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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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Engineering Projects India Floats EPC Tender for 250 MW Solar Projects

Engineering Projects India (EPI) has invited bids for an engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) package to develop up to 250 MW of grid-connected solar power projects in Rajasthan. The project will be located near the 220 kV Bikaner IV...

June 5, 2026

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Inox Wind’s Q4 FY26 Revenue Slips 2.4% YoY Amid Supply Chain Disruptions

Wind energy solutions provider Inox Wind (IWL) posted revenue of ₹12.44 billion (~$130.5 million) in the fourth quarter (Q4) of the financial year (FY) 2026, a 2.4% year-over-year (YoY) decline from ₹12.75 billion (~$134 million). Earnings before...

June 5, 2026

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Punjab Regulator Approves Tariff for Procurement of 4 MW Solar Power

The Punjab State Electricity Regulatory Commission (PSERC) has approved Punjab State Power Corporation’s (PSPCL) power purchase agreement (PPA) to procure 4 MW of intra-state solar power from the Water Resources Department. The Commission...

June 5, 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 (FY) 2026-27. The Commission retained the tariff of ₹4.10 (~$0.0428)/kWh after reviewing...

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, proposing a framework for procurement, deployment, and payment for ancillary services...

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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