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Developers Flag Risks in CERC’s Network Access Delay Charges Proposal

The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission’s (CERC) proposed framework for milestone extension charges could bring greater discipline to the General Network Access (GNA) regime. However, renewable energy developers say the fina...

June 8, 2026

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Rajasthan Leads India’s Solar Open Access Market in Q1

Rajasthan emerged as the leading state for solar open access installations in the first quarter (Q1) of 2026. The state commissioned over 1 GW of solar open access capacity during the quarter, accounting for 39% of India’s newly a...

June 5, 2026

Mercom Research Focus

Extreme Weather Exposes Hidden Risks in Rooftop Solar Module Design: In-Depth Analysis

Recent extreme weather events in Rajasthan and other parts of the country have raised concerns about the structural durability of rooftop solar installations, with industry experts citing aluminum frames used in solar modules as a...

June 4, 2026

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Mercom Renewables Summit Returns for its Sixth Edition in July 2026

Mercom India’s sixth edition of its flagship event, the Mercom India Renewables Summit, will be held on July 1 and 2, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency in New Delhi. A key event in India’s renewable energy calendar, the Summi...

June 5, 2026

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Mexico Awards 7.4 GW Renewable Capacity in First Mixed Investment Tender

Mexico’s state-owned power utility Comisión Federal de Electricidad (Federal Electricity Commission) (CFE) awarded 37 renewable energy projects with a combined capacity of 7,411 MW in its first mixed investment tender. The awarded capacity exceeded...

June 8, 2026

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GPS Renewables Raises ₹6.35 Billion for Compressed Biogas Project Pipeline

Bengaluru-based biofuels firm GPS Renewables has raised ₹6.35 billion (~$66.6 million) in Series C funding to support its compressed biogas project pipeline across India. The Series C round includes ₹1.25 billion (~$13.1 million) in equity funding...

June 8, 2026

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Rosendahl Nextrom to Acquire Battery Equipment Firm TBS Engineering

Rosendahl Nextrom, a manufacturing company that supplies production equipment to several industries, has signed an agreement to acquire TBS Engineering, a U.K.-based provider of battery assembly and plate manufacturing equipment, from Marmon Group....

June 8, 2026

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Qualitas Energy Acquires 164 MW Solar Project in US

Qualitas Energy, an investment firm specializing in renewable energy, energy transition, and sustainable infrastructure, has acquired a development-stage solar project in Illinois, U.S., with a planned capacity of 164 MW from Bechtel Enterprises....

June 8, 2026

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Gujarat Proposes Extending Banking Charge for Green Energy Open Access

The Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC) has proposed extending the ₹1.50 (~$0.0157)/kWh banking charge under the green energy open access framework until August 31, 2026. The Commission issued the draft Terms and Conditions for Green...

June 8, 2026

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Textile Manufacturer RMP Group Goes Solar to Cut Power Expenses

Large commercial and industrial (C&I) consumers are increasingly adopting solar power to advance their sustainability objectives and lower electricity costs. Companies with steady power demand can achieve substantial savings by installing solar...

June 8, 2026

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MNRE Panel Will Review ALMM Solar Cell Exemption Extension Requests

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has constituted an expert committee to examine applications from net metering and open access renewable energy projects seeking time extension for commissioning beyond May 31, 2026, under the Approved...

June 8, 2026

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Daily News Wrap-Up: Mercom Renewables Summit Returns for Sixth Edition

Mercom India’s sixth edition of its flagship event, the Mercom India Renewables Summit, will be held on July 1 and 2, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency in New Delhi. A key event in India’s renewable energy calendar, the Summit brings together industry...

June 8, 2026

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SECI Floats Tender for 4.8 GWh of Peak Power Supply

The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has issued a tender to select developers for the assured peak supply of 4,800 MWh (1,200 MW X 4 hours) of firm and dispatchable renewable energy from interstate transmission system-connected projects with...

June 8, 2026

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