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US Forecast to Add 43.4 GW of Large-Scale Solar Capacity in 2026

The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) has forecast that 86 GW of new utility-scale electric generation capacity will be added in 2026, with solar accounting...

February 26, 2026

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Rakesh Ranjan

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Vismaya, Purvah, Sprng, and Hexa Win CESC’s 600 MW Wind-Solar Auction

Vismaya Renewables India Project, a subsidiary of UPC Renewables, Hexa Climate Solutions, Purvah Green Power, and Sprng Energy, have won Calcutta Electric Supply...

February 26, 2026

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Rakesh Ranjan

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Tenders & Auctions
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Renewables Growth Yet to Shift Thermal-Centric State Procurement Strategies

Despite record-low renewable energy tariffs, several states have entered long-term thermal power purchase agreements (PPAs) at significantly higher tariffs of ₹5.38 (~$0....

February 25, 2026

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Rakesh Ranjan

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Mercom Research Focus

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Renewable Energy
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Daily News Wrap-Up: TNGECL Names 1.5 GWh Battery Storage Auction Winners

Eagle Construction (Eagle Infra India) and OPG Power (OPG Power Ventures) won Tamil Nadu Green Energy Corporation’s (TNGECL) auction to set up seven standalone battery...

February 24, 2026

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Daily Wrap-up

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MENA Weekly Roundup: Türkiye, ACWA to Sign 3 GW Deal at COP31

Türkiye and Saudi Arabia’s ACWA Power will sign the second phase of the 5 GW renewable energy corporation deal at the UN climate summit COP31 to be held in Antalya,...

February 23, 2026

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Parth Shukla

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APERC Issues Draft Amendments to Green Energy Open Access Rules

Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (APERC) has issued the draft second amendment to the Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (Green Energy Open...

February 20, 2026

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Parth Shukla

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Daily News Wrap-Up: India Adds 7.8 GW of Solar Open Access Capacity in 2025

India added 7.8 GW of solar open access capacity in 2025, a largely flat 0.5% year-over-year (YoY) growth from 7.7 GW, according to Mercom’s Q4 & Annual 2025 India...

February 20, 2026

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Mercom Staff

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Daily Wrap-up

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Over 1.6 GW of Solar, Wind Projects at Risk of Losing Grid Connectivity

Over 1,600 MW of renewable energy capacity is at risk of having its grid connectivity revoked due to non-compliance with General Network Access regulations. According to...

February 19, 2026

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B.S. Nagaraj

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Grid

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Market & Policy
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Chemicals Firm Tatva Chintan to Source 6.4 MW of Wind-Solar Power from AMPIN

Chemical manufacturing company Tatva Chintan Pharma Chem has signed agreements to procure 6.4 MW of power from AMPIN C&I Power Twenty Six’s (AMPIN) 19.8 MW...

February 19, 2026

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Melvin Mathew

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Open Access

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Inox to Acquire Wind World India’s 600 MW IPP, 4.5 GW O&M Portfolio

The INOXGFL Group has won 600 MW of independent power producer (IPP) and 4.5 GW of operations and maintenance (O&M) businesses of wind energy developer Wind World...

February 19, 2026

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Meghana Prasad

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Utility Scale

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Wind
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Daily News Wrap-Up: Solar and Battery Storage Lead C&I Shift to Clean Power

Commercial and industrial (C&I) entities, large institutions, and residential complexes are increasingly turning to clean power solutions that offer greater cost...

February 19, 2026

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Mercom Staff

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Daily Wrap-up

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Other
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France Launches PPE3 Program to Accelerate Energy Transition

The French government has launched its 3rd Multi-Year Energy Program (PPE3) to increase production of decarbonized, sovereign, and competitively priced energy in the...

February 19, 2026

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Parth Shukla

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Markets & Policy

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Renewable Energy
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Global Power Demand to Grow 3.6% Annually Through 2030: IEA

Global electricity demand is entering a period of structural acceleration, with consumption projected to grow at an average annual rate of 3.6% between 2026 and 2030,...

February 18, 2026

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Meghana Prasad

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Other

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Renewable Energy
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Daily News Wrap-Up: China Export Rebate Cuts May Raise India’s Solar Costs

China’s recent decision to cancel value-added tax (VAT) rebates on exports of solar and related products from April 1, 2026, is likely to increase project costs for...

February 17, 2026

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Mercom Staff

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Daily Wrap-up

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Other
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Vayona to Supply 65 MW of Wind Turbines to Oyster Renewable

Wind turbine manufacturer Vayona Energy has signed an agreement with independent power producer Oyster Renewable Energy to supply 64.8 MW of its 18 SG 3.6-145 wind...

February 16, 2026

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Parth Shukla

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