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Rooftop Solar Gets Cheaper as GST Cut Shortens Payback Period for Consumers

With the government reducing the Goods and Services Tax (GST) on several rooftop solar system components, installation costs under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana have declined by up to 10%, according to industry sources. In ...

December 30, 2025

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Open Access Renewables Gain Ground Among Maharashtra’s Industries

Maharashtra is steadily cementing its position as one of India’s important markets for green energy procurement through the open access route. The state ranks second in installed open-access solar capacity, accounting for over 17%...

December 31, 2025

Mercom Research Focus

Mercom India’s Most Read News Stories from 2025

Here is a collection of the most-read news stories and in-depth articles of 2025. Many of the top stories this year related to policy moves that influenced rooftop solar markets, trade actions reshaping solar manufacturing economi...

December 30, 2025

Mercom Research Focus

Five Lowest Solar Plus Storage Auction Tariffs in India During 2025 [Infographics]

Renewable energy implementing agencies are leaning towards integrating energy storage systems with renewable energy to address the intermittency of solar and wind energy generation. The project configurations include round-the-clo...

December 31, 2025

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Waaree Energies Secures 1,500 MW Solar Module Supply Order

Solar module manufacturer Waaree Energies has received a domestic order for the supply of solar modules with a total capacity of 1,500 MW. The order was received from a domestic customer engaged in power generation, transmission, and distribution....

December 31, 2025

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Plastic Products Maker in Tamil Nadu Goes Solar, Saves ₹8 Million Annually

Industries with high power consumption can use their roof space to install solar. By shifting to solar, companies can not only become sustainable but also lower their electricity costs. A Tamil Nadu-based plastic products manufacturer, Abhirami Pet...

December 31, 2025

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Germany Floats Tender for 282.7 MW Solar Projects

Germany’s Federal Network Agency (Bundesnetzagentur) has invited bids for 282.72 MW of solar power projects under its latest tender for installations on buildings and noise barriers. Bids must be submitted by February 2, 2026. The tender volume...

December 31, 2025

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Daily News Wrap-Up: GST Reduction on Rooftop Solar Cuts Payback Period

With the government reducing the Goods and Services Tax (GST) on several rooftop solar system components, installation costs under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana have declined by up to 10%, according to industry sources. In September 2025, the...

December 31, 2025

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RenewSys to Supply 300 MW of Solar Encapsulants to Icon Solar

Mumbai-headquartered RenewSys India, manufacturer of solar modules and key components, has signed an agreement to supply 300 MW of high-performance solar encapsulants to Chhattisgarh-based solar solutions company, ICON Solaren Power Technologies...

December 31, 2025

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Ahasolar Wins Consultancy Contract for 875 MW Solar Project from Coal India

Gujarat-based solar company Ahasolar Technologies has received a work order for providing owner’s engineering and project management consultancy services for an 875 MW solar power project from Coal India (CIL) Rajasthan Akshay Urja. The project is...

December 31, 2025

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CERC Approves Reduced Tariff for NTPC Green’s 40 MW Solar Project in Ayodhya

The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has approved a reduced tariff of ₹3.36 (~$0.037)/kWh for NTPC Green Energy’s (NGEL) 40 MW solar project in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh. CERC considered reduced capital cost, disallowed degradation and...

December 31, 2025

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Gujarat’s New Pumped Storage Policy Targets 75 GWh Capacity by 2035

The Government of Gujarat has notified the Pumped Storage Project (PSP) Policy 2025, aiming to establish 75 GWh of storage capacity by 2035, with a longer-term goal of developing 100 PSPs by 2047. The policy also aims to facilitate investments of...

December 31, 2025

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NTPC Green Energy Floats O&M Tender for 540 MW Solar Project in Rajasthan

NTPC Green Energy (NGEL) has issued a tender for comprehensive operation and maintenance (O&M) services for its grid-connected solar projects in Nokhra and Devikot, Rajasthan, for three years. Bids must be submitted by January 12, 2026. Bids...

December 31, 2025

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KSEB Clears ₹64.8 Billion Investment for FY27 to Upgrade Kerala’s Power Infrastructure

The Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) has approved a capital investment outlay of ₹64.78 billion (~$721.75 million) for the financial year 2026–27, an increase from the revised allocation of ₹47.89 billion (~$533.62 million) for 2025–26. The...

December 31, 2025

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