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MNRE Proposes Standardized Nomenclature for Solar Cells Under ALMM List II

Arjun Joshi — Mon, 03 Aug 2026 19:10:16 GMT

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has invited stakeholder comments on a draft proposal to introduce a standardized nomenclature for solar photovoltaic cell models included in the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) List II.

India Can Build a Complete Solar Manufacturing Ecosystem Within Five Years: Interview

Rakesh Ranjan — Mon, 03 Aug 2026 19:09:36 GMT

India’s solar manufacturing sector is expanding rapidly as the government pushes for greater domestic value addition through frameworks like the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM).

Green Hydrogen and Storage Key to Curbing Renewables Curtailment: Interview

Melvin Mathew — Mon, 03 Aug 2026 18:41:16 GMT

As India rapidly expands renewable energy capacity, grid constraints are increasing the need for energy storage to support further deployment. Industry executives believe a combination of battery energy storage systems, pumped storage projects, and green hydrogen will play a critical role in reducing renewable energy curtailment, providing long-duration storage, and improving grid flexibility.On the sidelines of the Mercom India Renewables Summit 2026, Mercom India spoke with Prashant Choubey, President and Head of Green Hydrogen and Green Ammonia business at Avaada Group, about the evolution of India’s green hydrogen market, the key demand drivers, land acquisition challenges facing independent power producers, and the emerging challenges in the ingot and wafer manufacturing segment. Avaada Group is an integrated clean energy company operating across utility-scale renewable power generation, solar manufacturing, green hydrogen, and green ammonia.

Juniper Green Energy’s IPO Oversubscribed 6.12 Times

Melvin Mathew — Mon, 03 Aug 2026 18:22:20 GMT

Independent renewable energy producer Juniper Green Energy’s ₹18 billion (~$188.66 million) initial public offering (IPO) was subscribed 6.12 times at the end of the bidding window on August 3, 2026.The price band was set at ₹214 (~$2.24) to ₹225 (~$2.35) per equity share, with a face value of ₹10 (~$0.14).The public portion received bids for 360.42 million shares against 58.9 million shares available for subscription.

Central Electronics Tenders 30 MW Solar Project in Madhya Pradesh

Parth Shukla — Mon, 03 Aug 2026 18:10:43 GMT

Listen to this article Central Electronics (CEL) has floated a tender to set up a 30 MW ground-mounted solar project at the Sanjay Gandhi Thermal

Flex Foods Eyes ₹1 Million in Monthly Savings with 2.27 MW Solar Project

Arjun Joshi — Mon, 03 Aug 2026 17:08:17 GMT

Electricity is a significant operating expense for food processing and manufacturing companies because production lines, refrigeration systems, cold storage, and utility equipment can run for extended hours to ensure continuous production.

Indigenous Solar Ingot Equipment Needs Policy Support: Interview

B.S. Nagaraj — Mon, 03 Aug 2026 16:39:31 GMT

The Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) mandate for solar ingots and wafers will take effect on June 1, 2028. As India expands its upstream solar manufacturing capacity, the development of indigenous production equipment, skilled technical manpower, and process capabilities will be critical to building a self-reliant ingot-and-wafer ecosystem.In an interview on the sidelines of Mercom India Renewables Summit 2026 held in New Delhi on July 1 and 2, Rajasekar Elavarasan, Founder and CEO of Raana Semiconductors, and Avinash Kumar, Vice President – Technology, spoke about the company’s indigenous crystal-growth equipment, its planned 100 MW pilot facility, localization efforts, and the need for government support.

Bluebird Solar Bags 278 MW Module Supply Order for SJVN Projects

Staff — Mon, 03 Aug 2026 15:25:25 GMT

Bluebird Solar has secured a 278 MW solar module supply order from Bridge & Roof Company for two renewable energy projects of SJVN. The projects comprise a 133 MW solar facility in Khavda, Gujarat, and a 145 MW project in Nawa, Rajasthan.

CERC Proposes ISTS Waiver Relief for Renewable Projects Facing Grid Delays

Arjun Joshi — Mon, 03 Aug 2026 15:21:51 GMT

The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has proposed amendments to the framework for sharing interstate transmission system charges and losses, including relief for renewable energy projects delayed due to the non-availability of transmission infrastructure.

Cochin Shipyard Invites Bids for 1 MW Rooftop Solar Project

Melvin Mathew — Mon, 03 Aug 2026 14:48:34 GMT

Cochin Shipyard has invited bids to set up a 1 MW grid-connected rooftop solar power project at its Kochi facility in Kerala.The last date to submit bids is August 31, 2026. Bids will be opened on the following day.Bidders must submit an earnest money deposit of ₹100,000 (~$1,048). Successful bidders must submit a security deposit equivalent to 5% of the contract value.