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India’s Solar Imports Rise 50% YoY in Q2 2026, Exports Plunge 88%

Solar cell imports rose 33.2%, while module imports fell 75.5% compared to the previous quarter. This contrast reflects India’s expanding domestic module manufacturing base, which is increasing demand for imported cells while redu...

August 21, 2026

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Rooftop Solar’s BoS Quality Problem Extends Beyond Component Selection

As India’s rooftop solar market expands, the quality of balance-of-system (BoS) components and installation practices is becoming increasingly important to project performance. Failures involving connectors, cables, isolators, mou...

August 21, 2026

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India’s Solar Open Access Capacity Up 6 GW in 1H 2026

India added nearly 6 GW of solar open access capacity in the first half (1H) of the calendar year 2026, up 42% year-over-year (YoY) compared to 4 GW, according to Mercom India’s newly released Q2 2026 India Solar Open Access Marke...

August 20, 2026

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Over 5,400 Power Sector Cases Pending, Delaying Projects and Raising Costs

The government recently told Parliament that over 5,400 power sector cases are pending before electricity sector regulators and the courts. Cases involving the Ministry of Power (MoP) numbered 1,303, while 2,911 and 1,193 petition...

August 20, 2026

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PFC Consulting Tenders Transmission Project for 400 kV Substation in Rajasthan

PFC Consulting has invited bids to set up an intra-state transmission system (InSTS) for the 400 kV Bhojrajka (Khushkhera) grid substation in Rajasthan, along with the associated transmission system. Bids must be submitted by October 16, 2026. Bids...

August 21, 2026

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Grid India Issues New Procedure for Secure Operation of National Grid

The Grid Controller of India (Grid India) has issued the National Load Despatch Center (NLDC) Operating Procedure 2026, which lays down procedures for the integrated operation of the national and regional power systems and defines the...

August 21, 2026

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Madhya Pradesh Lays Out Banking SOP for Green Energy Open Access Consumers

The Madhya Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (MPERC) has issued a standard operating procedure (SOP) governing the banking of power by green energy open access (GEOA) consumers in the state. The SOP allows eligible consumers to bank surplus...

August 21, 2026

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Daily News Wrap-Up: India’s Solar Open Access Capacity Rises 42% YoY

India added nearly 6 GW of solar open access capacity in the first half (1H) of the calendar year 2026, up 42% year-over-year (YoY) compared to 4 GW, according to Mercom India’s newly released Q2 2026 India Solar Open Access Market Report. The...

August 21, 2026

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Hindustan Power Closes Financing for 435 MW Solar Project

Hindustan Power has achieved financial closure for its 435 MW solar project in Lalitpur, Uttar Pradesh after securing ₹11.35 billion (~$113.5 million) in debt financing from Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA). Hindustan Power is...

August 21, 2026

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Korkia Semecon Finland Renewables Sells 125 MW Battery Storage Project

Korkia Semecon Finland Renewables, a joint venture between Korkia and Semecon, has completed the sale of the 125 MW Kukonkylä battery energy storage project in Finland to renewable energy developer and independent power producer Enlight Renewable...

August 20, 2026

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MNRE Mandates Storing Inverter Data of PM Surya Ghar Projects in India

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has directed inverter manufacturers supplying rooftop solar systems under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana to ensure that inverter-level data and associated monitoring and control servers are...

August 20, 2026

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Key Capture Energy Secures $300 Million for Energy Storage Portfolio

Key Capture Energy (KCE), a developer, owner, and operator of battery energy storage systems (BESS), has closed a $300 million letter of credit facility with Standard Chartered, which served as the sole provider and arranger. The facility will...

August 20, 2026

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