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Trina, Waaree, Goldi, Rayzon, and Saatvik Lead Solar Module Supply in 2025

Trina Solar, Waaree Energies, Goldi Solar, Rayzon Solar, and Saatvik Green Energy were the top solar module suppliers in 2025, according to Mercom’s recently released India Solar Market Leaderboard 2026. India’s solar module deman...

April 20, 2026

Markets & Policy

High Irradiance, Low Installations: The Solar Gap in Eastern and Central India

India’s average solar irradiance ranges from 3.5–5.5 kWh/m²/day across the country, with nearly every state offering significant potential for solar energy generation. However, several states with high irradiance and ample wastela...

April 21, 2026

Markets & Policy

APTEL Rules CAG Not Appropriate Body to Audit Delhi DISCOMs

The Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (APTEL) has set aside the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission’s (DERC) decision to appoint the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) to audit Delhi’s power distribution compan...

April 21, 2026

Electric Vehicles

Policy Fragmentation Across Indian States May Delay Transport Electrification

India’s electric vehicle (EV) push is being stymied by a lack of policy coherence, at a time when the need to decarbonize public and individual transport has never been more urgent. Two recent developments illustrate how policy in...

April 17, 2026

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MAHAGENCO Issues Consultancy Tender for Green Hydrogen and Ammonia Project

MAHAGENCO Renewable Energy (MAHAGENCO REL) has invited bids to prepare a pre-feasibility study, technical bid specification, review and approval of detailed design engineering, and project management for a green hydrogen and ammonia project at Uran...

April 21, 2026

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CCI Clears Restructuring of Solar Components Manufacturer Vishakha Renewables

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the proposed merger of the renewable energy business of Gujarat-based solar components manufacturer Vishakha Renewables (VRPL) with its solar glass manufacturing division, Vishakha Glass. The...

April 21, 2026

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Germany Adds 3.3 GW Solar Capacity in Q1 2026, Total Capacity Reaches 121 GW

Germany added a total of 3.3 GW of solar capacity during the first quarter (Q1) of 2026, according to data from the Federal Network Agency (Bundesnetzagentur). The country’s cumulative solar capacity now stands at 121 GW. The country also added 1.05...

April 21, 2026

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CleanMax to Supply 30 MW of Wind-Solar Hybrid Power to Shell India

Mumbai-headquartered renewable energy solutions provider Clean Max Enviro Energy Solutions (CleanMax) will supply wind-solar hybrid energy to Shell India’s assets across Gujarat and Karnataka from its 30 MW of projects. CleanMax is developing a 16....

April 21, 2026

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MENA Weekly Round-Up: Algeria Commissions 400 MW Solar Projects

The Algerian Minister of Energy and Renewable Energies recently announced the commissioning of two solar projects totaling 400 MW. The projects include a 200 MW solar capacity in Tendla, El Meghaier province, and a 200 MW solar capacity in El Ghrous,...

April 21, 2026

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Daily News Wrap-Up: Top Solar Module Suppliers in 2025

Trina Solar, Waaree Energies, Goldi Solar, Rayzon Solar, and Saatvik Green Energy were the top solar module suppliers in 2025, according to Mercom’s recently released India Solar Market Leaderboard 2026. India’s solar module demand grew...

April 21, 2026

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Rajasthan Issues Demand Flexibility Portfolio Obligation Targets for DISCOMs

The Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission (RERC) has announced a demand flexibility portfolio obligation (DFPO) target of 0.25% for state distribution companies (DISCOM) for the financial year (FY) 2026-27. The Commission has also issued DFPO...

April 20, 2026

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SECI Invites Bids to Assess Demand for VPPA-Based Renewable Energy Procurement

The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has invited bids to assess and aggregate demand for virtual power purchase agreement (VPPA)-based renewable energy procurement. The information obtained through this tender will form the basis for...

April 20, 2026

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