⚡ Quick Read What happened: Coal India and Sarus Infrastructures won a 375 MW/1,500 MWh standalone battery storage tender from TGGENCO, with each firm securing 187.5 MW/750 MWh capacity. Why it matters: These projects, valued at over ₹20 billion combined, represent a significant push for grid-scale storage in Telangana with a 15-year operational mandate. Watch:…
⚡ Quick Read What happened: Tongwei Solar and Golden Solar (Quanzhou) have signed a strategic agreement to develop a mass-production facility for hybrid heterojunction back-contact (HBC) solar cells. Why it matters: The partnership combines Tongwei’s massive manufacturing scale with GS-Solar’s high-efficiency HBC technology, potentially lowering costs for next-generation solar modules. Watch: Future announcements regarding the…
⚡ Quick Read What happened: The Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission (RERC) has aligned state regulations with the Central Government’s Electricity (Amendment) Rules, 2026, effective April 1, 2026. Why it matters: The new framework introduces formal verification mechanisms for captive users and expands definitions to include energy storage and group entities, impacting C&I project viability. Watch:…
⚡ Quick Read What happened: Gujarat Fluorochemicals subsidiary GFCL EV raised $80 million from a global investor, bringing its total funding to $130 million to expand battery material production. Why it matters: The investment accelerates domestic production of critical battery components like LiPF6 and cathode materials, reducing reliance on imports for Indian energy storage and…
⚡ Quick Read What happened: Premier Energies has commissioned a 5.6 GW G12 R TOPCon solar module manufacturing facility in Seetharampur, Telangana, bringing its total module capacity to 11.1 GW. Why it matters: The addition of high-efficiency TOPCon modules with zero-busbar architecture provides domestic EPCs and developers with a robust supply of advanced, high-yield components…
⚡ Quick Read What happened: The Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission (RERC) has officially adopted the Ministry of Power’s Renewable Consumption Obligation (RCO) framework, setting a 43.33% renewable energy target by FY 2030. Why it matters: This move streamlines compliance for distribution licensees, open-access consumers, and captive users by subsuming previous RPO targets into the new,…
⚡ Quick Read What happened: Premier Energies has commenced trial production at its new 5.6 GW solar module facility in Seetharampur, Telangana, pushing its total capacity beyond 10 GW. Why it matters: The facility introduces G12R TOPCon modules with zero-busbar (0BB) architecture, offering EPCs and developers access to higher-efficiency, domestically manufactured components. Watch: Progress on…
⚡ Quick Read What happened: The green ammonia sector has transitioned from pilot projects to a mature industrial phase in 2026, characterized by declining electrolyzer costs and complex, large-scale plant integration. Why it matters: EPC contractors must now manage multi-disciplinary engineering interfaces, including renewable power integration, cryogenic air separation, and high-hazard chemical safety protocols. Watch:…
⚡ Quick Read What happened: The Telangana Electricity Regulatory Commission (TGERC) has hiked transmission tariffs to ₹90.90/kW/month and increased wheeling charges across TGSPDCL and TGNPDCL networks for FY 2027. Why it matters: Increased open access and transmission costs will directly impact the landed cost of power for C&I consumers and renewable energy developers operating in…
⚡ Quick Read What happened: Southern Railway has invited bids for 40 MW of solar capacity across Chennai, Salem, and Tiruchirappalli divisions with an estimated project cost of ₹5.21 billion. Why it matters: This large-scale tender provides a significant opportunity for EPC contractors to secure long-term government contracts involving design, commissioning, and 25-year O&M services….