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Free Electricity Programs a Disincentive for PM Surya Ghar Rooftop Solar Adoption

At a time when the government is pushing for greater adoption of solar through the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, which aims to make households energy-independent,...

March 21, 2025

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Arjun Joshi

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Mercom Research Focus

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Solar
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Average Cost of Large-Scale Solar Projects Down 8% YoY in Q4 2024

In the fourth quarter (Q4) of calendar year (CY) 2024, the average cost of large-scale solar power projects in India fell over 8% year-over-year (YoY), according to...

March 20, 2025

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Ajayan J S

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Mercom Research Focus

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Solar
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Quality Issues Surface in Rooftop Solar Systems Under PM Surya Ghar

As rooftop solar installations under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana reach 1 million nationwide, concerns have arisen about the lack of quality checks for the...

March 17, 2025

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Melvin Mathew

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Mercom Research Focus

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Rooftop

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Solar
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Solar Developers Fear Module Price Hikes After Import Duties on Solar Glass

Solar project developers anticipate a rise in module prices to drive up overall project costs following the recent import duties on solar glass. Recently, the Ministry...

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India Adds 6.9 GW of Solar Open Access Capacity in 2024

India added 6.9 GW of solar open access capacity in 2024, a 77% year-over-year (YoY) increase from 3.9 GW, according to the newly-released Mercom India Q4 & Annual...

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How to Boost the Performance of Bifacial Solar Modules in Rooftop Installations

India is witnessing rapid adoption of bifacial modules in rooftop solar installations driven by the decreasing availability of monofacial alternatives and the promise of...

March 7, 2025

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Arjun Joshi

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Mercom Research Focus

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Rooftop

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Solar
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Module Serial Number Glitch Slowing PM Surya Ghar Rooftop Solar Installations

Integration of the Domestic Content Requirement (DCR) verification portal with the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana portal and stringent solar module verification...

March 6, 2025

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Melvin Mathew

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Mercom Research Focus

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Rooftop

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Solar
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India’s Rooftop Solar Installations Reach a Record 3.2 GW in 2024

India installed 3.2 GW of rooftop solar capacity in 2024, an 86% increase from 2023, according to Mercom India Research’s newly released Q4 & Annual 2024 India...

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Best-Ever Year for Solar as India Adds 25 GW Capacity in 2024

India added 25.2 GW of solar capacity in the calendar year 2024, a 204% increase compared to the 8.3 GW added in 2023. According to Mercom India’s latest Q4 and...

February 25, 2025

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Arjun Joshi

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Mercom Research Focus

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Solar
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Capacity Additions Drive India’s Solar Power Generation Up 18% in 2024

India’s solar power generation rose nearly 18% year-over-year (YoY) to 133.8 billion units (BU) in 2024 from 113.4 BU, according to data published by the Central...

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Rising Costs and Supply Shortages of DCR Modules Challenge Solar Programs

The PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana and the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (PM-KUSUM) are the government’s key initiatives to help...

February 3, 2025

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Arjun Joshi

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Mercom Research Focus

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Solar
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India’s Installed Wind Capacity Rose 45% YoY in Q4 2024

India added over 800 MW of wind power capacity in the fourth quarter (Q4) of calendar year (CY) 2024, up 45.1% year-over-year (YoY) from 551 MW. The capacity additions...

January 31, 2025

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Sowndhiga U

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Mercom Research Focus

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Wind
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Kerala Pioneered Rooftop Solar Growth Well Before PM Surya Ghar Initiative

Kerala has emerged as a leader in residential rooftop solar installations, with the PM Surya Ghar program being a major catalyst. Kerala has achieved a 60.13%...

January 29, 2025

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Arjun Joshi

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Mercom Research Focus

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Rooftop

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Solar
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Solar Energy’s Contribution to India’s Power Mix Surpassed 21% in Q4

Solar photovoltaic projects comprised 21.2% of India’s total installed power capacity and 46.8 % of the total installed renewable capacity at the end of December 2024....

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Energy Storage Firms Secure $19.9B in Corporate Funding, M&A Activity Up

According to Mercom Capital Group’s newly released Annual and Q4 2024 Funding and M&A Report for Storage & Grid, corporate funding for energy storage companies,...

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