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India’s Large-Scale Solar Pipeline Tops 200 GW

India’s large-scale solar project pipeline has crossed a significant milestone, exceeding 200 GW for the first time, according to data from the Mercom India Renewable Energy Project Tracker. The milestone underscores the sca...

June 12, 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

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

Latest News

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Sembcorp Completes Acquisition of Alinta Energy for $4.5 Billion

Singapore-headquartered Sembcorp Industries has completed its previously announced acquisition of Australia-based Alinta Energy for an enterprise value of A$6.5 billion (~$4.3 billion) from Chow Tai Fook Enterprises. Sembcorp, an energy and urban...

June 12, 2026

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Bihar Regulator Approves Tariff for 275 MW Rooftop Solar Projects

The Bihar Electricity Regulatory Commission (BERC) has approved the tariffs discovered through competitive bidding for procuring nearly 275 MW of rooftop solar power from about 250,000 Kutir Jyoti consumers across Bihar. The projects will be...

June 12, 2026

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Hitachi Energy India to Invest ₹20 Billion in Vadodara Transformer Factory

Hitachi Energy India has announced plans to invest ₹20 billion (~$209.91 million) to establish a new large power transformer factory in Karjan, Vadodara, Gujarat. The facility will add manufacturing capacity for large power transformers used in...

June 12, 2026

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Nagaland Invites Bids for 1.65 MW Rooftop Solar Systems

The Department of Power, Nagaland, has invited bids to install 1.65 MW of grid-connected rooftop solar systems at village council halls under the Chief Minister’s Community Solar Partnership Initiative. The Initiative is a part of the Nagaland Solar...

June 12, 2026

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NTPC Floats O&M Tender for 20 MW Solar Project in Gujarat

NTPC has invited bids for two years of operation and maintenance (O&M) of its 20 MW solar project at the Jhanor Gandhar Gas Power Plant in the Bharuch district of Gujarat. The project is connected to the grid through a 220 kV system. The...

June 12, 2026

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KHS Machinery Meets 65% of Power Needs with Rooftop Solar Project

Rooftop solar is gaining traction among commercial and industrial consumers as businesses look to use existing factory space to cut electricity costs and reduce dependence on grid power. Germany-based KHS Machinery (KHS Group), an industrial...

June 12, 2026

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Punjab Lowers Additional Surcharge for Open Access Power Consumers

The Punjab State Electricity Regulatory Commission (PSERC) has approved an additional surcharge of ₹1.13 (~$0.013)/kWh for full open access consumers, including green energy open access consumers, availing power beyond their contract demand. The...

June 12, 2026

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Daily News Wrap-Up: India’s Floating Solar Potential Assessed at 102 GW

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) assessed India’s floating solar potential at over 102.18 GW and said it is working on a dedicated program to promote floating solar deployment nationwide. Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy...

June 12, 2026

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SECI Invites Bank Quotations for ₹8 Billion Credit Facility

The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has invited quotations from scheduled commercial banks for non-fund-based credit facilities aggregating up to ₹8 billion (~$83.98 million). The invitation seeks letters of credit, bank guarantees, and...

June 12, 2026

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