The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) has approved a generic tariff of ₹2.82 (~$0.030)/kWh for surplus rooftop solar power, along with variable...

It’s not just large businesses; even apartment buildings are shifting to solar to reduce their common-area power costs. An apartment in Bengaluru reduced its...

Large industrial consumers with high power consumption are shifting to solar to benefit from lower power costs.  With the rooftop space remaining unused, businesses are...

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has asked the Maharashtra government to withdraw its recent move to restrict the capacity of rooftop solar systems...

Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam (RRVUNL) has invited bids to install 4.5 MW rooftop solar systems on 44 buildings and civil structures at Suratgarh Thermal Power...

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has notified that beneficiaries seeking financial assistance under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana must undergo Aadhaar...

The Ministry of Power has released draft amendments to the Electricity (Rights of Consumers) Rules proposing a range of changes affecting electricity connections,...

The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) has issued a draft order proposing a generic tariff of ₹2.82 (~$0.031)/kWh for surplus electricity exported from...

The Rajasthan government has directed distribution companies (DISCOMs) to ensure that all single-phase rooftop solar systems are commissioned after conducting proper...

Educational institutions are among the many organizations increasingly adopting solar energy to meet their electricity demands, reduce electricity bills, and leave a...

The World Bank Group’s Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA) has issued a $197.67 million five-year guarantee to Citibank N.A. for its non-shareholder loan to...

A Gujarat-based fabric manufacturer, Prem Industries, expects to achieve a return on investment for its 450 kW rooftop solar project within just 2.5 years, demonstrating...

An increasing number of commercial and industrial (C&I) entities, residential apartment complexes, and large institutions are seeking to transition to renewable...

With India now meeting half of its power consumption through renewable energy, the industry is heading into the Union Budget 2026 with its wish list shifting from “more...

Despite regulatory shifts in Maharashtra, solar projects in the state remain financially attractive, with industry experts noting payback periods of 3 to 4 years and...