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India’s Solar Inverter Localization Faces Semiconductor Supply Hurdles

India’s solar inverter industry faces significant challenges in increasing domestic content because of its dependence on imported power electronic components, particularly semiconductors. Industry executives say this could c...

November 9, 2026

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Solar Corporate Funding Rises 45% to $25 Billion in 9M 2026

Global solar corporate funding, including venture capital (VC), public market, and debt financing, increased 45% year-over-year (YoY) to $25.1 billion in the first nine months (9M) of 2026 from $17.3 billion in the corresponding p...

November 6, 2026

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China’s Proposed Tech Export Curbs Test India’s Solar Manufacturing Push

China’s proposed curbs on solar technology exports have once again exposed the vulnerabilities in India’s plans to ramp up domestic solar manufacturing. On October 19, China proposed revising its catalog of technologie...

November 6, 2026

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Battery Storage, Hybrid Projects Dominate Renewable Auctions in Q3 2026

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 (...

November 5, 2026

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Odisha Electricity Regulator Approves 470 MW FDRE Procurement

The Odisha Electricity Regulatory Commission (OERC) has approved GRIDCO’s procurement of power from 470 MW of interstate transmission system (ISTS)-connected firm and dispatchable renewable energy (FDRE) projects. The effective tariff will be ₹4.32...

November 9, 2026

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FluoRok Raises $30 Million to Scale Fluorochemical Manufacturing

FluoRok, a UK-based fluorochemical manufacturing technology company spun out of the University of Oxford, has raised $30 million in an oversubscribed Series A funding round to scale its manufacturing platform and expand fluorochemical production....

November 9, 2026

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Terra Clean Invites Bids for Supply of Power Transformers for Solar Projects

Terra Clean (TeCL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Indian Oil Corporation (IOCL), has invited bids to supply transformers for solar park projects in Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat. The tender covers two 165 MVA, 220/33/33 kV power transformers in Sheopur...

November 9, 2026

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Odisha Regulator Approves Procurement of 750 MW Hybrid Renewable Power

The Odisha Electricity Regulatory Commission (OERC) has approved GRIDCO‘s procurement of 750 MW of interstate transmission system (ISTS)-connected hybrid renewable energy from ABC Cleantech through NTPC at a tariff of ₹3.34 (~$0.036)/kWh. The...

November 9, 2026

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Torrent Power’s Q2 Revenue Climbs 24% as Renewable Earnings Grow

Integrated power utility Torrent Power reported revenue from operations of ₹98.02 billion (~$1.04 billion) in the second quarter (Q2) of the financial year (FY) 2027, an increase of 24.4% year-over-year (YoY) from ₹78.76 billion (~$837.60 million)....

November 9, 2026

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MENA Weekly Round-Up: AfDB Invests $66 Million in Egypt’s Solar Project

The African Development Bank (AfDB) signed a $66 million financing agreement for the first phase of the Dandara solar-plus-storage project in Qena, Egypt. The financing comprises $46 million sourced from ordinary Bank Group resources and $20 million...

November 9, 2026

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Gujarat Regulator Adopts Tariff for 1.25 GW Solar Projects

The Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC) has adopted a tariff of ₹2.34 (~$0.025)/kWh for Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam’s (GUVNL) procurement of power from 1.25 GW of solar projects. The capacity comprises 625 MW awarded through...

November 9, 2026

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Karnataka Power Corporation Tenders Solar-Plus-Storage Project

Karnataka Power Corporation (KPCL) has issued a tender to set up a ground-mounted solar project integrated with a battery energy storage system (BESS). The project comprises 1 GW of solar and 2 GWh (two-hour) of battery energy capacity. Bids must be...

November 9, 2026

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Gujarat Regulator Rejects Solar Developer’s Change in Law Claim

The Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC) has declined to grant an in-principle declaration recognizing changes in customs duty on imported solar modules as a Change in Law event for a 60 MW solar project in the state. The Commission held...

November 9, 2026

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Gujarat Regulator Bars Encashment of ₹60 Million Connectivity Guarantee

The Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC) has restrained Gujarat Energy Transmission Corporation (GETCO) from invoking or encashing a ₹60 million (~$639,352) bank guarantee furnished for Stage II connectivity at the 220 kV Kalawad...

November 9, 2026

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