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Markets & Policy
Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy reports profit in H1 FY27 Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy Ltd reported a consolidated profit after tax (PAT) of INR 70 crore for the first half of FY27, reversing a loss of INR 439 crore in H1 FY26.
Uma Gupta
14 hours ago
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Applications & Installations
GEON commissions 10 MW/20 MWh battery energy storage system in Jaisalmer GEON has completed and commissioned a 10 MW/20 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) project in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, on an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) basis.
Uma Gupta
16 hours ago
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Markets & Policy
NTPC partners with Africa50 to jointly develop power projects across Africa  NTPC Ltd and Africa50 have signed a Cooperation Agreement to identify, assess and develop power-generation projects and cross-border electricity trading opportunities across Africa. 
Uma Gupta
19 hours ago
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Markets & Policy
India’s next solar bottleneck may be skilled manpower  Solar projects today demand a mix of electrical engineering expertise, digital monitoring capabilities, and specialised technical knowledge. From commissioning engineers and inverter specialists to SCADA operators and O&M teams, the skill base has widened significantly. 
Tanmoy Duari, CEO, AXITEC Energy India
19 hours ago
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Markets & Policy
BloombergNEF forecasts 584 GW of solar installations in 2026 BloombergNEF has cut its 2026 global solar installation forecast to 584 GW, down 10.8% from 2025, driven by a sharper-than-expected slowdown in China. Solar installations outside China are projected to grow to 313 GW, supported by expanding residential and commercial markets.
John Fitzgerald Weaver
20 hours ago
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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
Oct 15, 2026
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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
Oct 15, 2026
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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
Oct 15, 2026
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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
Oct 15, 2026