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Landed Costs of Solar Open Access Projects Rise on Higher PPA Tariffs

The landed costs for third-party solar open access projects increased in 11 of 15 states for high-tension (HT) industrial consumers, primarily driven by higher power purchase agreement (PPA) tariffs, according to Mercom India&#821...

September 17, 2025

Manufacturing

MNRE Proposes ALMM for Wafers, Ingots in Solar Backward Integration Push

Accelerating its push for creating domestic manufacturing capacities across the solar value chain, the government has proposed mandating the use of India-made wafers under the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) start...

September 15, 2025

Biofuel

MNRE Hikes National Bioenergy Program Budget by ₹1.4 Billion

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has approved a supplementary budget of ₹1.4 billion (~$15.94 million) for the National Bioenergy Program (Phase I), to strengthen the promotion of renewable energy through waste-to-e...

September 17, 2025

Grid

Indian Grid Authorities Call for Action to Prevent Spain-Type Power Blackout

Electricity grid authorities in India have called for a series of actions to prevent an Iberian Peninsula-type blackout disrupting power supply for hours on April 28, 2025. In August, officials from the Ministry of Power, the Grid...

September 17, 2025

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SJVN Invites Bids to Set Up 600 MW Wind Projects

SJVN has issued a request for selection to set up 600 MW interstate transmission system (ISTS)-connected wind projects anywhere in India. The power generated from these projects will be sold to the Punjab State Power Corporation or other purchasing...

September 18, 2025

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Sustainable Supply Chains Can Open New Doors for C&I Businesses

Commercial and industrial (C&I) businesses can not only cut carbon emissions and power costs but also meet the green procurement criteria increasingly mandated by international companies for their suppliers. The C&I sector has options like...

September 18, 2025

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HLL Lifecare Installs 1 MW Rooftop Solar to Cut Costs and Boost Sustainability

HLL Lifecare, a government-owned healthcare products manufacturer, has installed a 1 MW rooftop solar system at its premises in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, reinforcing its commitment to sustainability while reducing power costs. The project,...

September 18, 2025

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Daily News Wrap-Up: Landed Costs of Solar Open Access Projects Jump in Q2

The landed costs for third-party solar open access projects increased in 11 of 15 states for high-tension industrial consumers, primarily driven by higher power purchase agreement tariffs, according to Mercom India’s Q2 2025 Solar Open Access Market...

September 18, 2025

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India’s Solar Modules Imports Decreased Over 71% QoQ in Q2 2025

India imported solar cells and modules worth over $839.4 million (₹71.9 billion) in Q2 2025, an 8.3% year-over-year (YoY) increase, according to data from the Department of Commerce. Solar cells made up 72.4% of the total import value, while modules...

September 18, 2025

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Four Firms Find Solar a Viable Option to Cut Power Costs, Become Sustainable

A soft drink bottler and a cement maker may have little in common, just as a lifestyle brand and a railway wagon manufacturer do. Yet all four share a strong commitment to energy sustainability. These four companies operating in diverse sectors...

September 18, 2025

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Solar Associations Seek Make-In-Europe Provisions in Public Procurements

The European Solar Manufacturing Council (ESMC) and SolarPower Europe have requested the European Commission to include ‘make-in-Europe’ provisions in public procurements to stimulate demand for the solar manufacturing sector. Highlighting the...

September 18, 2025

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NVVN Invites Bids for 1 MW Rooftop Solar Project for DRDO in Rajasthan

NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam (NVVN) has issued a tender to develop a 1,000 kW grid-connected rooftop solar project at the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) premises in Jodhpur, Rajasthan. Bids must be submitted by October 7, 2025....

September 17, 2025

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CERC Proposes Tightening Grid Deviations by Renewable Energy Projects

The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has proposed tightening the deviation settlement mechanism (DSM) rules for wind, solar, and hybrid projects, effective from 2026. In a bid to enhance grid stability, it has proposed changing the...

September 17, 2025

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