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MNRE Proposes Standard Nomenclature for Solar Cells Under ALMM List-II

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has revised its proposed standardized nomenclature for solar cells enlisted under the Approved List of Models and...

October 6, 2026

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Parth Shukla

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MNRE Expands Solar Cell Capacity Under ALMM to 37 GW

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has expanded the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) List-II for solar cells in its 11th revision, taking...

October 6, 2026

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Melvin Mathew

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Solar
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IEX Electricity Trading Volume Rises 12.7% YoY in Q2 FY 2027

The Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) recorded an electricity traded volume of 39,685 million units (MU) during the second quarter (Q2) of the financial year (FY) 2027, an...

October 6, 2026

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Rakesh Ranjan

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Month in a Minute: Top Headlines from the Indian Renewable Sector in September 2026

India added 50.6 GW of solar module and 9.7 GW of solar cell manufacturing capacity in the first half (1H) of 2026, according to Mercom India’s State of Solar PV...

October 6, 2026

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Parth Shukla

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Renewable Energy
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MNRE Mandates Country Codes for Solar Module and Cell Origin

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued a standard operating procedure requiring solar module model numbers submitted for registration or inclusion...

October 6, 2026

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Arjun Joshi

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Solar
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US Residential Solar Prices Rise 3% as Market Adjusts to Tax Credit Expiry

Rising utility rates strengthened the case for U.S. residential solar, while prepaid third-party ownership (TPO) financing improved affordability for price-sensitive...

October 6, 2026

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US Residential Solar-Storage Adoption Jumps to 37% in 2025

The share of new residential solar systems paired with battery storage systems in the U.S. increased to 37% in 2025 from 25% in 2024, according to a new Lawrence...

October 6, 2026

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Rakesh Ranjan

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Solar
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CEA Proposes Safety Standards for Solar, Wind and Battery Storage Projects

The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has proposed technical standards applicable to electrical safety requirements for solar, wind, battery energy storage systems...

October 5, 2026

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Arjun Joshi

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Energy Storage

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Wind
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MERC Rejects Plea to Extend Commissioning Date of 200 MW Solar Project

The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) has rejected a solar power developer’s request to extend the scheduled commercial operation date (SCOD) for its...

October 5, 2026

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Rakesh Ranjan

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Solar
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First Solar Files Patent Infringement Case Against JA Solar, American Panel

US-based solar technology and manufacturing company, First Solar, has filed a lawsuit against JA Solar and American Panel Solutions (AMPS), alleging unauthorized use of...

October 5, 2026

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Melvin Mathew

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Solar
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MERC Allows Time Extension for Solar Projects Facing Transmission Delays

The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) has allowed, in principle, a petition seeking revision of the scheduled commencement of supply dates (SCSD) for...

October 5, 2026

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Arjun Joshi

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Solar
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Telangana Regulator Rejects Plea to Cut PM KUSUM Solar Tariff to ₹2.98/kWh

The Telangana Electricity Regulatory Commission (TGERC) has rejected distribution companies’ (DISCOMs) proposal to reduce the ₹3.13 (~$0.033)/kWh pre-fixed levelized...

October 1, 2026

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Melvin Mathew

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Solar
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Uttarakhand Allows 4 MW Solar Project’s Relocation Over Evacuation Constraints

The Uttarakhand Electricity Regulatory Commission (UERC) has allowed a 4 MW solar project to be relocated from Dharasu to suitable private land in Uttarakhand after...

September 30, 2026

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Parth Shukla

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Solar
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RERC Rejects Mining Firm’s Plea for Concessional Tariff for BTM Solar Projects

The Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission (RERC) has ruled that a mining firm is not entitled to a concessional electricity tariff by including generation from its...

September 30, 2026

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Melvin Mathew

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Solar
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Rajasthan Regulator Rejects Change in Law Claims for Solar Projects

The Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission (RERC) has rejected petitions filed by developers seeking change-in-law compensation for their 375 MW and 600 MW solar...

September 30, 2026

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Arjun Joshi

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