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Rajasthan’s Virtual, Group Net Metering Rollout Slows Amid Lack of Guidelines

The Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission (RERC) notified the regulations for virtual and group net metering for renewable energy projects roughly five months ago, but implementation has progressed slowly. Rooftop solar inst...

April 28, 2026

Mercom Research Focus

Top Utility-Scale Solar EPC Service Providers in 2025

Tata Power Solar, Jakson Green, Sterling & Wilson, Amara Raja Infra, and HARTEK were the top utility-scale solar engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) service providers in 2025, according to Mercom’s recently releas...

April 27, 2026

Solar

SAEL, Waaree, MB Power, and JLTM Energy Win PSPCL’s 500 MW Solar Auction

SAEL Industries,  Waaree Forever Energies (a subsidiary of Waaree Energies), MB Power (Madhya Pradesh) (a subsidiary of Hindustan Power), and JLTM Energy India (a subsidiary of Technique Solaire) have won the Punjab State Power Co...

April 23, 2026

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Batteries Emerging as Multifunctional Assets in India’s Power System

Evolving tariff structures and advances in battery technology are bringing energy storage to the center stage. Industry experts note that batteries are no longer limited to storing energy but are emerging as multifunctional assets...

April 28, 2026

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Germany Floats Tender for 296 MW Solar Projects

Germany’s Federal Network Agency (Bundesnetzagentur) has invited bids to set up 296,269 kW solar projects on buildings or noise barriers. The last date to submit bids is June 1, 2026. Bidders must quote for a maximum tariff of €0.10 (~$0.117)/kWh....

April 28, 2026

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Regulator Allows Kerala to Procure Power on Exchanges to Manage Summer Deficit

The Kerala State Electricity Regulatory Commission (KSERC) has permitted the Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) to procure up to 250 MW of short-term power through exchange-based contingency mechanisms to manage the ongoing summer supply deficit....

April 28, 2026

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Strong Project Execution Drives Websol’s Revenue Up 132% YoY in Q4 FY 2026

Solar cell and module manufacturer Websol Energy System reported a revenue of ₹4.01 billion (~$42.4 million) in the fourth quarter (Q4) of the financial year (FY) 2026, a 132.1% (YoY) increase from ₹1.73 billion (~$18.3 million). Earnings before...

April 28, 2026

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Bombay High Court Upholds Night Power Tariff Rebate Rights, Orders Refund

The Bombay High Court has ordered the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company (MSEDCL) to verify the amounts paid by a food products manufacturer, adjust any dues, and refund any excess amount collected towards the denied night power...

April 28, 2026

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No Electrical Inspection Required for Power Projects up to 1 MVA in Rajasthan

The Rajasthan government has issued new guidelines stating that power projects up to 1 MVA capacity, including renewable energy sources such as solar and wind, can now be self-certified. Certification from an electrical inspector will no longer be...

April 28, 2026

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Andhra Pradesh Power Regulator Defers Major Resource Plan Changes of DISCOMs

The Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (APERC) has approved the state distribution companies’ performance review petitions for the financial year (FY) 2025, allowing limited changes to future resource plans, such as revisions to demand,...

April 28, 2026

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Jharkhand Draft Grid Code 2026 Defines Power System Rules

The Jharkhand State Electricity Regulatory Commission (JSERC) has issued the Draft State Grid Code Regulations, 2026, establishing a comprehensive framework for the planning, operation, maintenance, and commercial management of the electricity grid....

April 28, 2026

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Reduced Cooling Needs Drive Global Energy Demand Growth Down to 1.3% in 2025

Global energy demand grew by 1.3%, or 8 exajoules (EJ), in 2025, down from a 2% increase in 2024, according to a report by the International Energy Agency (IEA). This decline in demand was driven by slower global economic growth in 2025 than a year...

April 28, 2026

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MENA Weekly Round-Up: Toyota Tsusho Executes 100 MW Solar Projects in Tunisia

AEOLUS SAS, a subsidiary of Toyota Tsusho Corporation, completed 100 MW of solar projects in Tunisia. The company has completed two solar power projects in Tunisia’s Sidi Bouzid and Tozeur governorates through an operating company funded by...

April 28, 2026

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Daily News Wrap-Up: Leading Utility-Scale Solar EPC Service Providers of 2025

Tata Power Solar, Jakson Green, Sterling & Wilson, Amara Raja Infra, and HARTEK were the top utility-scale solar engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) service providers in 2025, according to Mercom’s recently released India Solar...

April 28, 2026

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