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MNRE’s West Asia Advisory Offers More Time, but Developers Say Relief May Fall Short

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy’s (MNRE) recent advisory for renewable energy projects offers some relief to developers grappling with equipment supply,...

September 18, 2026

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Rakesh Ranjan

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Renewable Energy
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The Real Cost of Energy Storage Systems Goes Beyond Battery Prices

Battery energy storage system (BESS) project costs in India vary widely depending on system configuration, storage duration, grid interconnection requirements,...

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Solar Module Microcracks Raise Performance, Warranty Risks

In its 2026 PV Module Reliability Scorecard, solar testing lab Kiwa PVEL reported that 87% of the manufacturers it tested had at least one module fail a reliability test....

September 17, 2026

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B.S. Nagaraj

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Solar
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Module Glut, Cell Shortages Drag Down Solar Manufacturing Plant Utilization

The supply mismatch between India’s solar module and cell capacity has had an unlikely fallout: low utilization of module manufacturing lines. With average...

September 16, 2026

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Arjun Joshi

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Manufacturing

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Mercom Research Focus

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Solar
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Deadline Relief Protects Subsidies for Legacy Rooftop Solar Projects

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy’s (MNRE) decision to extend the deadline for central financial assistance (CFA) claims for legacy rooftop solar projects...

September 15, 2026

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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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India’s Polysilicon Manufacturing Pipeline Reaches 30 GW, but Production Yet to Begin 

India’s solar manufacturing sector is preparing for a major expansion further upstream, with a substantial pipeline of polysilicon, ingot, and wafer manufacturing...

September 11, 2026

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B.S. Nagaraj

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Market Tracker

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Solar
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High Court Ruling Clears Right-of-Way Hurdle, Helps Speed Up Transmission Projects

Transmission infrastructure development has struggled to keep pace with India’s rapid addition of renewable energy generation capacity. Transmission projects...

September 11, 2026

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B.S. Nagaraj

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Markets & Policy

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Mercom Research Focus

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Solar
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India’s Battery Storage Additions Jump 84-Fold to 8.2 GWh in 1H 2026

India added 8.2 GWh of battery energy storage capacity in the first half (1H) of 2026, nearly 84 times the 98.4 MWh installed during the same period last year, according...

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Rising Chinese Wafer Prices May Hit Indian Solar Cell Manufacturers

Recent market movements and policy developments in China are likely to affect India’s solar cell manufacturers. As per Shanghai Metals Market, Chinese M10 wafer spot...

September 10, 2026

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Melvin Mathew

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Manufacturing

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Mercom Research Focus
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Lower CTUIL Cost Benchmarks Ease Financial Closure for Renewable Projects

The Central Transmission Utility of India’s (CTUIL) sharp reduction in benchmark project costs could ease financial closure compliance for solar, wind, and battery...

September 10, 2026

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Arjun Joshi

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Grid

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Market & Policy

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Mercom Research Focus
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Rising PPA Tariffs Erase Gains from Lower Open Access Charges

The share of open access charges in landed solar power costs declined across most major states in the second quarter (Q2) of 2026, following the revision of charges for...

September 9, 2026

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Sowndhiga U

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Open Access

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Solar
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India’s Solar Cell Manufacturing Faces Test of Quality at Scale

India’s rapidly expanding solar cell manufacturing industry faces a challenge beyond adding production capacity: achieving consistent efficiency, yields,...

September 9, 2026

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Rakesh Ranjan

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Mercom Research Focus

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Solar
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Solar-Plus-Storage Under PM Surya Ghar 2.0 May Hinge on Subsidy Levels

Integrating battery energy storage with rooftop solar systems could improve residential power consumption and reduce reliance on the grid during non-solar hours, but it...

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CEA’s Proposed Storage Mandate Could Reshape Solar and Wind Project Economics

The Central Electricity Authority’s (CEA) proposal to mandate co-located energy storage systems (ESS) for new ground-mounted solar and onshore wind projects could...

September 7, 2026

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Rakesh Ranjan

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Mercom Research Focus

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Renewable Energy
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India’s Clean Energy Manufacturing Boom Faces an R&D Reality Check

With a record solar capacity addition of 27 GW in the first half of 2026 and a 110 GWh storage pipeline, India’s clean energy build-out is gathering pace as the...

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