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MERC Approves DISCOM’s Power Sale Agreement for 300 MW Hybrid Power

The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) has approved the power sale agreement (PSA) between Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company (MSEDCL)...

September 12, 2025

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Wind
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Rooftop Solar Adoption Faces Policy Hurdles Despite Growing Awareness

Rooftop solar has emerged as a critical component of India’s renewable energy growth, particularly in the commercial and industrial (C&I) sectors. With declining...

September 12, 2025

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Rooftop

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Solar
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Europe’s Solar Industry Wants CBAM Extended to Module and Tracker Imports

Solar component imports into Europe could become more expensive if a proposal to extend the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) to solar modules, trackers, and...

September 12, 2025

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B.S. Nagaraj

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Modules

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Solar
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US Move to Double Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum Could Hurt Indian Exports

In June this year, the U.S. doubled Section 232 tariffs on steel and aluminum, and on their derivatives, from 25% to 50%. This was followed by the Department of Commerce...

September 12, 2025

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Arjun Joshi

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Other
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CERC Approves ₹4.01/kWh Tariff for SECI’s Solar-plus-Storage Project in Chhattisgarh

The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has approved a levelized tariff of ₹4.01 (~$0.0455)/kWh for Solar Energy Corporation of India’s (SECI) 100 MW solar...

September 11, 2025

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Arjun Joshi

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Solar
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PM Surya Ghar Installations to Touch 5 Million After Utility-led Model Launch

The government has recently approved a power utility-led model under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, which will rapidly increase rooftop solar installations, said...

September 11, 2025

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B.S. Nagaraj

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Solar
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Haryana Electricity Regulator Approves Procurement of 15 MW Solar Power

The Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission (HERC) has approved the procurement of 15 MW of solar power by the Haryana Power Purchase Centre (HPPC) at a tariff of ₹2....

September 9, 2025

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Arjun Joshi

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Markets & Policy

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Solar
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Punjab Electricity Regulator Rejects PSPCL’s Review Plea on 1,450 MW Solar Procurement

The Punjab State Electricity Regulatory Commission (PSERC) has dismissed a review petition filed by the Punjab State Power Corporation (PSPCL) seeking reconsideration of...

September 5, 2025

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Arjun Joshi

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Solar
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Solar Power to Become Cheaper as Government Cuts GST on Cells

In a big boost to the renewable energy component manufacturing, the Ministry of Finance has reduced the goods and services tax (GST) on solar cells, wind energy...

September 4, 2025

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Melvin Mathew

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Solar
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US Court Rules Biden-era Moratorium on Solar Import Duties Illegal

The U.S. Court of International Trade has struck down the Biden administration’s two-year moratorium on anti-dumping (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) collections for...

September 2, 2025

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Arjun Joshi

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Solar
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Solar Industry Keeps Fingers Crossed About ALMM-II Mandate for Cells

India’s solar sector is entering a decisive new phase. Starting September 1, 2025, all tenders require developers and installers to use solar modules compliant with the...

September 2, 2025

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Arjun Joshi

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Mercom Research Focus

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Solar
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Execution Bottlenecks Continue to Impede Renewable Energy Progress

Project execution delays driven by land aggregation hurdles, transmission bottlenecks, and policy gaps dominated conversations at the Mercom India Renewables Summit 2025....

September 2, 2025

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Arjun Joshi

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Renewable Energy
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India’s Solar Growth Hinges on Supply Chain, Storage, and Innovation

India’s renewable energy ambitions are riding on more than just capacity additions. As the country aims to reach 500 GW of renewables by 2030, the real test lies in...

September 1, 2025

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Arjun Joshi

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Renewable Energy
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Rooftop Solar Installations Crash in Kerala Due to Policy Restrictions

Kerala witnessed an unprecedented drop in monthly rooftop solar capacity additions, as low as 12 MW in July this year, compared to an average monthly installation of 35...

August 29, 2025

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Melvin Mathew

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Mercom Research Focus

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Solar
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Industry Calls for End-to-End Solar Manufacturing, Not Just Cells and Modules

Domestic manufacturing and supply chain development dominated conversations at the recently concluded Mercom India Renewables Summit 2025. Industry leaders weighed in on...

August 28, 2025

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Arjun Joshi

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Manufacturing

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