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Success of Green Energy Corridor III Hinges on Timely Project Execution

The Green Energy Corridor Phase III (GEC III) program has the potential to create new opportunities for transmission equipment suppliers, EPC firms, battery storage providers, and grid technology companies as India develops infras...

October 5, 2026

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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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Lithium Prices in China Drop Over 20% in September as Demand Weakens

Lithium carbonate futures on Chinese markets plunged more than 20% in September 2026 amid weakening demand and concerns over excess battery cell production capacity. Lithium carbonate prices fell 21.2% to $18,258.32/metric ton (MT...

October 5, 2026

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Businesses Gain Wider Access to Bank Financing for Renewable Energy Projects

Commercial and industrial (C&I) units investing in renewable energy projects have access to a growing range of bank financing options, including green loans with concessional interest rates, longer repayment periods, and collateral-free funding...

October 5, 2026

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Alight Acquires 2 GW Solar Portfolio in Sweden from Soltech Energy

Nordic solar developer and independent power producer Alight has acquired 40 large-scale solar projects in southern Sweden from Soltech Energy Solutions, a subsidiary of Soltech Energy Sweden. The portfolio has approximately 2 GW of planned solar...

October 5, 2026

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UltraTech Commissions 116.6 MW Wind Project in Rajasthan

UltraTech Cement, the cement flagship company of the Aditya Birla Group, commissioned 116.55 MW of wind capacity at its inter-state transmission system (ISTS) connected wind-solar project in Barmer, Rajasthan. It also commissioned 10 MW of Waste...

October 5, 2026

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MET Group Acquires Majority Stake in Greece’s Zephiros Energy Trading

MET Group, an integrated energy company active in natural gas and renewables, has acquired a majority stake in Greece-based Zephiros Energy Trading through its MET Sales and Trading segment. Zephiros Energy Trading manages Zephiros Group’s...

October 5, 2026

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US Solar Module Imports Plunge 78% as Domestic Manufacturing Expands: Crux

The value of crystalline silicon (c-Si) solar module imports into the U.S. fell 78% between the first half (1H) of 2024 and 1H 2026, as trade enforcement measures and domestic manufacturing incentives reshaped the country’s solar supply chain,...

October 5, 2026

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CEA Proposes Safety Standards for Solar, Wind and Battery Storage Projects

The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has proposed technical standards applicable to electrical safety requirements for solar, wind, battery energy storage systems (BESS), electric vehicle charging stations, transmission systems, and other...

October 5, 2026

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SECI Invites Bids for Rooftop Solar Projects Across India

The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has invited bids to select developers to set up grid-connected rooftop solar projects across India under the Renewable Energy Service Company (RESCO) model (RTSPV Tranche-XIV). The aggregate capacity of...

October 5, 2026

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MERC Rejects Plea to Extend Commissioning Date of 200 MW Solar Project

The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) has rejected a solar power developer’s request to extend the scheduled commercial operation date (SCOD) for its 200 MW solar project in Hingoli, Maharashtra. It also reduced the contracted...

October 5, 2026

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PFC Consulting Tenders Renewable Transmission Project in Andhra Pradesh

PFC Consulting has invited bids to establish the interstate transmission system (ISTS) to integrate the Kadapa II Renewable Energy Zone (REZ), Phase I, in Andhra Pradesh. The last date to submit bids is December 4, 2026. Technical bids will be...

October 5, 2026

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Bondada’s Solar IPP Arm Secures ₹9.11 Billion for 225 MW Solar Project

Onix IPP, a subsidiary of Bondada Engineering (BEL), has secured ₹9.11 billion (~$94.96 million) in financing from the State Bank of India for a 225 MW solar power project in Maharashtra. The approved funds include ₹9 billion (~$93.79 million) in...

October 5, 2026

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