daily News Wrap-Up: Rising Landed Costs Cut Savings for Solar Open Access

Savings for commercial and industrial consumers under solar open access narrowed across most states in the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2025 as rising power purchase agreement...

March 16, 2026

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Mercom Staff

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Daily Wrap-up

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