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Solar’s Share in India’s Renewable Capacity Climbs to 56.4% in Q2 2026

Solar continued to dominate India’s renewable energy landscape. Installed solar capacity reached 163.7 GW, accounting for 29.7% of the country’s total power capacity and 56.4% of its renewable energy capacity. The addi...

July 27, 2026

Rooftop

SECI Announces Winners of 4.4 MW Rooftop Solar Project Auction

The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has announced the winners of its auction to set up 4.455 MW of grid-connected rooftop solar projects (Tranche IX) across India under the renewable energy service company model. The tend...

July 24, 2026

Mercom Research Focus

Could US FEOC Rules Create New Export Opportunities for Indian Solar Manufacturers?

With the U.S. beginning to enforce the Foreign Entity of Concern (FEOC) rules and global buyers accelerating China+1 sourcing strategies, Indian solar module manufacturers are positioning themselves to capture new export opportuni...

July 24, 2026

Markets & Policy

Open Access Will Drive Large-Scale C&I Renewable Adoption: Interview

India added 2.7 GW of solar open access capacity in the first quarter of 2026, up 55% quarter-over-quarter, according to the Q1 Mercom India Solar Open Access Market Report. The growth was supported by favorable policies, growing ...

July 24, 2026

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MES Floats Maintenance Tender for 1 MW Solar Project in Manipur

The Military Engineer Services (MES) has invited bids for the repair and maintenance of a 1 MW solar power project at Leimakhong Military Station in Manipur. The estimated contract value is ₹2 million (~$20,840). The last day to submit bids is...

July 28, 2026

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Uttarakhand Rejects Plea on Benchmark Charge for 250 MWh Energy Storage Tender

The Uttarakhand Electricity Regulatory Commission (UERC) rejected Uttarakhand Power Corporation’s (UPCL) petition seeking approval to apply an earlier benchmark capacity charge to its 100 MW/250 MWh battery energy storage procurement. The Commission...

July 28, 2026

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India Needs Stronger Power Regulators as Energy Transition Accelerates: Interview

India’s power sector is undergoing a rapid transformation with the share of renewables surging, the emergence of new technologies, and evolving business models. The country’s regulatory framework has adapted well to the changing trends,...

July 28, 2026

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Suzlon’s Q1 Revenue Rises 23% YoY Over Record First Quarter Deliveries

Wind turbine manufacturer Suzlon Energy reported revenue of ₹38.19 billion (~$397.94 million) in the first quarter (Q1) of the financial year (FY) 2027, a 22.5% year-over-year increase from ₹31.17 billion (~$324.79 million) in the prior quarter....

July 28, 2026

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AKME Fintrade Launches Platform for EV and Renewable Energy Financing

AKME Fintrade (India), a Reserve Bank of India-regulated non-banking financial company, has partnered with Finayo to launch AKME GreenX, a green finance platform supporting electric mobility and renewable energy financing. Under the partnership, the...

July 28, 2026

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ENGIE Achieves Financial Closure for 250 MW Khaba Solar Project

Energy solutions provider ENGIE India has secured approximately ₹9.82 billion (~$102.29 million) in financing for its 250 MW Khaba Solar Project in Barmer, Rajasthan. The project is being developed through Khaba Renewable Energy Private, a wholly...

July 28, 2026

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Terra Clean Floats Land Aggregation Tender for 350 MW Solar Project

Terra Clean (TeCL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Indian Oil Corporation, has invited bids to aggregate land for a 350 MW interstate transmission system (ISTS) connected solar power project. The land must be in the vicinity of the Krishnagiri...

July 28, 2026

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AI Can Optimize Renewable Energy Systems Using Grid Data: Interview 

Artificial intelligence (AI) can help consumers design renewable energy systems, optimize energy assets, and improve operational efficiency using solutions tailored to Indian grid conditions, according to Dr. Pallavi Bharadwaj, Assistant Professor,...

July 28, 2026

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Global Power Generation from Renewables to Grow by Over 8% in 2026: IEA

Global power generation from renewables is expected to grow by more than 8% in 2026, pushing its share in the electricity generation mix to 37% by 2027, up from 33% in 2025, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA). In its latest...

July 28, 2026

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Daily News Wrap-Up: Solar’s Share in Renewables Rises to 56.4%

Solar continued to dominate India’s renewable energy landscape. Installed solar capacity reached 163.7 GW, accounting for 29.7% of the country’s total power capacity and 56.4% of its renewable energy capacity. The addition of new projects during the...

July 28, 2026

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