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KERC Proposes Tariff of ₹2.93/kWh for PM Surya Ghar Projects Above 3 kW

The Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) has proposed a tariff of ₹2.3 (~$0.026)/kWh for rooftop solar projects under PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana with...

March 21, 2025

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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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Parliament Committee Skeptical About MNRE Meeting PM Surya Ghar Target

Parliament’s Standing Committee on Energy has said it will be a challenge for the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) to meet the financial year (FY) 2025-26...

March 18, 2025

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Melvin Mathew

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NHPC Floats Tender for 2.56 MW Rooftop Solar Projects in Nagaland

NHPC has invited bids for setting up 2.56 MW rooftop solar projects on government buildings in Nagaland under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana. The last date to...

March 17, 2025

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Melvin Mathew

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Potato Chips Maker Shyam Snacks Halves Energy Bills with Rooftop Solar

A snacks manufacturer in Haryana has demonstrated how installing a rooftop solar system can yield savings on electricity bills. The company is so impressed with the...

March 17, 2025

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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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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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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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ONGC Issues EPC Tender for 2 MW Solar Project in Navi Mumbai  

The Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) has floated a tender for the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) of a 2.01 MW solar project to be implemented...

March 3, 2025

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Melvin Mathew

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Classic Signages Wins NVVN’s 6.3 MW Solar Project Auction

Jaipur-based Classic Signages has won NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam’s (NVVN) auction to develop a cumulative solar project capacity of 6.32 MW in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana...

February 21, 2025

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Melvin Mathew

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Rajasthan Announces 150 Units of Free Electricity with Rooftop Solar Projects

The Rajasthan government has announced 150 units of free monthly electricity for the beneficiaries of the Chief Minister Free Electricity Program. The announcement was...

February 19, 2025

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Melvin Mathew

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PM Surya Ghar Completes One Year with Over 800,000 Rooftop Solar Installations

The PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana has completed one year of significant progress in promoting rooftop solar adoption nationwide. As of January 27, 2025, 846,000...

February 13, 2025

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Arjun Joshi

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India’s Installed Solar Capacity Surpasses 100 GW: Joshi

India’s installed solar capacity has surpassed 100 GW, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has announced. As of January 31, 2025, the installed solar...

February 7, 2025

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Melvin Mathew

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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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NHPC Floats Tender for 24 MW Rooftop Solar Projects on Government Buildings

NHPC has invited bids for setting up a cumulative 24.22 MW rooftop solar projects on 245 government buildings in 25 states/union territories under the renewable energy...

January 28, 2025

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Melvin Mathew

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