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India’s Solar Cell Manufacturing Faces Test of Quality at Scale

India’s rapidly expanding solar cell manufacturing industry faces a challenge beyond adding production capacity: achieving consistent efficiency, yields, reliability, and quality at scale. Adding gigawatts of nameplate capac...

September 9, 2026

Mercom Research Focus

Lower CTUIL Cost Benchmarks Ease Financial Closure for Renewable Projects

The Central Transmission Utility of India’s (CTUIL) sharp reduction in benchmark project costs could ease financial closure compliance for solar, wind, and battery storage project developers seeking connectivity to the interstate ...

September 10, 2026

Mercom Research Focus

Rising PPA Tariffs Erase Gains from Lower Open Access Charges

The share of open access charges in landed solar power costs declined across most major states in the second quarter (Q2) of 2026, following the revision of charges for FY2027, according to Mercom’s Q2 and 1H 2026 India Solar Open...

September 9, 2026

Tenders & Auctions

SJVN Announces Winners of 600 MW ISTS Wind Auction

SJVN has announced the winners of the auction to procure power from 600 MW of interstate transmission system (ISTS)-connected wind power projects (Phase-IV). Green Prairie Energy Six (EverGreen Power), Refex Green Power, Adyant En...

September 8, 2026

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Daily News Wrap-Up: Rising PPA Tariffs Reduce Solar Open Access Gains

The share of open access charges in landed solar power costs declined across most major states in the second quarter of 2026, following the revision of charges for the financial year 2027, according to Mercom’s Q2 and 1H 2026 India Solar Open Access...

September 10, 2026

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Rising Chinese Wafer Prices May Hit Indian Solar Cell Manufacturers

Recent market movements and policy developments in China are likely to affect India’s solar cell manufacturers. As per Shanghai Metals Market, Chinese M10 wafer spot prices rose about 33% to around $0.16/piece as of September 9, 2026, from about $0....

September 10, 2026

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Solar Meets 25% of EU Power Demand in June, Capacity Up 34 GW in 1H 2026

The European Union (EU) added at least 33.8 GW of solar photovoltaic (PV) capacity in the first half (1H) of 2026, up 1.9% from 33.2 GW during the same period last year, according to SolarPower Europe’s EU Solar Market Update. Growth was stronger...

September 10, 2026

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GETCO Seeks Consultant for Pilot 2.5 MWh Battery Storage Project

Gujarat Energy Transmission Corporation (GETCO) has invited bids to appoint a project management consultant for an automatic generation control (AGC)-enabled 5 MW/2.5 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) pilot project in Vadodara, Gujarat. The...

September 9, 2026

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KIS Group, Paras Dairy to Invest ₹10 Billion to Set Up 10 BioCNG Plants

Clean technology company KIS Group and Paras Dairy have announced that they would set up 10 BioCNG plants with an estimated investment of ₹10 billion (~$105.14 million). The plants will be developed in Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and...

September 9, 2026

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India Tightens Domestic Manufacturing Norms for Electric Trucks

The Ministry of Heavy Industries has amended the Phased Manufacturing Program (PMP) for N2 and N3 category electric trucks under the PM Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement (PM E DRIVE) program, increasing domestic...

September 9, 2026

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REIL Floats Tender for 15 MW Rooftop Solar Projects Across India

Rajasthan Electronics and Instruments (REIL) has issued a tender to install 15 MW of grid-connected rooftop solar projects on government buildings across states and union territories under the renewable energy service company (RESCO) model. Bids...

September 9, 2026

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MNRE Invites Research Proposals to Boost Solar Thermal Solutions Adoption

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has invited pitches on concentrating solar thermal (CST) technology solutions for various heating applications in industries under its Renewable Energy Research and Technology Development Program. The...

September 9, 2026

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