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Employment
India’s solar industry faces workforce readiness gap: Mercom A Mercom India study has found that solar industry employers across project development, manufacturing, rooftop solar, and engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) often need to spend months training fresh graduates before they are ready to contribute effectively.
Uma Gupta
13 hours ago
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Markets & Policy
Odisha needs INR1.1 lakh crore to expand renewable energy, storage, and grid infrastructure  A new report by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) proposes a three-pronged financing strategy, including a dedicated transition fund, to mobilise capital for clean energy and support a more resilient economy.
IEEFA
17 hours ago
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Applications & Installations
Rajasthan’s 2.45 GW solar-plus-storage auction yields INR 3.42/kWh 31 bidders participated in the e-reverse auction for the 2 GW Lot 1, with NLC India and Rama Reflection India securing capacities at INR 3.53/kWh. Coal India emerged as the lowest bidder in Lot 2, quoting INR 3.42/kWh for 225 MW.
Uma Gupta
18 hours ago
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Research & Development
Multiple grounding points cut lightning-induced overvoltage in solar panels by up to 55% Researchers in Indonesia found that higher soil resistivity significantly increases lightning-induced overvoltage in PV systems. Their simulations also showed that multiple grounding points and connections closer to the lightning strike location can substantially reduce transient voltages.
Emiliano Bellini
19 hours ago
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Applications & Installations
POWERGRID seeks pre-bid tie-up for 187.5 MW/750 MWh BESS project in Telangana Power Grid Corp. of India Ltd (POWERGRID) has invited domestic bids to preselect a contractor for a 187.5 MW/750 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) project at the Maheswaram 400/220 kV substation in Telangana, India. The utility intends to participate in Telangana Power Generation Corp. Ltd’s selection process to develop the project as a battery energy storage system developer.
Uma Gupta
Oct 14, 2026
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Technology & Products
Leapting launches autonomous forklift for solar module transport The Chinese robotics manufacturer has introduced an autonomous tracked forklift capable of transporting solar module pallets weighing up to 3,000 kg. The battery-powered machine features a maximum lifting height of 3 m, a 30-degree climbing capability and a navigation system combining GNSS-RTK, laser SLAM and computer vision.
Lior Kahana
Oct 14, 2026
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Manufacturing
VSL PowerHive to set up 7.5 GWh BESS assembly plant in Tamil Nadu VSL PowerHive plans to set up a 7.5 GWh BESS assembly plant in Oragadam, Tamil Nadu, with inauguration planned for January 2027 and commercial operations expected to begin in April 2027.
Uma Gupta
Oct 13, 2026
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Applications & Installations
Adani Green targets over 10 GWh of installed BESS capacity by FY 2027-end Adani Green Energy is targeting more than 10 GWh of installed battery energy storage system (BESS) capacity by the end of FY 2027. The company operationalized 3,081 MWh of storage capacity at its Khavda site in Gujarat during Q2 FY 2027, taking its total installed BESS capacity to 6,632 MWh as of H1 FY 2027.
Uma Gupta
Oct 13, 2026
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Applications & Installations
High defect rates drag down solar performance and yield, finds report 87% of inspected projects were identified to have major issues in a report by HelioVolta.
Ryan Kennedy
Oct 13, 2026