Ministry of Power Unveils Framework for Secure Electricity Data Sharing
Listen to this article The Ministry of Power has issued the National Electricity Data Sharing Framework, 2026, to enable secure, standardized electricity data sharing. The
Gujarat Announces Top-Up Subsidy for Smaller PM Surya Ghar Consumers
The Gujarat government has announced an additional state subsidy for residential consumers installing rooftop solar systems up to 2.18 kW under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana.Under the new subsidy arrangement, residential consumers belonging to Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe categories will have to contribute 5% of the benchmark installation cost, while consumers in […]
POWERGRID Commissions Project to Evacuate Renewable Energy in Karnataka
Power Grid Corporation of India (POWERGRID) has commissioned a transmission project to evacuate renewable energy in Koppal and Gadag, Karnataka. The ‘Transmission Scheme for integration of Renewable Energy Zone (Phase-II) in Koppal-II (Phase-A & B) and Gadag-II (Phase- A)’ was commissioned on October 23, 2026. It was entrusted to POWERGRID Koppal Gadag Transmission, a subsidiary […]
China Proposes Stricter Efficiency Standards for Solar Manufacturers
China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) has proposed stricter manufacturing standards for solar cells and modules, introducing minimum conversion efficiency requirements for different technologies and setting limits on energy consumption, water usage, and module degradation.
Rwanda Energy Corporation Tenders Floating Solar-Plus-Storage Project
Listen to this article Rwanda’s Energy Development Corporation (EDCL) has invited bids from independent power producers to set up a floating solar project with a
Peak Energy Raises $108 Million to Expand Sodium-Ion Battery Manufacturing
Peak Energy, a sodium-ion battery manufacturer, has raised $108 million in an oversubscribed Series B funding round led by…
Fourth Partner Energy Secures ₹7.5 Billion to Finance Wind-Solar Project
Renewable energy solutions company Fourth Partner Energy (FPEL) has raised ₹7.5 billion (~$79.27 million) from Tata Capital – Cleantech Finance (TCCL) to develop its ongoing solar-plus-wind project with an integrated battery energy storage system in Maharashtra. The project comprises 300 MW of solar capacity, 50 MW of wind capacity and 750 MWh of battery energy […]
India’s Solar Wafer Expansion Faces Utilization and Cost Challenges: Interview
India’s planned expansion of solar ingot and wafer manufacturing capacity could lead to oversupply unless production growth aligns with domestic demand and exports.
Daily News Wrap-Up: India’s Downstream Battery Capacity Hits 86 GWh
India’s battery energy storage manufacturing sector is heavily concentrated in downstream manufacturing, which accounts for 92% of operational capacity, compared with just 8% for cell manufacturing, according to Mercom India’s Energy Storage Manufacturing Ecosystem Report.
Longer Contracts, Higher Expectations Reshape India’s Solar O&M Market
India’s solar operations and maintenance (O&M) segment is moving beyond routine equipment servicing as developers and asset owners place greater emphasis on long-term generation performance, equipment availability, and operational reliability. With service contracts extending to 10–12 years and hybrid and energy storage projects becoming more common, O&M providers face growing demand for predictive maintenance, specialized […]