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Battery Storage Emerges as Peak Demand Management Tool for Maharashtra Businesses

Proposed restrictions on using banked renewable energy across time-of-day periods are strengthening interest in battery energy storage systems (BESS) among commercial and industrial (C&I) consumers in Maharashtra, particularly...

October 1, 2026

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Solar Modules Are Getting More Powerful: Junction Boxes Must Keep Up

The rapid evolution of solar module technology is driving changes in photovoltaic (PV) junction box design, with manufacturers moving from conventional single-box configurations toward split-box designs and higher current ratings ...

September 30, 2026

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Solar Firms Build BESS Capacity for Next Growth Phase: Interview

As energy storage becomes increasingly important to renewable energy integration, solar companies are positioning themselves for the next phase of growth by building battery energy storage system (BESS) manufacturing capabilities....

October 1, 2026

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Rooftop Solar, Open Access Shape Uttar Pradesh’s Growing Clean Energy Market

Uttar Pradesh’s clean energy market is increasingly being shaped by rooftop solar, open access, captive procurement, and emerging storage demand as businesses look for ways to manage electricity costs, improve reliability, and mee...

September 29, 2026

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SECI Floats Tender for Standalone Battery Storage Projects Across India

The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has invited bids to select developers for supplying energy from standalone battery energy storage systems (BESS) in India for ‘on-demand’ use (SECI-ESS-IV). The total capacity of 800 MW/3,200 MWh will be...

October 1, 2026

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West Bengal Cold Storage Operator Turns to Solar to Reduce Power Bills

Running a cold storage facility is an energy-intensive operation, with refrigeration systems requiring a steady supply of electricity to maintain temperature-controlled conditions. The high electricity consumption can translate into substantial...

October 1, 2026

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Milky Mist Banks on 25 MW Solar Project for Energy Self-Sufficiency

Contributing nearly a quarter of the world’s milk supply, India’s dairy industry employs more than 80 million farmers. As the sector expands, powering continuous production while meeting stringent food safety standards can be challenging for milk...

October 1, 2026

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Inox Clean Energy Files Draft Papers for ₹100 Billion IPO

Renewable energy company Inox Clean Energy has filed a draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) for an initial public offering (IPO) of up to ₹100 billion (~$1.04 billion). The IPO will comprise a...

October 1, 2026

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Terra Clean Floats Land Aggregation Tender for Wind Project in Gujarat

Terra Clean, a wholly owned subsidiary of Indian Oil Corporation, has invited bids to aggregate land for an interstate transmission system (ISTS)-connected wind energy project in Gujarat. The scope includes arranging land and micro-siting for wind...

October 1, 2026

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Electric Vehicles Account for 13% of Vehicle Sales in Q3 2026

Electric vehicle (EV) sales in India reached 951,884 units in the third quarter (Q3) of 2026, a year-over-year (YoY) increase of 64.4% from 578,987 units recorded in the corresponding quarter of 2025. According to data released by the Ministry of...

October 1, 2026

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Uttarakhand Regulator Adopts Tariffs for 190 MWh Battery Storage Projects

The Uttarakhand Electricity Regulatory Commission (UERC) has approved the tariffs determined through competitive bidding for four battery energy storage system (BESS) projects totaling 76 MW/190 MWh in Uttarakhand. The Commission adopted a tariff of...

October 1, 2026

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Rajasthan Tenders 900 MW Rampura Pumped Storage Project

Rajasthan Renewable Energy Corporation (RRECL) has invited bids to set up the 900 MW Rampura Pumped Storage Project (PSP) in Tonk, Rajasthan, under the build-own-operate-transfer model. Bids must be submitted by November 30, 2026. Bids will be...

October 1, 2026

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Telangana Regulator Rejects Plea to Cut PM KUSUM Solar Tariff to ₹2.98/kWh

The Telangana Electricity Regulatory Commission (TGERC) has rejected distribution companies’ (DISCOMs) proposal to reduce the ₹3.13 (~$0.033)/kWh pre-fixed levelized tariff for solar projects under Component-A of the PM-KUSUM program to ₹2.98 (~$0....

October 1, 2026

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Assam DISCOM Invites Bids to Install Solar Projects and Solar Trees

The Assam Power Distribution Company (APDCL) has invited bids from developers to install grid-connected solar power projects and solar trees at Mahapurush Srimanta Sankardev Avirbhav Kshetra, Bordua in Nagaon district. The scope of work includes...

October 1, 2026

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