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DCR Module Shortage Derails Rooftop Solar Timelines Despite Strong Demand

Accounting for 18% of India’s total solar installations in Q1 2026, the rooftop solar segment has been a key growth driver in the country’s efforts to fast-track its clean energy transition. Spurred by ambitious government i...

July 30, 2026

Market & Policy

Grid Integration and Solar Manufacturing Shape India’s Renewable Policies in Q2

India’s renewable energy landscape continued to evolve in the second quarter (Q2) of 2026, with policy measures placing greater emphasis on grid integration, domestic manufacturing, transmission planning, energy storage, and...

July 29, 2026

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Larger Capacity Rooftop Solar Systems Dominate PM Surya Ghar Installations

An overwhelming majority of rooftop solar systems installed under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana are above 3 kW, according to statistics furnished by the government in Parliament. Central Government subsidies for a 3-kW syst...

July 30, 2026

Mercom Research Focus

India’s Renewable Energy Sector Attracts $3 Billion in FDI in FY 2026

India’s renewable energy sector attracted foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows of $3.02 billion (~₹264.12 billion) during the financial year (FY) 2026. Although this represents a 24.8% decline from the record $4.01 billion (~₹3...

July 29, 2026

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REC Invites Bids for 765 kV Renewable Energy Transmission Project in Maharashtra

REC Power Development and Consultancy (RECPDCL) has invited bids to select a transmission service provider to establish a 765/400/220 kV air-insulated substation at Alkud II in Jath, Sangli District, Maharashtra. The last day to submit bids is...

July 30, 2026

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Punjab Electricity Regulator Approves Reduced Tariff for 50 MW Solar Projects

The Punjab State Electricity Regulatory Commission (PSERC) has approved Punjab State Power Corporation’s (PSPCL) procurement of power from two intrastate solar projects with a cumulative capacity of 50 MW at a revised tariff of ₹2.84 (~$0.03)/kWh....

July 30, 2026

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Solar Module Industry May See Consolidation Due to Oversupply: Interview

India’s renewable energy sector is entering a new phase as more developers opt for combining solar and wind projects with energy storage to leverage benefits like improved power availability and grid stability. As challenges like curtailment hamper...

July 30, 2026

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KERC Grants Compensation for Delay in Executing Wheeling Agreement

The Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) has partly allowed a petition filed by a wind power generator and directed the Bangalore Electricity Supply Company (BESCOM) to compensate the company for electricity injected into the grid...

July 30, 2026

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US Bars Import of Foreign-Made Power Inverters Over Security Risks

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has added grid-connected power inverters manufactured in foreign countries to its Covered List, preventing new models from receiving the equipment authorization generally required for their import,...

July 30, 2026

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Bihar Invites Bids for DPR Preparation to Implement Model Solar Village Program

Bihar Renewable Energy Development Agency (BREDA) has invited bids for formulating a detailed project report (DPR) to implement the Model Solar Village Scheme under PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana. Bids must be submitted by August 18, 2026. Bids...

July 30, 2026

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Daily News Wrap-Up: Grid Integration Focus of India’s Renewable Policies in Q2

India’s renewable energy landscape continued to evolve in the second quarter (Q2) of 2026, with policy measures placing greater emphasis on grid integration, domestic manufacturing, transmission planning, energy storage, and regulatory compliance as...

July 30, 2026

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MENA Weekly Round-Up: Egypt Secures $391 Million for Wind Power Transmission

Egypt  attracted an investment of EGP20 billion ($391 million) from an Egyptian-Emirati consortium to develop a high-voltage transmission line. The infrastructure will evacuate electricity generated by large-scale wind projects in the Gulf of Suez...

July 30, 2026

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Enphase Revenue Falls 20% YoY as It Readies Next-Generation Storage Products

Microinverter and battery storage supplier Enphase Energy reported revenue of $291.85 million in the second quarter (Q2) of 2026, down 20% year-over-year (YoY) from $363.15 million. Revenue increased 3% sequentially from $282.9 million in the first...

July 30, 2026

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