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Open Access Solar Growth Slows in Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu

India’s solar open access market recorded 55% quarter-over-quarter growth in Q1 2026, adding 2.7 GW, supported by favorable regulatory developments, proactive state-level policies, growing consumer awareness, and improved project ...

June 10, 2026

Grid

India’s Renewables Stare at Higher Curtailment Even Without Grid Constraints

With power surpluses projected to range between 48 GW and 115 GW due to changes in the technical minimum generation level of coal-based power stations, India could be staring at renewable energy curtailment in all 2030-31 scenario...

June 10, 2026

Inverters & BOS

Solar Trackers Can Boost Annual Energy Output by Up to 30%: Interview

The large-scale deployment of trackers has been a key growth driver for India’s solar energy sector and has supported the country’s transition to renewables by improving energy output and reducing lifecycle costs compared with con...

June 10, 2026

Mercom Research Focus

FDRE Projects Create New Revenue Streams Through Surplus Power Sales

Firm and Dispatchable Renewable Energy (FDRE) projects are creating new revenue opportunities for developers by enabling the sale of excess renewable generation. These projects typically combine oversized solar, wind, and battery ...

June 9, 2026

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APERC Rules Against Granting Open Access to Power Consumers with Dues

The Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (APERC) has made No Dues Certificates mandatory for the Andhra Pradesh State Load Despatch Centre (APSLDC) to process short-term open access power applications from consumers and generators. The...

June 10, 2026

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JAL Precision Installs Rooftop Solar, Eyes 4 MW Expansion with Open Access

Pune-based precision transmission components manufacturer JAL Precision Products has installed a 500 kW rooftop solar power project, which is expected to generate up to 750,000 units of electricity annually. The rooftop solar project will help JAL...

June 10, 2026

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CleanMax Partners with Meta Platforms for 837 MW Solar, Wind Projects

Mumbai-based renewable energy solutions provider Clean Max Enviro Energy Solutions (CleanMax) has partnered with global technology company Meta Platforms to support the development of 837 MW of new solar and wind projects across Rajasthan and...

June 10, 2026

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MERC Allows Net Metering With Open Access for Rooftop Solar Project

The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) has allowed a petition filed by a private company seeking directions to Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company (MSEDCL) to treat a 999 kW rooftop solar system under the net...

June 10, 2026

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EESL Invites Bids for 50 MW Solar Plus 40 MWh Battery Storage Project

Energy Efficiency Services (EESL) has invited bids for the installation of a 50 MW grid-connected solar project with a 10 MW/40 MWh battery energy storage system at the IB thermal power station in Jharsuguda, Odisha. The scope of work includes...

June 10, 2026

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Daily News Wrap-Up: FDRE Projects Tap New Revenue from Surplus Power Sales

Firm and Dispatchable Renewable Energy (FDRE) projects are creating new revenue opportunities for developers by enabling the sale of excess renewable generation. These projects typically combine oversized solar, wind, and battery storage capacities...

June 10, 2026

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Funding and M&A Roundup: VoltSeal Raises $1.5 Million in Pre-Seed Round

From: Mercom Capital Group VoltSeal, a distributed battery storage company serving commercial and industrial consumers, has raised $1.5 million in a pre-seed funding round led by Theia Ventures. Rainmatter by Zerodha, Momentum Capital, Social Alpha,...

June 10, 2026

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Project Finance Brief: esVolta Secures $450 Million Upsized Credit Facility

From: Mercom Capital Group esVolta, a developer, owner, and operator of utility-scale battery energy storage projects, has expanded its corporate credit facility to up to $450 million to support new energy storage projects across North America....

June 10, 2026

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