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Q2 2026 Sees Project Cost Declines Across Most Large-Scale Solar Technologies

The average system cost of large-scale solar projects declined across most module technologies during the second quarter (Q2) of the calendar year 2026. Quarterly movements remained relatively narrow, and the overall cost structur...

August 28, 2026

Mercom Research Focus

India Added 6.6 GW of Rooftop Solar Capacity in 1H 2026

India added 6.6 GW of rooftop solar capacity in the first half (1H) of 2026, up 131% year-over-year (YoY) from 2.8 GW, according to Mercom India Research’s newly released Q2 and 1H 2026 India Rooftop Solar Market Report. In the se...

August 27, 2026

Market & Policy

Karnataka Expands Net Metering to 1 MW, Drops Mandatory Storage Proposal

The Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) has expanded net metering for distributed solar photovoltaic (DSPV) projects to all consumer categories and raised the maximum permissible capacity to 1 MW from the 500 kW pro...

August 26, 2026

Grid

India’s Grid Not Designed for Inverter-Based Renewable Power: Interview

As renewable energy capacity expands and curtailment risks increase, transmission infrastructure is becoming central to India’s energy transition. The grid urgently needs to be redesigned to accommodate the variability of renewabl...

August 28, 2026

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Daily News Wrap-Up: India Rooftop Solar Additions Surge 131% in 1H 2026

India added 6.6 GW of rooftop solar capacity in the first half (1H) of 2026, up 131% year-over-year (YoY) from 2.8 GW, according to Mercom India Research’s Q2 and 1H 2026 India Rooftop Solar Market Report. In the second quarter (Q2) of 2026, rooftop...

August 28, 2026

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JinkoSolar’s Q2 Revenue Falls 31% as Module Market Pressures Persist

China-headquartered solar cell and module manufacturer JinkoSolar posted revenue of RMB12.36 billion (~$1.85 billion) in the second quarter (Q2) of 2026, down 31.3% year-over-year (YoY) from RMB17.99 billion (~$2.7 billion) and below the analyst...

August 28, 2026

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Military Engineer Services Floats O&M Tender for 5 MW Solar Project

The Military Engineer Services (MES) has invited bids for the comprehensive operation and maintenance (O&M) of a 5 MW solar photovoltaic project in Mhow, Madhya Pradesh. The last date to submit bids is September 17. Bids will be opened by...

August 27, 2026

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China’s Solar Capacity Reaches 1.29 TW in July, Up 16% YoY

China’s installed solar power capacity reached 1.29 TW at the end of July 2026, up 16.1% year-over-year (YoY), according to the latest electricity statistics released by the National Energy Administration (NEA). The country’s wind power capacity...

August 27, 2026

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Germany Invites Bids for 296 MW Solar Projects on Buildings, Noise Barriers

Germany’s Federal Network Agency (Bundesnetzagentur) has invited bids for 296.27 MW of rooftop and noise barrier solar projects. The last date to submit bids is October 1, 2026. The auction will use the pay-as-bid mechanism and the maximum value for...

August 27, 2026

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MAHAGENCO Seeks Consultant for Green Hydrogen & Green Ammonia Project

MAHAGENCO Renewable Energy (MREL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Maharashtra State Power Generation Company, has invited bids for consultancy services for a pre-feasibility study, preparation of technical bid specifications, review and approval of...

August 27, 2026

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Expion Energy Raises $9 Million Through Convertible Debenture Placement

Expion Energy (formerly Expion360), a provider of lithium-ion battery power storage solutions, has raised $9 million through a private placement of convertible debentures with accredited investors. Expion issued $9 million in aggregate principal...

August 27, 2026

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Invenergy Secures $215 Million for 240 MW Ohio Solar Project

Invenergy, a privately held independent power producer and developer of energy infrastructure projects in North America, has secured a $215 million tax equity investment through a Crux-managed vehicle for its 240 MW Pleasant Prairie Solar Energy...

August 27, 2026

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