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India Added 119 GW Solar Module and 9 GW Cell Capacity in 2025

India added nearly 119 GW of solar module and over 9 GW of solar cell capacity in 2025, according to Mercom India’s State of Solar PV Manufacturing in India 2026 report. The manufacturing expansion was driven by demand from India’...

March 18, 2026

Markets & Policy

MNRE Eyes Bigger Role in Renewable Energy Governance, Distinct from MoP

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has called for strengthening its role, considering the rapidly expanding scale and strategic importance of renewables, to give greater institutional clarity for effective administrat...

March 23, 2026

Markets & Policy

MNRE Pushes Maharashtra to Drop ‘Regressive’ Rooftop Solar Capacity Cap

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has asked the Maharashtra government to withdraw its recent move to restrict the capacity of rooftop solar systems installed by consumers under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana. ...

March 23, 2026

Manufacturing

Use of ALMM-listed Solar Wafers Mandatory a Week After List Publication

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has expanded the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) framework by introducing a seven-day cut-off window after the publication of the initial solar wafers list to determine pro...

March 18, 2026

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Waaree Energies to Increase Stake in Transformer Solutions Subsidiary to 75%

The Board of Directors of Waaree Energies has approved an investment of ₹1.9 billion (~$20.32 million) in its transformer solutions subsidiary Waaree Transpower, increasing its stake in the company to 75.1%. As of October 7, 2025, Waaree held a 64....

March 24, 2026

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GreenCell-EKA Consortium Secures Order for 915 Electric Buses in Telangana

Mumbai-based electric mobility company GreenCell Mobility, in partnership with EKA Mobility, has received a letter of award to supply and operate 915 electric buses in Hyderabad, Telangana, under the government’s PM E-DRIVE (Electric Drive...

March 24, 2026

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CEA Projects India’s Peak Power Demand to Reach 459 GW by 2035-36

India’s peak power demand is expected to rise to 459 GW by 2035-36 from 289 GW in 2026-27, according to the Central Electricity Authority’s (CEA) National Generation Adequacy Plan (2026-27 to 2035-36). The adequacy plan aims to assess India’s...

March 24, 2026

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CERC Approves Tariffs for NHPC’s 1.7 GW  Solar Power Projects

The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has approved tariffs ranging from 2.43 (~$0.0259)/kWh to ₹2.47 (~$0.0263)/kWh discovered by NHPC for its 1,670 MW interstate transmission system (ISTS)-connected solar power projects (Tranche IX)....

March 24, 2026

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CERC Approves Tariffs for NTPC’s 1.5 GW Solar Projects

The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has adopted tariffs of ₹2.68 (~$0.0287)/kWh and ₹2.69 (~$0.0288)/kWh for NTPC’s 1,500 MW of interstate transmission system (ISTS)-connected projects. The Commission ruled that the adoption of...

March 24, 2026

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ACME Commissions 470 MWh Battery Storage Projects in Rajasthan

Gurgaon-based independent power producer ACME Solar Holdings has cumulatively commissioned 155 MW/470.25 MWh of battery storage projects in Rajasthan. Post the commissioning of the 470.25 MWh battery storage projects, the company’s commissioned...

March 24, 2026

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Gujarat and Odisha DISCOMs Among Top Performers in FY 2025

The Dakshin Gujarat Vij Company, Tata Power Northern Odisha Distribution, Goa Power Department, and Tata Power Central Odisha Distribution were the top-performing state power utilities, according to the Annual Distribution Utilities Rankings for the...

March 24, 2026

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NTPC Green Floats EoI to Procure Power from 100 MW Solar/200 MWh Storage Project

NTPC Green Energy (NGEL) has invited expressions of interest (EoI) on behalf of NTPC UP Green Energy (NUGEL) to procure renewable energy from its upcoming 100 MW solar project with 50 MW/200 MWh of battery storage in Uttar Pradesh. NUGEL is a joint...

March 24, 2026

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Metafin Secures $10 Million Loan to Finance Solar Projects for Rural MSMEs

Metafin, a solar financing platform focused on rural micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and households, has secured a $10 million structured debt facility from global asset-backed credit provider Lendable. The funding will be used to...

March 24, 2026

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Karnataka Proposes Tariff Cap of ₹3.24/kWh for Wind Projects Until FY 2029

The Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) has issued a discussion paper proposing a generic ceiling tariff of ₹3.24 (~$0.0346)/kWh for wind power projects for the financial year (FY) 2026-27 to FY 2028-29. The proposed tariff is lower...

March 24, 2026

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