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From Leader to Lagging? Kerala’s Net Metering Cap Proposal Threatens Growth

The recent proposal from the Kerala State Electricity Regulatory Commission to limit net metering for rooftop solar systems up to 3 kW is likely to slow down the rooftop...

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MNRE Launches ₹23 Million Startup Challenge for Rooftop Solar Innovation

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has launched the Innovative Projects Startup Challenge with a total prize pool of ₹23 million (~$265,650) to encourage...

June 24, 2025

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Battery Energy Storage Systems are Phasing out Diesel Generators

Renewable energy sector experts have opined that battery energy storage systems (BESS) will likely phase out power banking in the coming years. Speaking at Mercom...

June 24, 2025

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Melvin Mathew

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C&I

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Energy Storage
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Vyomaa Energy, Sunanda Solar Bag SECI’s 2.1 MW Rooftop Solar Auction

Vyomaa Energy and Sunanda Solar Energy have won Solar Energy Corporation of India’s (SECI) auction to install 2,112 kW of grid-connected rooftop solar systems under the...

June 23, 2025

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Tina Freese

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Solar

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Tenders & Auctions
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SJVN Issues 2.4 MW Rooftop Solar Tender in Arunachal Pradesh

SJVN has invited bids to install 2.378 MW of grid-connected rooftop solar projects at various locations in Arunachal Pradesh under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana....

June 19, 2025

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Tina Freese

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Solar

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Tenders & Auctions
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NHPC Invites Bids for 23.33 MW Rooftop Solar Projects in Jammu and Kashmir

NHPC has invited bids on behalf of NHPC Renewable Energy to select developers to set up 23.33 MW of rooftop solar power projects on government buildings in Jammu and...

June 18, 2025

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Melvin Mathew

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Solar

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Tenders & Auctions
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Daily News Wrap-Up: India’s Solar Exports Rise 26% in Q1 2025

Indian solar module and cell exports increased 26.1% quarter-over-quarter to $267.6 million (~₹23.1 billion) in the first quarter of 2025 from $212.2 million (~₹17.92...

June 17, 2025

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Mercom Staff

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Daily Wrap-up
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REMCL Floats Tender for 1.25 MW Rooftop Solar Projects in Maharashtra

REMCL, a joint venture between the Ministry of Railways and Rail India Technical and Economic Service, has invited bids to set up a cumulative 1.25 MW of rooftop solar...

June 16, 2025

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Melvin Mathew

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Rooftop

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Solar
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NCR Transport Corporation Tenders 3 MW Rooftop Solar Projects

The National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) has invited bids to set up 3 MW rooftop solar projects in the Delhi–Ghaziabad–Meerut Namo Bharat Corridor. Bids...

June 16, 2025

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Tina Freese

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Solar

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Tenders & Auctions
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Karnataka Farm Products Cooperative Sales Unit Turns to Solar, Saves Big

With a growing push for renewable energy adoption in India, it is not only commercial and industrial (C&I) units that are turning to solar energy, but also...

June 16, 2025

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Tina Freese

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C&I

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Consumers

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Solar
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NHPC Issues Tender for 2.5 MW Rooftop Solar Projects in Nagaland

NHPC has issued a request for proposal for setting up 2.56 MW rooftop solar projects at various government buildings in Nagaland. Bids must be submitted by July 11, 2025....

June 12, 2025

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Tina Freese

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Solar

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Tenders & Auctions
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REIL Issues Rate Contract Tender for 1 MW Rooftop Solar Projects

Rajasthan Electronics and Instruments (REIL) has invited bids for rate contracts to set up 1 MW rooftop solar power projects on multiple government buildings in Andhra...

June 9, 2025

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Tina Freese

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Solar

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Tenders & Auctions
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Daily News Wrap: Monsoon Winds Expose Weaknesses in Rooftop Solar  Systems

As solar systems proliferate on India’s rooftops, a silent crisis is unfolding. The promise of clean energy and cost savings is being increasingly undercut by poor...

June 9, 2025

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Staff

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Daily Wrap-up
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Solar Module Mounting Structure Market Leaders in 2024

Goodluck India, Strolar Mounting Systems, Raydean Industries, Metalkraft, and MTE Structures were the top five module mounting structure suppliers to the Indian solar...

June 9, 2025

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Yogeshwaran M

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Mercom Research Focus

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Modules

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Solar
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Servotech Wins Northeast Frontier Railway’s 7.8 MW Rooftop Solar Auction

Servotech Renewable Power System has secured Northeast Frontier Railway’s auction to develop 7.8 MW rooftop solar power projects in Assam’s Rangiya division. The...

June 4, 2025

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Melvin Mathew

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Rooftop

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Solar

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