Mercom Research Focus
thumbnail
India Added 6.1 GW of Solar Open Access Capacity in 9M 2025

India added 6.1 GW of solar open access capacity in the first nine months (9M) of 2025, increasing over 13% year-over-year (YoY) from 5.4 GW, according to Mercom India’s Q3 2025 Solar Open Access Market Report. The installation gr...

December 2, 2025

Mercom Research Focus

Q3 2025 Sees Cost Drop in Large-Scale Solar Systems Across Module Types

The average system cost of large-scale solar projects remained low in the third quarter of 2025, with cost reductions seen across all module technologies. Projects using Indian TOPCon modules were the premium option in terms of co...

November 27, 2025

Energy Storage

Uttarakhand Includes BESS in Renewable Energy Tariff Regulations

The Uttarakhand Electricity Regulatory Commission (UERC) has issued the second amendment to UERC (Tariff and Other Terms for Supply of Electricity from Renewable Energy Sources and non-fossil fuel based Co-generating Stations) Reg...

December 1, 2025

Markets & Policy

PM-KUSUM a Turning Point for Solar Irrigation: Interview

As India accelerates its shift toward renewable energy-powered agriculture, solar pumps are emerging as a key lifeline for farmers seeking dependable irrigation solutions without the burden of rising energy costs. Despite the grow...

December 2, 2025

Latest News

thumbnail
CERC Proposes Tariff Rules for Energy Storage Linked to Thermal, ISTS

The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has released a draft second amendment to the Tariff Regulations, 2024, proposing a formal tariff framework for integrated energy storage systems (ESS) installed alongside coal, lignite, or...

December 2, 2025

thumbnail
NLC India Floats Tender for 565.6 MWp Solar Modules for 810 MW Project

NLC India has invited bids for the manufacturing and supply of 565.6 MWp crystalline bifacial solar modules for an 810 MW solar project at the RVUN Solar Park in Pugal, Bikaner, Rajasthan. Bids must be submitted by January 1, 2026. Bids will be...

December 2, 2025

thumbnail
CERC Backs Grid Connectivity Revocation for Inox’s 300 MW Wind Projects

The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has upheld Central Transmission Utility of India’s (CTUIL) decision to cancel transmission connectivity for Inox Green Energy Services’ 300 MW wind projects at Bhuj II pooling substation in...

December 2, 2025

thumbnail
MENA Weekly Roundup: Saudi Raises $8.2 billion for 15 GW Solar, Wind Projects

A consortium comprising ACWA Power, Water and Electricity Holding Company, and Saudi Aramco Power Company achieved financial closure of $8.2 billion for seven large-scale renewable energy projects with a cumulative capacity of 15 GW. This capacity...

December 2, 2025

thumbnail
Uttar Pradesh Regulator Approves 144 MW Solar PPAs Under KUSUM

The Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (UPERC) has approved 52 solar power purchase agreements (PPAs) totaling 143.8 MW under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (PM-KUSUM) Component C-2 program. The approvals...

December 2, 2025

thumbnail
Shirdi Temple Floats EPC Tender for 1.7 MW Rooftop Solar Projects

Shri Saibaba Sansthan Trust (SSST) has invited bids for the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) of 1.7 MW rooftop solar projects in Maharashtra. Selected bidders must also oversee the project’s operation and maintenance (O&M) for...

December 2, 2025

thumbnail
Envision Wins 300 MW Wind Turbine Order from UPC Renewables in Karnataka

Envision Energy India has secured a 300 MW order from UPC Renewables India for the supply of 60 units of EN 182 wind turbine generators (WTGs), each with a capacity of 5 MW, for upcoming wind energy projects in Karnataka. The turbines, equipped with...

December 2, 2025

thumbnail
Europe Brings Relief for Solar Module Makers by Revoking Multi-Busbar Patent

The European Patent Office (EPO) has removed a legal barrier that would have affected European solar module manufacturers using multi-busbar (MBB) cell technology. It has revoked patent EP4092759B1 that applies to MBB technology used to manufacture...

December 2, 2025

thumbnail
MNRE Mandates Wind Turbine Prototype Testing in India from 2027

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has amended the standard operating procedure (SOP) for prototype testing under the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers for Wind (ALMM-Wind) and wind turbine components (ALMM-WTC). The amendment...

December 2, 2025

MORE NEWS