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Floating Solar’s Next Test: Can India Turn Reservoirs into a 5 GW Power Market?

India’s new PM-SSY scheme aims to add 5 GW of floating solar backed by 10 GWh of storage by 2030-31. The technology is no longer the main question. Industry executives say approvals, financing, standards and execution will determine whether the country can turn its reservoirs into a globally competitive clean energy market.

Renewable energy / Solar PV | 29/10/2026 | By Abha Rustagi

CEA Seeks Industry Readiness Report on Advanced Transmission Technologies

The CEA has asked manufacturers to report their readiness, production capacity and indicative costs for advanced transmission technologies for 400 kV and 765 kV lines, with submissions due by November 5, 2026.

Policies & Regulations | 29/10/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

KP Group Launches Waterless Solar Cleaning Robot at REI Expo 2026

KPI Green OMS, part of KP Group, introduced the SR 2000 V3.0 at REI Expo 2026, featuring a waterless cleaning system with a UV-resistant brush operating at 130 rpm.

Business | 26/10/2026 | By News Bureau

Power Ministry Proposes National Electricity Data Sharing Framework

The Ministry of Power has proposed a National Electricity Data Sharing Framework that seeks to standardise electricity sector data sharing through a National Electricity Data Portal, a two-tier access system and cybersecurity safeguards, with renewable energy, grid operations and storage data among the key datasets covered.

Policies & Regulations | 26/10/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

China Proposes Higher Solar Cell, Module Efficiency Standards

China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has proposed minimum cell efficiencies of 26.2 percent for TOPCon, 26 percent for HJT and 26.6 percent for BC, and module efficiencies of 24.2 percent, 24 percent and 24.4 percent, respectively, for new and expanded solar PV manufacturing facilities.

Policies & Regulations | 24/10/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey