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Domestic Solar Cell Supply Under Strain as Demand for TOPCon Modules Surges

The implementation of the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) List II mandate for solar cells is causing a TOPCon module supply squeeze, with developers, EPC contractors, and rooftop installers preferring them for the...

June 26, 2026

Mercom Research Focus

When Does It Pay to Give Up PM Surya Ghar Subsidy?

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy’s (MNRE) option that allows residential consumers to voluntarily forgo subsidies under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana could create a separate market opportunity for larger rooftop sol...

June 24, 2026

Grid

Aligning Capacity, Transmission and Demand Key to India’s Renewables Growth

Large-scale renewable energy deployment in India is entering a phase where project capacity must be matched by transmission infrastructure, capital availability, supply chain readiness, land access, and operational coordination. A...

June 26, 2026

Energy Storage

Mapping the Future of Clean Energy with a Robust Energy Storage Ecosystem

Energy storage systems have emerged as a critical pillar of India’s clean energy transition strategy due to their potential to enhance grid reliability, flexibility, and energy security. As solar and wind installations expan...

June 26, 2026

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Oman’s Power and Water Procurement Tenders 1.5 GW Solar Projects

Nama Power and Water Procurement (PWP) has issued a request for qualification (RfQ) to develop 1.5 GW of solar power projects in Oman. The tender includes the 1 GW Adam solar project in the Wilayat of Adam, which will be integrated with a battery...

June 26, 2026

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Policy, Grid Infrastructure, and Investments to Shape India’s Clean Energy Expansion

India is expanding renewable energy deployment as it works toward its target of 500 GW of non-fossil fuel-based energy capacity by 2030. The country installed 15.3 GW of solar capacity in the first quarter of 2026, its highest quarterly total,...

June 26, 2026

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Australia Awards 16.1 GWh Battery Storage Projects Under CIS Tender 8

AusEnergy Services (ASL) has selected 15 battery energy storage systems (BESS) totaling 4,205 MW/16,074 MWh under the Capacity Investment Scheme’s (CIS) Tender 8. The projects will deliver dispatchable capacity to the National Electricity Market....

June 26, 2026

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China Sets Renewable Energy Consumption Targets for Industries and Provinces

China’s National Energy Administration has issued measures to set minimum targets for renewable energy consumption in critical energy-intensive industries and assign responsibility weights for renewable power consumption to provincial-level...

June 26, 2026

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India’s Rooftop Solar Growth Hinges on Financing and Execution: Interview

Rooftop solar systems pack a balanced mix of advantages that make them suitable for multiple customer segments, be it MSMEs, commercial and industrial consumers, or homeowners. However, despite strong demand, the adoption of rooftop solar systems...

June 26, 2026

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Domestic Manufacturing Resilience Key to Success of India’s Solar Story

India’s efforts to fast-track its clean energy transition and plan to achieve 500 MW in non-fossil energy capacity by 2030 hinge heavily on the resilience of its solar manufacturing value chain. The government has been emphasizing the...

June 26, 2026

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SECI Seeks Offtakers for 8.58 GW of Awarded Renewable Energy Projects

The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI), the sole renewable energy implementing agency, is currently seeking buyers for 8.576 GW of awarded renewable energy capacity across multiple solar, hybrid, and firm renewable energy programs. The unsold...

June 26, 2026

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Battery Storage Focus Shifts from Competitive Tariffs to Scalability

As India’s battery energy storage gains wider adoption, the focus has now shifted to project viability and long-term project execution. Battery storage projects are highly sensitive to technical and commercial assumptions, including degradation...

June 26, 2026

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