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Rajasthan Leads India’s Solar Open Access Market in Q1

Rajasthan emerged as the leading state for solar open access installations in the first quarter (Q1) of 2026. The state commissioned over 1 GW of solar open access capacity during the quarter, accounting for 39% of India’s newly a...

June 5, 2026

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Extreme Weather Exposes Hidden Risks in Rooftop Solar Module Design: In-Depth Analysis

Recent extreme weather events in Rajasthan and other parts of the country have raised concerns about the structural durability of rooftop solar installations, with industry experts citing aluminum frames used in solar modules as a...

June 4, 2026

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Mercom Renewables Summit Returns for its Sixth Edition in July 2026

Mercom India’s sixth edition of its flagship event, the Mercom India Renewables Summit, will be held on July 1 and 2, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency in New Delhi. A key event in India’s renewable energy calendar, the Summi...

June 5, 2026

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Q1 2026 Sees Broad Cost Increases for Solar Projects Using Chinese Modules

The average system cost of large-scale solar projects showed mixed trends across module technologies during Q1 2026, with Chinese module-based projects recording cost increases, while several Indian and DCR-based configurations re...

June 3, 2026

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Uttarakhand Retains Generic Tariff for Solar Projects for FY 2027

The Uttarakhand Electricity Regulatory Commission (UERC) has retained the generic tariff for solar projects for projects commissioned during the financial year 2026-27. The Commission retained the tariff of ₹4.10 (~$0.0428)/kWh after reviewing the...

June 5, 2026

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Uttarakhand Proposes Ancillary Services Framework to Strengthen Grid

The Uttarakhand Electricity Regulatory Commission (UERC) has issued the Draft Uttarakhand Electricity Regulatory Commission (Ancillary Services) Regulations, 2026, which proposes a framework for procurement deployment, and paying for ancillary...

June 5, 2026

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Karnataka Proposes New Regulations for Distributed Solar Projects

The Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) has issued draft regulations proposing capacity limits, technical specifications, and a broader framework for grid-interactive distributed solar photovoltaic (DSPV) projects in the state. The...

June 5, 2026

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Andhra Pradesh Clarifies Net Metering Rules for Older Rooftop Solar Projects

The Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (APERC) has clarified that rooftop solar projects with installed capacities between 500 kW and 1,000 kW can continue to be billed under net/gross metering arrangements. Such projects must have...

June 5, 2026

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APTEL Sets Aside MERC Tariff Approval for 4 GWh Battery Storage Tender

The Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (APTEL) has set aside the Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission’s (MERC) order approving Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company’s (MSEDCL) proposal to procure 2,000 MW/4,000 MWh...

June 5, 2026

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Bengaluru Apartment Cuts Power Bills by 80% With 150 kW Rooftop Solar Project

MJR Pearl, a residential apartment community in Whitefield, Bengaluru, has installed a 150 kW rooftop solar project to reduce electricity costs and support its common-area power requirements. The project was installed by Beestone Solar India, a...

June 5, 2026

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MERC Approves 400/220 kV Transmission Project to Support Data Center Load

The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) has approved the development of the 400/220 kV GIS Ambernath substation at Palava in the Thane district under the dedicated distribution facility framework through Option 1. Under Option 1,...

June 5, 2026

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Tamil Nadu Proposes New Tariff Rules for Intra-State Transmission Projects

The Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission (TNERC) has issued draft regulations to determine tariffs for intra-state transmission systems from the financial years (FY) 2028 to FY 2032. The Draft Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission...

June 5, 2026

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Heat Pump Retrofit to Save Pharmaceutical Company ₹43 Million Annually

As industrial electrification gains momentum, heat pumps are emerging as an effective solution to reduce fuel consumption and improve energy efficiency. The pharmaceutical sector, in particular, is increasingly adopting heat pumps to lower operating...

June 5, 2026

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Telangana Revises Fuel Cost Adjustment Rules for Distribution Companies

The Telangana Electricity Regulatory Commission (TGERC) has allowed distribution companies (DISCOMs) to levy fuel cost adjustment (FCA) charges of up to ₹0.30 (~$0.003)/kWh on consumers without the Commission’s prior approval. The revised rules...

June 5, 2026

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