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Top Five States for Solar Open Access Installations in 2025

India added 7.8 GW of solar open access capacity in 2025, the highest addition recorded in any calendar year, according to the Q4 and Annual 2025 Mercom India Solar Open Access Market report. Solar open access installations remain...

March 3, 2026

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Indian Solar Manufacturers Say Domestic Demand Offsets Impact of U.S. Duties

The recent imposition of steep countervailing duties by the U.S. on Indian solar imports is not causing much concern among solar manufacturers, given lower export volumes and their focus on the domestic market. The U.S. Department...

March 3, 2026

Tenders & Auctions

KPI Green, Urdhvaga, Adyant Enersol, Lambent Win SJVN’s 600 MW Wind Auction

KPI Green Energy, Urdhvaga Renewables India Project (UPC Renewables), Adyant Enersol (Datta Infra), and Lambent Energy (Eight) have won SJVN’s auction to set up 600 MW interstate transmission system (ISTS)-connected wind projects....

March 2, 2026

Event

Mercom India’s Renewables Summit Sixth Edition Rescheduled to July 1-2, 2026

The sixth edition of Mercom India’s flagship Renewables Summit has been rescheduled to July 1-2, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency in New Delhi, from July 9-10. Each year, the Summit convenes policymakers, industry leaders, investors, an...

March 2, 2026

Latest News

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Rajasthan Electricity Regulator Issues Draft Resource Adequacy Regulations

The Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission (RERC) has issued the draft Framework for Resource Adequacy Regulations, 2026, proposing a structured mechanism for resource adequacy planning to support future power security in the state....

March 3, 2026

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SECI Invites Bids to Set Up Program Management Unit on Cleantech Manufacturing

The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has invited bids to select an agency for establishing a program management unit (PMU) to support the National Mission on Cleantech Manufacturing. In addition to the core sectors of solar, wind, green...

March 3, 2026

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PFC Consulting Tenders ISTS to Evacuate 3 GW of Renewables in Andhra Pradesh

PFC Consulting has invited bids to establish an interstate transmission system (ISTS) to integrate 3 GW of renewable energy from the Ananthapuram-III PS REZ-Phase-I. The project will be located near the Urvakonda, Beluguppa, and Kalyandurg areas in...

March 3, 2026

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Daily News Wrap-Up: Wide Cost Declines in Solar Projects in Q4 2025

The average system cost of large-scale solar projects recorded mixed movements in the fourth quarter of 2025. Projects with Indian modules across technologies posted consistent quarter-over-quarter (QoQ) declines, while projects with Chinese TOPCon...

March 3, 2026

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POWERGRID Floats Tenders to Set up 150 MW/300 MWh Battery Storage Systems

Power Grid Corporation of India (POWERGRID) has floated two tenders inviting bids to set up 150 MW/300 MWh standalone battery energy storage systems (BESS) in Punjab. The last day to submit the bids is March 17, 2026. Bids will be opened on the same...

March 3, 2026

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Solar Module Capacity Under ALMM Rises to 173 GW

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has expanded the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) by adding 11,035 MW of solar module capacity. The cumulative module manufacturing capacity under ALMM now stands at 173,144 MW. Startup...

March 3, 2026

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MENA Weekly Roundup: Middle East Renewables Market Reaches $48 Billion

The Middle East renewable energy market was valued at $48.03 billion in 2025 and is projected to grow to $136.88 billion by 2034, registering a compound annual growth rate of 12.34%, driven by rising electricity demand, energy diversification, and...

March 3, 2026

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CEA Proposes Mandating Prepaid Feature for Smart Electricity Meters

The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has proposed amending the Central Electricity Authority (Installation and Operation of Meters) Regulations, 2006, to mandate that all Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) systems include prepayment...

March 2, 2026

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