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WBERC Proposes Net Metering for Rooftop Solar Systems up to 500 kW

The West Bengal Electricity Regulatory Commission (WBERC) has issued draft regulations for grid-interactive rooftop solar systems. The regulations provide a detailed...

October 8, 2024

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Gautamee Hazarika

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Markets & Policy

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Rooftop

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Solar
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Daily News Wrap-Up: Gujarat Approves Tariffs for 1.1 GW Solar Projects

The Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission has adopted the tariffs discovered under the competitive bidding process conducted by Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam to procure 1,...

June 20, 2024

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Mercom Staff

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Daily Wrap-up
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Smarter Inverters Crucial for Maximizing Generation from Advanced Solar Modules

Technology in the solar industry is rapidly advancing, with larger solar modules with a power rating of 600W+ becoming the new standard. The shift has prompted upgrades...

September 28, 2023

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Gautamee Hazarika

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Inverters & BOS

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Solar
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Average Cost of Large-Scale Solar Projects Down for the First Time in 11 Quarters

The average cost of large-scale solar projects in the first quarter (Q1) of the calendar year (CY) 2023 decreased by 5% quarter-over-quarter (QoQ) for the first time in...

June 6, 2023

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Rakesh Ranjan

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Mercom Research Focus

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Solar
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Bids Invited for Developing 9.7 MW Rooftop Solar Projects in Odisha

The Odisha Renewable Energy Development Agency (OREDA) has invited a request for proposal (RfP) to develop 9.71 MW of rooftop solar projects on government buildings in...

October 28, 2022

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Gautamee Hazarika

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Solar

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Tenders & Auctions
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Shoals Technologies’ Revenue Rises 49% YoY to $68 Million in Q1 2022

Manufacturer of the solar balance of system components, Shoals Technologies Group, recorded revenue of $68 million in the first quarter (Q1) of 2022, a year-over-year...

May 18, 2022

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Gourav Mishra

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Finance and M&A

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Other
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Haryana Floats Tender for LED-Based Solar Home Systems

The Haryana Renewable Energy Development Agency (HAREDA) has invited bids for the supply, installation, and commissioning of 11,241 solar home systems for Anganwadi...

June 4, 2021

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Rakesh Ranjan

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Solar

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Tenders & Auctions
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Nigeria Bets on Solar to Create Jobs Post COVID-19 Disruption

Nigeria is currently facing one of the most significant economic downturns in its history due to COVID-19. While the country is grappling with a recession, the...

September 21, 2020

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Rakesh Ranjan

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Markets & Policy

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Solar
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Gujarat Commission Permits GUVNL to Procure Power from SEWA’s Solar Project

The Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL) can now procure power from solar energy generating systems of Salt Pan Workers of Self Employed Women Association (SEWA)...

February 1, 2019

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Saumy Prateek

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Markets & Policy

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Solar
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Solar Solutions Provider Pawame Raises $2 Million to Increase Footprint in Kenya

Abu Dhabi-based off-grid solar power provider Pawame has raised $2 million from Gulf investors to provide sub-Saharan African households with solar power solutions. This...

March 6, 2018

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Ankita Rajeshwari

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Finance and M&A

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Solar
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Arjun Infrastructure Partners Acquires Enviromena Power Systems

Arjun Infrastructure Partners, a British independent infrastructure investment advisory company, has acquired Enviromena Power Systems (Enviromena), a clean energy...

December 4, 2017

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Wendy Prabhu

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Finance and M&A

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Solar
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USAID Announces $6.3 Million for Sub-Saharan Africa’s Off-Grid Solar

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has awarded a total of $6.3 million to strengthen the off-grid energy sector in Sub-Saharan Africa. The...

October 30, 2017

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Saumy Prateek

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Off-grid

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Solar

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