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Rising Steel and Zinc Costs Push Up Solar Mounting Structure Prices in India

Solar module mounting structure (MMS) manufacturers say higher steel and zinc prices, rising galvanization and manufacturing costs, weak order visibility, and staggered project releases are pushing up prices and increasing working...

October 14, 2026

Mercom Research Focus

India’s Solar Cell Manufacturing Capacity Nears 50 GW

India’s operational solar cell manufacturing capacity has approached the 50 GW  milestone, according to Mercom India’s PV Manufacturing Tracker. However, the nearly 50 GW manufacturing capacity does include a stabilization ...

October 13, 2026

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Data Centers Bet Big on RTC Renewables, Transmission Systems Remain Key

The rapid rise of artificial intelligence (AI) and India’s growing data center pipeline are driving substantial new electricity demand, making renewable energy with storage essential to power this sector. According to government d...

October 12, 2026

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India’s Solar Cell Growth to Boost Metallization Paste Demand: Interview

India’s expanding solar cell manufacturing capacity and the rising preference for n-type TOPCon cells are creating significant opportunities for metallization paste and, particularly, technologies that can reduce both silver consu...

October 12, 2026

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Telangana Floats Tender for Supply of Firm Renewable Power

The Telangana Power Generation Corporation (TGGENCO) has invited bids to supply Firm and Dispatchable Renewable Energy (FDRE) from renewable projects with energy storage at Shankar Pally and Ramagundam. The total capacity of 2,000 MWh will be...

October 14, 2026

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NTPC Renewable Energy Invites Bids for Supply of Solar Modules

NTPC Renewable Energy (NTPC REL) has invited bids for the supply of solar photovoltaic (PV) modules for its  projects in Rajasthan. The scope of work includes manufacturing, supplying, packing, forwarding, and transporting crystalline silicon...

October 14, 2026

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Daily News Wrap-Up: India’s Solar Cell Manufacturing Capacity Nears 50 GW

India’s operational solar cell manufacturing capacity approached the 50 GW milestone, according to Mercom India’s PV Manufacturing Tracker. However, the nearly 50 GW manufacturing capacity does include a stabilization period for newly commissioned...

October 14, 2026

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Kolkata Mall Hopes to Save ₹7.5 Million in Power Bills with Rooftop Solar

Commercial establishments such as shopping malls are increasingly turning to rooftop solar solutions to reduce electricity expenses and improve the sustainability of their operations. The comparative cost advantage, an optimal use of readily...

October 14, 2026

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Barcelona Researchers Discover Method to Boost Solar Cell Efficiency to 43%

Researchers from Barcelona-based Institut de Ciències Fotòniques (ICFO) have developed a solar cell design that could potentially increase single-junction solar cell efficiency to nearly 43%. When  solar panels convert sunlight to electricity, most...

October 14, 2026

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Project Finance Brief: Zelestra Secures $350 Million for Solar Project

From: Mercom Capital Group Renewable energy developer Zelestra has secured $350 million in green financing for its 203 MW Reclamation Solar project in Gibson County, Indiana. Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC), BBVA, and Societe Generale...

October 14, 2026

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Funding and M&A Roundup: Voltus Raises $225 Million in Series D Funding

From: Mercom Capital Group Voltus, a distributed energy resource technology platform and virtual power project operator, has raised $225 million in an oversubscribed Series D funding round to expand its distributed energy resource platform....

October 14, 2026

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Uttarakhand Regulator Rejects Plea to Raise Solar Tariffs

The Uttarakhand Electricity Regulatory Commission (UERC) has rejected a petition seeking an increase in the generic solar tariff to ₹5.50 (~$0.06)/kWh for the financial year (FY) 2027, citing insufficient grounds to review its earlier tariff...

October 13, 2026

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1KOMMA5° Raises $78 Million for Energy AI Platform

Hamburg-based solar installer 1KOMMA5° has secured approximately €70 million (~$78 million) in a new funding round and plans to invest over €100 million (~$112 million) in its energy intelligence platform, Heartbeat AI, in 2027. The investment will...

October 13, 2026

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