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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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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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Daily News Wrap-Up: Extreme Weather Puts Solar Modules to the Test

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

June 5, 2026

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ChargePoint Launches Charger for Mass-Market EVs Amid Q1 Revenue Increase

U.S.-based electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions company ChargePoint reported revenue of $101.8 million in the first quarter (Q1) of fiscal year (FY) 2027, a 4.3% year-over-year (YoY) increase from $97.6 million. Revenue for the quarter beat...

June 5, 2026

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US Clean Energy Manufacturing Investments Plummet to $758.3 Million in Q1 2026

Clean energy manufacturing investment in the U.S. continued to slow in the first quarter (Q1) of 2026, with businesses announcing $758.3 million in funding across 12 new electric vehicle (EV), solar, battery, and grid projects between January and...

June 5, 2026

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France’s Solar Capacity Hits 33 GW With 1.5 GW Added in Q1 2026

France’s installed solar capacity reached 33 GW as of March 31, 2026, including 32.1 GW in mainland France, according to the Statistical Data and Studies Department (SDES). During the first quarter (Q1) of 2026, 1.5 GW of new solar capacity was...

June 5, 2026

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US Adds 3.63 GW of Utility-Scale Solar Capacity in Q1

Utility-scale solar was the largest contributor to new clean power capacity in the U.S. in the first quarter (Q1) of 2026, adding 3.63 GW and accounting for 56% of all new clean power capacity additions, according to the American Clean Power...

June 5, 2026

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