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How Renewable Energy Developers are Rewriting Strategies for Post-ISTS Waiver

For nearly a decade, India’s interstate transmission system (ISTS) waiver has quietly shaped renewable power economics. By lowering landed tariffs on interstate sales, it encouraged the adoption of corporate open access and gave d...

August 28, 2025

Mercom Research Focus

Solar Installations in India Jumped 31% YoY in 1H 2025

India added solar projects totaling 18 GW in the first half (1H) of 2025, a 31% year-over-year (YoY) increase from the same period last year, according to Mercom India Research’s newly released Q2 2025 India Solar Market Update. I...

August 26, 2025

Mercom Research Focus

Faulty Installation of TOPCon Bifacial Modules Raises Fire Risk on Metal Roofs

The increasing demand for TOPCon bifacial solar modules has raised concerns among industry professionals about their potential for unsafe installation, particularly on sheet metal roofs. TOPCon bifacial modules, which are primaril...

August 22, 2025

Renewable Energy

ACME Cleantech Wins SECI’s 25,000 TPA Green Ammonia Auction

ACME Cleantech Solutions has won Solar Energy Corporation of India’s (SECI) auction to supply 25,000 tons per annum (TPA) of green ammonia under the Strategic Interventions for Green Hydrogen Transition (SIGHT) program (Mode-2A-Tr...

August 28, 2025

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SAEL Industries Commissions 200 MW Solar Project in Rajasthan

SAEL Industries’ special purpose vehicle (SPV), Sunfree Energy RJP1, has commissioned a 200 MW solar power project in Jalore, Rajasthan. The project was commissioned on August 17, 2025, ahead of its scheduled commercial operation date. The company...

August 28, 2025

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WBERC Sets Net Billing and Gross Metering Feed-in Tariffs for Rooftop Solar

The West Bengal Electricity Regulatory Commission (WBERC) has issued an order, determining the feed-in tariff for net billing and gross metering under the West Bengal Electricity Regulatory Commission (Grid Interactive Rooftop Solar Photovoltaic...

August 28, 2025

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Bihar Issues Draft Regulations for Renewable Energy Tariff Determination

The Bihar Electricity Regulatory Commission (BERC) has released the draft Bihar Electricity Regulatory Commission (Terms and Conditions for Tariff Determination from Renewable Energy Sources) Regulations, 2025. The draft regulations are designed to...

August 28, 2025

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POWERGRID Bags Transmission Project to Integrate Renewable Energy in Karnataka

Power Grid Corporation of India (POWERGRID) has received a letter of intent from REC Power Development and Consultancy (RECPDCL) to establish an interstate transmission system (ISTS) in Karnataka to integrate renewable energy generation. POWERGRID...

August 28, 2025

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Supply Chain Shortages and Inflation Delay Power Transmission Projects

India’s power transmission sector is staring at supply chain shortages and higher procurement costs due to a high demand for transformers and other critical transmission components. Stakeholders report a growing stress in the power system supply...

August 28, 2025

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ACME Solar Holdings Plans ₹30 Billion Fundraise in Multiple Tranches

ACME Solar Holdings’ board of directors has approved a plan to raise ₹30 billion (~$342.23 million) in one or more tranches by issuing equity shares or other equity-linked instruments and securities. The fundraising will be executed through various...

August 28, 2025

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Daily News Wrap-Up: SECI Announces 20,000 TPA Green Ammonia Auction Winners

ACME Cleantech Solutions won Solar Energy Corporation of India’s (SECI) auction to supply 20,000 tons per annum of green ammonia under the Strategic Interventions for Green Hydrogen Transition (SIGHT) program (Mode-2A-Tranche-I). ACME quoted a...

August 28, 2025

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PFC Secures €150 Million Loan from KfW for Power Distribution Program

Power Finance Corporation (PFC) has signed a loan agreement for €150 million (~$175.13 million) with KfW Development Bank, a German state-owned investment and development bank. PFC will utilize the loan proceeds to finance projects under the Indian...

August 28, 2025

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US Struggles with Transformer Supply Shortages

Power and distribution transformers in the U.S. are seeing supply deficits of 30% and 6% respectively, based on annual supply and demand estimates, according to a Wood Mackenzie report. Transformer costs are likely to continue increasing with the...

August 28, 2025

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