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Free Electricity Programs a Disincentive for PM Surya Ghar Rooftop Solar Adoption

At a time when the government is pushing for greater adoption of solar through the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, which aims to make households energy-independent, free electricity programs have proved to be an impediment to ro...

March 21, 2025

Mercom Research Focus

Average Cost of Large-Scale Solar Projects Down 8% YoY in Q4 2024

In the fourth quarter (Q4) of calendar year (CY) 2024, the average cost of large-scale solar power projects in India fell over 8% year-over-year (YoY), according to Mercom’s recently released Q4 and Annual 2024 India Solar M...

March 20, 2025

C&I

Open Access Hybrid Projects Can Meet Up to 90% of Energy Cost of C&I Units

Wind-solar hybrid open access power projects can meet 85-90% of the power requirements of big commercial and industrial (C&I) consumers in Tamil Nadu, according to industry experts. At the recent C&I Clean Energy Meet host...

March 20, 2025

Renewable Energy

After GIB, Lion Tailed Macaque at the Center of Greens vs. Renewables Clash

A ‘green versus green’ battle is brewing in Karnataka, with environmentalists clashing with the government over a pumped hydro storage project proposed for the Sharavathy river system in the Western Ghats. The state government is ...

March 18, 2025

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NTPC Invites Bids for Land and Power Evacuation for 240 MW Solar Projects

NTPC Renewable Energy (NTPC REL) has invited bids for land and power evacuation packages for NTPC Green Energy’s (NGEL) 240 MW solar projects with battery energy storage systems (BESS) in Devikot, Rajasthan. The last date to submit bids is April 29,...

March 21, 2025

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Hero MotoCorp Acquires 32.5% Stake in Euler Motors for ₹5.25 Billion

Hero MotoCorp has announced an investment of ₹5.25 billion (~$61.06 million) in Euler Motors to expand into the electric three-wheeler market. The investment will be made in one or more tranches for Hero MotoCorp to acquire a 32.5% stake on a fully...

March 21, 2025

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US Energy Storage Installations Hit a Record 12.3 GW in 2024

The U.S. energy storage market hit a new record with 12.3 GW installations across all segments in 2024, according to the latest U.S. Energy Storage Monitor report from the American Clean Power Association (ACP) and Wood Mackenzie. The country’s...

March 21, 2025

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KERC Proposes Tariff of ₹2.93/kWh for PM Surya Ghar Projects Above 3 kW

The Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) has proposed a tariff of ₹2.3 (~$0.026)/kWh for rooftop solar projects under PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana with a maximum capacity of 2 kW, ₹2.48 (~$0.028)/KWh for projects between 2 kW and 3...

March 21, 2025

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Central Regulator Sets Tariff of ₹7.87/kWh for 50 MW Solar Project

The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has determined a generic tariff of ₹7.87 (~$0.091)/kWh for NTPC Green Energy’s 50 MW Rajgarh solar project. Although the petitioner, NTPC Green, argued for higher tariffs based on different...

March 21, 2025

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CERC Approves Tariff for NHPC’s 3 GW Solar Projects

The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has approved the adoption of tariffs ranging from ₹2.52 (~$0.0292)/kWh to ₹2.53 (~$0.0294)/kWh for NHPC’s 3 GW grid-connected solar projects. The Commission also approved a trading margin of ₹0.07...

March 21, 2025

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Adani Energy Wins Transmission Project to Supply 3 GW Renewable Energy

Transmission and distribution company Adani Energy Solutions has won a power transmission project from PFC Consulting to supply 3 GW of renewable energy to produce green hydrogen and green ammonia in Mundra, Gujarat. This project involves upgrading...

March 21, 2025

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Daily News Wrap-Up: Large-Scale Solar Project Costs Down 8% YoY in Q4 2024

In the fourth quarter (Q4) of calendar year 2024, the average cost of large-scale solar power projects in India fell over 8% year-over-year (YoY), according to Mercom’s recently released Q4 and Annual 2024 India Solar Market Update. However, the...

March 21, 2025

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Agra Civic Body Plans Raising ₹500 Million for 7.5 MW Solar Project Via Bonds

Continuing the trend of municipal corporations tapping the market to raise funds for infrastructure and green energy initiatives, the Agra Nagar Nigam is proposing a ₹500 million (~$5.8 million) municipal bond issue to part-finance a 7.5 MW solar...

March 20, 2025

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