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Energy Storage Can Turn Curtailed Solar into Reliable Power: Interview

Rising renewable energy penetration, rapid capacity additions, and evolving regulatory environment are making energy storage an essential part of India’s power...

August 6, 2026

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Melvin Mathew

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Energy Storage

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Renewable Energy
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Priority Sector Lending Can Accelerate India’s Polysilicon Manufacturing: Interview

With ALMM List-II mandating the use of domestically manufactured solar cells, manufacturers in India are navigating several challenges, including a shortage of skilled...

August 5, 2026

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Melvin Mathew

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Manufacturing

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Modules

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Solar
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AI Can Optimize Renewable Energy Systems Using Grid Data: Interview 

Artificial intelligence (AI) can help consumers design renewable energy systems, optimize energy assets, and improve operational efficiency using solutions tailored...

July 28, 2026

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Arjun Joshi

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Renewable Energy

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Technology
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Solar Manufacturing May Outpace Demand Due to Grid Constraints: Interview

With 139 GW of solar module manufacturing capacity registered under the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM), India’s solar manufacturing industry may...

July 27, 2026

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Arjun Joshi

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Manufacturing

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Solar
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Electricity Regulations Must Balance Accountability with Developer Flexibility: Interview

Stricter regulations and project oversight can discourage speculative developers, but they may also inadvertently affect genuine developers facing legitimate execution...

July 23, 2026

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Arjun Joshi

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Markets & Policy

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Renewable Energy
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Solar Module Manufacturers May Face Cell Supply Shortage for 6-7 Months: Interview

The rush to comply with the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) guidelines for solar modules and cells has sparked concerns among industry stakeholders...

July 23, 2026

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Arjun Joshi

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Markets & Policy

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Solar
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Manufacturers Expect Solar Cell Crunch to Not Last Beyond a Year

The renewable energy industry believes there will be a shortage of solar cells over the next 12 months due to the ALMM List-II mandate, but strong domestic demand,...

July 8, 2026

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Melvin Mathew

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Manufacturing

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Modules

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Solar
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Skilling, R&D, Cost Competitiveness Key to India’s Solar Cell Manufacturing Growth

India’s solar cell manufacturing industry is entering a decisive phase as the domestic market adjusts to the implementation of the Approved List of Models and...

July 7, 2026

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Melvin Mathew

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Manufacturing

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Solar
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Daily News Wrap-Up: Industrial Decarbonization Drives Clean Energy

India’s decentralized energy market is emerging as a major driver of clean power demand, supported by open-access policies, growing commercial and industrial (C&I)...

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Manufacturing, Storage Draw Capital as Clean Energy Financing Matures

India’s clean energy financing landscape has expanded significantly over the past decade, but investors are becoming more selective as the market matures, with...

July 3, 2026

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Arjun Joshi

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Finance and M&A

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Renewable Energy
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How Industrial Decarbonization Can Power the Future of Clean Energy Growth

India’s decentralized energy market is emerging as a major driver of clean power demand supported by open-access policies, growing commercial and industrial (C&I)...

July 3, 2026

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Rakesh Ranjan

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Market & Policy

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Renewable Energy
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Daily News Wrap-Up: Prahlad Joshi Calls for Circular Economy in Renewables Sector

Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi emphasized the importance of India developing a circular economy for clean energy technologies during his...

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A Bankable Storage Ecosystem Needs Better Market Design, Local Manufacturing

India’s battery energy storage market will require stronger market design, phased domestic manufacturing, better monetization mechanisms, and continued policy...

July 2, 2026

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Arjun Joshi

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Energy Storage

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Market & Policy
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Project Structuring, Supply Chain Depth Key for Better Storage Deployment

Battery energy storage deployment in India might be expanding at scale, but the market still needs better project structuring, realistic tariffs, supply chain...

July 2, 2026

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Arjun Joshi

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Energy Storage

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Market & Policy
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Pralhad Joshi Calls for Promoting Circular Economy in Renewable Energy Sector

Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) Pralhad Joshi has emphasized the importance of India developing a circular economy for clean energy technologies...

July 2, 2026

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Melvin Mathew

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Renewable Energy

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Solar

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