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POWERGRID Commissions Project to Evacuate 2.5 GW Solar Energy in Karnataka

RECPDCL Invited Bids for Rooftop Solar Projects at ICAR Institutes

MNRE Adds 402 MW of Solar Cell Capacity to ALMM, Total Nears 38 GW

Bihar Proposes 500 kW Cap for Rooftop Solar Net Metering

Soleos Energy Files Draft Papers for Initial Public Offering

Daily News Wrap-Up: India’s Transmission Plan Faces Execution Test

EU Solar-Storage Jobs Near 1 Million Mark, Manufacturing Employment Dips

PetroGreen Subsidiaries Secure $20 Million for 40 MW Solar Project

Fengate Asset Management Closes Acquisition of Accelergen Energy


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					</table><p>Uttar Pradesh is steadily <a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/uttar-pradeshs-growing-ci-demand-opens-new-renewable-energy-opportunities" target="_blank" rel="noopener">tapping</a> the commercial and industrial (C&amp;I) renewable energy market with policy initiatives focused on regulatory simplification and continued investments in grid infrastructure.</p>
<p>On September 9, 2026, India’s total energy shortage during non-solar hours <a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/power-ministry-taps-captive-thermal-plants-to-bridge-non-solar-hour-shortage" target="_blank" rel="noopener">shot up</a> to 7,717 MW while the daytime demand of over 267 GW was successfully met. Solar might have saved the day during daylight hours this month, but come sundown, shortages have been common since coal-based thermal and hydel power are unable to ramp up enough generation to cater to the demand.</p>
<p>REC Power Development and Consultancy <a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/recpdcl-announces-400-kv-renewable-transmission-auction-winner" target="_blank" rel="noopener">announced</a> the winner of the auction to develop and operate an intrastate electricity transmission system in Maharashtra to evacuate power from renewable energy projects.</p>
<p>PFC Consulting <a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/pfc-consulting-announces-winner-of-14-gw-renewable-transmission-project" target="_blank" rel="noopener">announced</a> the winner of the auction to develop an interstate transmission system to evacuate 14 GW of renewable power from Lakadia (Phase-II: 7.5 GW), Jam Khambhaliya (Phase-II: 5.5 GW), and Jamnagar (Phase-I, Part C: 1 GW) in Gujarat.</p>
<p>The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission <a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/cerc-allows-project-more-time-for-38-mw-infirm-solar-power-injection" target="_blank" rel="noopener">allowed</a> a solar power generator an additional 45 days to inject infirm power for the balance 38.1 MW capacity of its 250 MW solar project in Barmer, Rajasthan. The Commission also condoned the delay in commencing infirm power injection.</p>
<p>The Solar Energy Corporation of India <a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/seci-seeks-offtakers-for-7-67-gw-of-renewable-energy-and-storage-capacity" target="_blank" rel="noopener">listed</a> 7.67 GW of renewable energy and energy storage capacity available for sale across multiple interstate transmission system-connected projects. The capacity includes 500 MW of solar-plus-battery storage capacity, along with solar, hybrid, firm and dispatchable renewable energy, round-the-clock, battery energy storage, and pumped storage projects.</p>
<p>SECI <a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/seci-invites-proposals-to-prepare-dprs-for-green-hydrogen-hubs" target="_blank" rel="noopener">invited</a> proposals to select agencies to prepare detailed project reports for green hydrogen hubs under Component B1 of the National Green Hydrogen Mission. Financial assistance for projects is capped at ₹30 million (~$313,200) per detailed project report per state.</p>
<p>NTPC <a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/ntpc-invites-bids-400-mwh-battery-storage-system-maharashtra" target="_blank" rel="noopener">invited</a> bids for the engineering, procurement, and construction of a 200 MW/400 MWh battery energy storage system in Nagpur, Maharashtra. The last date to submit bids is October 12, 2026. Bids will be opened on the same day.</p>
<p>NLC India Renewables, a wholly owned subsidiary of NLC India, <a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/nlc-india-renewables-floats-consultancy-tender-for-pumped-storage-project" target="_blank" rel="noopener">invited</a> bids to appoint an engineering consultant to prepare the detailed project report for a pumped storage project in Odisha. The last date to submit bids is October 27, 2026. Bids will be opened the same day.</p>
<p>NTPC Green Energy <a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/ntpc-green-seeks-qualified-coordinating-agency-solar-projects" target="_blank" rel="noopener">invited</a> bids to hire a Qualified Coordinating Agency for forecasting and scheduling services for its two solar projects in Rajasthan. The last date to submit bids is October 1, 2026. Bids will be opened the same day.</p>
<p>The Indian Railway Finance Corporation <a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/irfc-lends-%E2%82%B942-billion-to-dvc-for-renewable-energy-projects" target="_blank" rel="noopener">signed</a> a ₹42 billion (~$420 million) term loan agreement with Damodar Valley Corporation to finance renewable energy projects across Jharkhand and West Bengal.</p>


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					</table><p>India’s average solar irradiance <a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/satellite-ground-irradiance-gaps-raise-risks-for-solar-projects-in-india" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ranges</a> from 3.5 kWh/m²/day to 5.5 kWh/m²/day. Differences between satellite-derived irradiance estimates and actual ground conditions can create uncertainty in generation forecasts and financial models, affecting project economics and investment decisions.</p>
<p>Battery energy storage system developers with existing connectivity can <a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/battery-storage-projects-may-gain-from-rule-change-on-charging-discharging" target="_blank" rel="noopener">increase</a> the storage duration of their projects without seeking additional grid connectivity capacity under a new procedure issued by the Central Transmission Utility of India.</p>
<p>The Ministry of Power <a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/power-ministry-approves-transmission-line-to-integrate-3-gw-renewables" target="_blank" rel="noopener">authorized</a> POWERGRID to lay an overhead transmission line for the integration of additional renewable energy potential at Davanagere and Bellary in Karnataka.</p>
<p>REC Power Development and Consultancy <a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/recpdcl-announces-winner-of-400-kv-renewable-transmission-auction" target="_blank" rel="noopener">announced</a> the winner of the auction to develop and operate an intrastate electricity transmission system in Maharashtra to evacuate power from renewable energy projects.</p>
<p>The Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company <a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/maharashtra-announces-winners-of-4-gwh-battery-energy-storage-auction" target="_blank" rel="noopener">announced</a> the winners of its auction to set up 2,000 MW/4,000 MWh of battery energy storage systems. The work is divided into two parts.</p>
<p>NTPC Renewable Energy <a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/ntpc-rel-invites-bids-for-wind-project-in-andhra-pradesh" target="_blank" rel="noopener">invited</a> bids to supply and install wind turbine generators for an interstate transmission system-connected wind energy project in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh. The bid submission deadline is October 19, 2026. Bids will be opened on the same day.</p>
<p>Bharat Petroleum Corporation <a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/bpcl-invites-bids-to-install-rooftop-solar-project-in-madhya-pradesh" target="_blank" rel="noopener">invited</a> bids to install a grid-connected rooftop solar project at its Bina Refinery Residential Complex in Sagar district, Madhya Pradesh. The 1 MWp solar project will be developed under captive mode. The last date to submit bids is October 10, 2026. The technical bids will be opened the same day.</p>
<p>Mahatma Phule Renewable Energy and Infrastructure Technology <a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/mahapreit-invites-bids-for-2-mw-solar-projects-in-goa" target="_blank" rel="noopener">invited</a> bids to develop approximately 2 MW of grid-connected flexible solar projects in Goa. The last date to submit bids is October 8, 2026. Bids will be opened on October 9.</p>
<p>The Solar Energy Corporation of India <a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/seci-tenders-4-mw-rooftop-solar-projects-at-central-agricultural-university" target="_blank" rel="noopener">invited</a> bids to set up 4,083.75 kW of grid-connected rooftop solar projects under the renewable energy service company model at the constituent colleges/institutions of the Central Agricultural University, Imphal – Northeastern Region. Bids must be submitted by November 2, 2026. Bids will be opened on November 5.</p>
<p>Hyderabad-based solar module and cell manufacturer Premier Energies <a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/premier-energies-commissions-7-gw-solar-cell-plant-in-andhra-pradesh" target="_blank" rel="noopener">commissioned</a> a 7 GW N-type tunnel oxide passivated contact G12R solar cell manufacturing facility at Naidupeta, Andhra Pradesh. The facility raises the company’s total solar cell manufacturing capacity to 10.6 GW.</p>
<p>The Power Grid Corporation of India <a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/powergrid-to-raise-%E2%82%B950-billion-through-10-year-bond-issue" target="_blank" rel="noopener">announced</a> plans to raise up to ₹50 billion (~$500 million) with its 84th bond issue for 2026-27. The bonds will have a base issue size of ₹10 billion (~$100 million) and a greenshoe option of ₹40 billion (~$400 million).</p>
<p>Germany’s Federal Network Agency, Bundesnetzagentur <a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/germany-awards-2-52-gw-in-oversubscribed-onshore-wind-auction" target="_blank" rel="noopener">awarded</a> 2.52 GW of onshore wind capacity in its latest auction. The agency received 461 bids totaling 5.25 GW against an auction volume of 2.52 GW.</p>
<p>Solar energy equipment supplier SMA Solar Technology <a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/sma-solar-commissions-60-gw-energy-equipment-facility-in-germany" target="_blank" rel="noopener">inaugurated</a> a new gigawatt-scale factory in Niestetal near Kassel, Germany, with an annual production capacity of more than 60 GW for utility-scale clean energy technologies.</p>


Daily News Wrap-Up: Irradiance Data Gaps Threaten Solar Forecasts


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					</table><p>Madhya Pradesh’s solar open access market <a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/madhya-pradeshs-open-access-additions-dip-sharply-in-q2-2026?utm_source=chatgpt.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">recorded</a> a sharp decline in installations in the second quarter (Q2) of 2026, as quarterly additions remained highly dependent on the commissioning of a few large projects.</p>
<p>The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) <a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/cea-proposes-mandatory-co-located-energy-storage-for-solar-wind-projects?utm_source=chatgpt.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">proposed</a> mandating co-located energy storage systems for ground-mounted solar and onshore wind projects commissioned after July 1, 2027.</p>
<p>The Telangana Electricity Regulatory Commission <a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/telangana-regulator-upholds-penalties-on-solar-projects-for-commissioning-delays?utm_source=chatgpt.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">dismissed</a> two petitions filed by solar power developers seeking extensions of their scheduled commercial operation dates and refund of penalties imposed for delayed commissioning.</p>
<p>As solar project sizes <a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/higher-energy-yield-will-drive-tracker-robotic-cleaning-use-in-solar-projects?utm_source=chatgpt.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">increase</a> and developers focus more closely on lifetime energy yield and the levelized cost of energy, technologies such as solar trackers and robotic module cleaning systems are gaining importance in India. Stakeholders say higher module prices, the growing deployment of bifacial modules, increasing demand for round-the-clock renewable energy, and the need to reduce water and labor requirements are strengthening the case for these technologies.</p>
<p>REC Power Development and Consultancy (RECPDCL) <a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/recpdcl-announces-winner-of-6-gw-solar-transmission-auction?utm_source=chatgpt.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">announced</a> the winner of its auction to set up an interstate transmission system to evacuate 6 GW of solar power from the Barmer-II pooling substation in Rajasthan.</p>
<p>RECPDCL <a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/recpdcl-names-winner-of-7-5-gw-renewable-transmission-auction?utm_source=chatgpt.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">announced</a> the winner of its auction to set up a transmission system to integrate power from 7,500 MW of renewable energy projects in Lakadia Renewable Energy Zone in Gujarat-Phase II.</p>
<p>Bharat Heavy Electricals <a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/bhel-announces-winner-of-om-auction-for-39-mw-telangana-solar-project?utm_source=chatgpt.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">announced</a> the winner of its auction to provide the operation and maintenance services for Singareni Collieries Company’s 39 MW solar project at Yellandu, Telangana.</p>
<p>Gujarat-based GREW Solar <a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/grew-solar-secures-%E2%82%B94-3-billion-solar-module-supply-order?utm_source=chatgpt.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">secured</a> a repeat order worth ₹4.3 billion (~$47.3 million) to supply G12R solar modules from an independent power producer. The modules will be deployed across the customer’s upcoming utility-scale solar projects at multiple locations across India.</p>
<p>Gurugram-based power electronics company Zenergize Technologies, which develops silicon carbide products, <a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/zenergize-raises-4-million-in-pre-series-a-funding-round?utm_source=chatgpt.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">raised</a> $4 million (~₹378.9 million) in a Pre-Series A funding round led by Giraffe Studios and other investors. Zenergize develops silicon carbide-based direct current fast charger and solar inverter platforms.</p>


Daily News Wrap-Up: Madhya Pradesh Solar Open Access Additions Plunge in Q2


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					</table><p>REC Power Development and Consultancy (<a href="https://www.recpdcl.in/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">RECPDCL</a>) has announced the winner of its auction to set up an interstate transmission system (ISTS) to evacuate power from 4.5 GW of green hydrogen/ammonia projects in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.</p>
<p>Adani Energy Solutions (<a href="https://www.adanienergysolutions.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">AESL</a>) won the transmission project valued at ₹85 billion (~$881.31 million).</p>
<p>The project will also meet the rising power demand in the Pendurthi and Visakhapatnam region, driven by planned data center and digital infrastructure investments.</p>
<p>The tender was <a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/recpdcl-invites-bids-to-evacuate-5-gw-of-power-from-green-hydrogen-projects" target="_blank" rel="noopener">floated</a> in February 2026.</p>
<p>The project is expected to be completed within 30 months.</p>
<p>AESL must establish the Pendurthi–Srikakulam 765 kV double-circuit transmission line, with 330 MVAr switchable line reactors (convertible) installed at the Srikakulam end on both circuits.</p>
<p>It must also provide the line-in-line-out of the Kalpakka–Maradam 400 kV (quad) double-circuit line at Pendurthi, along with the establishment of a 3×1,500 MVA, 765/400 kV Khammam-II substation featuring a 1×330 MVAr (765 kV) bus reactor and space provision for a 220 kV switchyard.</p>
<p>AESL must establishment of the Khammam-II – Warangal New 765 kV double-circuit line, the Khammam-II – Pendurthi 765 kV double-circuit line with 330 MVAr switchable line reactors (convertible) at both ends on both circuits, and the Khammam-II – Khammam 400 kV (quad) double-circuit line.</p>
<p>Its scope covers the design, engineering, equipment supply, construction, erection, testing, and commissioning of the project.</p>
<p>AESL must also provide for the establishment, operation, and maintenance of the project under a build-own-operate-transfer model.</p>
<p>It must conduct surveys, prepare a detailed project report, arrange financing, manage the project, and secure clearances and permits.</p>
<p>This June, AESL <a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/adani-energy-solutions-to-acquire-smart-metering-company-intellismart">signed</a> a binding securities purchase and subscription agreement to acquire 100% of the equity in smart metering company IntelliSmart Infrastructure.</p>
<p>In April, Adani Electricity Mumbai Infrastructure, a subsidiary of AESL, <a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/adani-commissions-1-gw-transmission-link-to-deliver-renewable-power-to-mumbai" target="_blank" rel="noopener">commissioned</a> a 1 GW high-voltage direct current transmission link between Kudus and Aarey, enabling a greater flow of renewable power into Mumbai.</p>


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					</table><p>The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) <a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/mnre-extends-self-certification-for-solar-inverters-above-200-kw" target="_blank" rel="noopener">extended</a> the implementation timeline of mandatory compliance under the Solar Systems, Devices and Components Goods Order, 2025 for solar inverters with capacities above 200 kW. The extension applies to inverters covered under items 4 and 5 of the order. Manufacturers may continue to comply through self-certification until December 31, 2026, or until further orders, whichever is earlier.</p>
<p>Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam (GUVNL) <a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/guvnl-announces-winners-of-250-mw-wind-auction" target="_blank" rel="noopener">announced</a> the winners of the auction to procure power from 250 MW of grid-connected wind projects (Phase-XI).</p>
<p>REC Power Development and Consultancy <a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/recpdcl-announces-winner-of-ists-project-to-evacuate-20-gw-of-renewables" target="_blank" rel="noopener">announced</a> the winner of the auction to develop an interstate transmission system to augment the Bhadla-III, Ramgarh pooling station, and Kanpur substation to evacuate 20 GW of renewable power in Rajasthan.</p>
<p>India’s solar manufacturing industry has <a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/rd-key-to-next-phase-of-indias-solar-growth-global-competitiveness" target="_blank" rel="noopener">rapidly</a> expanded over the past few years, driven by supportive government policies and growing domestic demand. However, industry leaders believe the next phase of growth will depend less on adding manufacturing capacity and more on investing in research and development, automation, upstream integration, and advanced technologies to compete globally.</p>
<p>The Central Electricity Authority <a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/power-regulators-call-for-thermal-ramping-overhaul-as-renewables-surge" target="_blank" rel="noopener">proposed</a> a change to how coal-fired power plants are scheduled and assessed for ramping operations, in light of the integration of increasing volumes of solar and wind energy into the grid.</p>
<p>The Bihar Electricity Regulatory Commission <a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/bihar-regulator-clears-revised-ppa-for-275-mw-rooftop-solar-project" target="_blank" rel="noopener">approved</a> the proposed energy accounting mechanism and the revised power purchase agreement for a 275 MW rooftop solar project proposed by the South Bihar Power Distribution Company and the North Bihar Power Distribution Company.</p>
<p>GAIL (India) invited bids to <a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/gail-seeks-consultant-for-600-mw-solar-550-mwh-battery-storage-project" target="_blank" rel="noopener">appoint</a> a project management consultant for its proposed 600 MW ground-mounted captive solar power project integrated with a 550 MWh battery energy storage system at the TUSCO Solar Park in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh.</p>
<p>The World Bank <a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/world-bank-approves-890-million-financing-package-for-pm-surya-ghar" target="_blank" rel="noopener">approved</a> an $890 million (~₹84.95 billion) financing package to support the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana. The financing package comprises an $820 million (~₹78.27 billion) loan from the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD), a $60 million (~₹5.73 billion) concessional loan from the Clean Technology Fund, and a $10 million (~₹954.48 million) grant from the IBRD’s Livable Planet Fund.</p>
<p>Insolation Green Energy won a ₹5.58 billion (~$58.46 million) contract to <a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/insolation-energy-bags-58-million-solar-module-contract-from-ntpc-rel" target="_blank" rel="noopener">supply</a> solar modules to NTPC Renewable Energy. The contract will be executed in the financial year 2026-27.</p>
<p>France <a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/france-awards-300-mw-of-rooftop-solar-projects-in-ci-auction" target="_blank" rel="noopener">awarded</a> 326 rooftop solar projects with a combined capacity of 300.2 MW under the 12th round of its competitive procurement program for commercial and industrial (C&amp;I) installations.</p>
<p>Argentina’s government <a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/argentina-awards-700-mw-of-battery-storage-projects-under-alma-sadi-tender" target="_blank" rel="noopener">awarded</a> 20 battery energy storage projects with a collective capacity of 700.5 MW under its Alma SADI tender. The battery storage projects were submitted by five domestic companies and would require an estimated investment of $700 million.</p>


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