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India’s Solar Open Access Capacity Up 6 GW in 1H 2026

India added nearly 6 GW of solar open access capacity in the first half (1H) of the calendar year 2026, up 42% year-over-year (YoY) compared to 4 GW, according to Mercom India’s newly released Q2 2026 India Solar Open Access Marke...

August 20, 2026

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Over 5,400 Power Sector Cases Pending, Delaying Projects and Raising Costs

The government recently told Parliament that over 5,400 power sector cases are pending before electricity sector regulators and the courts. Cases involving the Ministry of Power (MoP) numbered 1,303, while 2,911 and 1,193 petition...

August 20, 2026

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Awarded, Tendered Battery Storage Capacity in India Tops 105 GWh

Over 105 GWh of battery energy storage system (BESS) capacity is expected to be in place in India by 2029-30, according to data from the Central Electricity Authority (CEA). The 31 awarded projects account for 11,747.3 MW/38,425.2...

August 19, 2026

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Why Rooftop Solar Projects Are Getting Stuck in Southern States

India’s rooftop solar market continues to see consumer interest, but distribution infrastructure and utility-level processes are hindering demand from translating into installations and commissioned projects. Installer feedback fr...

August 19, 2026

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Canadian Solar Says Patent Infringement Dispute with Maxeon Resolved

Renewable energy solutions provider Canadian Solar has announced the resolution of the remaining U.S. patent litigation brought against it by Maxeon Solar Technology over TOPCon solar cell technology. A U.S. federal district court dismissed...

August 20, 2026

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Mewar Polytex Group Firms Turn to Solar to Cut High Electricity Costs

For many industrial consumers with high power requirements, the lack of adequate rooftop space often restricts the benefits they can harness from on-site solar projects. With solar parks, such companies can set up larger projects off-site and use...

August 20, 2026

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Uttarakhand Regulator Dismisses Review of Solar, Battery Storage Trading Margins

The Uttarakhand Electricity Regulatory Commission (UERC) has rejected a petition seeking reconsideration of the trading margins prescribed for solar and standalone battery storage projects. The Commission noted that the petitioner, UJVN, had not...

August 20, 2026

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Mahindra Susten Closes Financing for 150.8 MW Hybrid Renewable Project

Mahindra Susten, the clean-tech arm of the Mahindra Group, has achieved financial closure for its 150.8 MW hybrid renewable energy project being developed under the group captive offtake arrangement in Maharashtra. The project secured financing of...

August 20, 2026

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Maharashtra Regulator Clears Rooftop Solar Plan for 211,206 Low-Income Homes

The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) has allowed Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company (MSEDCL) to implement the utility-led aggregation (ULA) model for installing rooftop solar systems for 211,206 low-income...

August 20, 2026

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Uttarakhand Proposes Steep Deviation Settlement Charges for Solar Projects

The Uttarakhand Electricity Regulatory Commission (UERC) has proposed reducing the tolerance to ±5% for solar and hybrid projects and to ±10% for wind projects, aligning with the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission’s (CERC) revised deviations...

August 20, 2026

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Daily News Wrap-Up: Why Rooftop Solar is Stalling in Southern States

India’s rooftop solar market continues to see consumer interest, but distribution infrastructure and utility-level processes are hindering demand from translating into installations and commissioned projects. The challenge is particularly visible in...

August 20, 2026

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SJVN Green Energy Floats EPC Tender for 1 GW Solar Projects

SJVN Green Energy (SGEL) has invited bids for an engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) package, including land, to develop up to 1,000 MW of solar projects in Punjab and Rajasthan. The scope also includes comprehensive operation and...

August 19, 2026

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