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Battery localisation becomes mandatory for Indian EV makers
India Curtails 4.2% of Solar Power in July-August as Grid Constraints Bite
India's scooter market hits EV tipping point as 1 in 3 sales turns electric
India Curtails 4% of Solar Output in July-August Despite Power Shortages
Solar
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GH2 Solar Signs PPA with SECI for 50 MW Solar and 100 MWh Battery Storage
The power purchase agreement pairs 50 MW of solar with 100 MWh of battery storage, with SECI as the offtaker.
India Curtails 4.2% of Solar Power in July-August as Grid Constraints Bite
Grid operators curtailed 4.2% of solar generation in July-August 2026, according to KNN India, as transmission bottlenecks limited absorption of peak output.
India Curtails 4% of Solar Output in July-August Despite Power Shortages
A new report finds that grid bottlenecks forced solar generators to waste 4% of potential output during the summer months, even as parts of the country faced electricity deficits.
Wind
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Illinois farmer John Dollinger hosts 10 wind turbines on 800 acres, payments started at $10,000
The Dollinger family's wind energy lease in Illinois began with $10,000 payments, offering a look at how rural landowners earn from wind farms.
Mobil to Bring 'Fill for Life' Wind Turbine Lubricant to Windergy India 2026
ExxonMobil's lubricant brand will present a long-life solution for wind turbine gearboxes at the industry event in October 2026.
Rezolv Energy Switches On 192 MW Wind Farm in Romania
The Dubai-based developer's first Romanian wind project has started feeding power to the grid, according to a report by Energetica India Magazine.
EV & Mobility
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Battery localisation becomes mandatory for Indian EV makers
ET Auto reports that domestic battery production is now a requirement, not an option, for electric vehicle manufacturers in India.
India's scooter market hits EV tipping point as 1 in 3 sales turns electric
Electric scooters now account for one in every three sold in India, according to a Moneycontrol report, marking a shift in the world's largest two-wheeler market.
India EV sales hit record 3.33 lakh in September, up 74%: FADA
FADA data shows September 2025 was India's biggest month yet for electric vehicle registrations, with 3.33 lakh units sold.
Policy
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India's Clean Energy Push Needs Grid Fix, Not Just More Solar
The Indian Express argues that removing old bottlenecks in transmission and land is key to meeting renewable targets.
Actis Plans $2 Billion India Renewable Energy Platform
The London-based investor is said to be building a new clean-energy business in India, according to a report by Energy Connects.
India Approves $19 Billion for Renewable Energy Programme
The cabinet cleared the spending plan on Wednesday, according to Reuters, as the country pushes toward its 2030 clean power targets.
Agritech & Water
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Solar Power Keeps India's Dairy Cold Chain Running
Milk spoils fast without reliable refrigeration. Solar-powered cold storage is helping small dairy farmers cut losses and stay in business.
Punjab's Kisan Drone Yojana: Can Drones Cut Fertilizer Use and Water Waste?
The state government pushes agritech to fix a broken wheat belt, but farmers and experts question the costs and real-world gains.
India's solar pump push works but needs a second act
Millions of farmers have adopted solar irrigation pumps, but grid integration and fair pricing remain unfinished business.
Climate
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India’s Renewable Push Gains Speed as Earth Journalism Network Names 18 New Fellows
India's solar and wind capacity is climbing fast while the Earth Journalism Network appoints 18 fellows to boost climate reporting.
India’s Energy Revolution Shifts High Gear with New Renewable Push
The government and private sector are speeding up solar, wind and EV projects as India aims to meet its 2030 climate targets.
El Niño Likely to Cut India's Wind and Hydropower Output, Study Warns
A new study finds that El Niño conditions could slash wind power generation by up to 6% and hydropower by 10% across India, threatening grid stability.