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Satellite-Ground Irradiance Gaps Raise Risks for Solar Projects in India

India’s average solar irradiance ranges from 3.5 kWh/m²/day to 5.5 kWh/m²/day. Differences between satellite-derived irradiance estimates and actual ground conditions can create uncertainty in generation forecasts and financial mo...

September 21, 2026

Mercom Research Focus

Battery Storage Projects May Gain from Rule Change on Charging, Discharging

Battery energy storage system (BESS) developers with existing connectivity can increase the storage duration of their projects without seeking additional grid connectivity capacity under a new procedure issued by the Central Trans...

September 21, 2026

Mercom Research Focus

Solar Module Microcracks Raise Performance, Warranty Risks

In its 2026 PV Module Reliability Scorecard, solar testing lab Kiwa PVEL reported that 87% of the manufacturers it tested had at least one module fail a reliability test. Mechanical breakage was among the two biggest problem areas...

September 17, 2026

C&I

Renewable Energy Use Among C&I Units in Visakhapatnam Likely to Surge

Visakhapatnam is emerging as an important clean energy and industrial hub in Andhra Pradesh, supported by investments in solar energy, energy storage, data centers, and transmission infrastructure. The growing renewable energy eco...

September 22, 2026

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Maharashtra Drafts New Banking Rules, Storage Mandate for Rooftop Solar

The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) has proposed introducing a capacity-based banking framework for renewable energy generating systems irrespective of the procurement arrangement and mandating energy storage systems (ESS) for...

September 22, 2026

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PFC Tenders Transmission System to Evacuate 2 GW of Renewables

PFC Consulting has invited bids to set up an interstate transmission system for evacuating 2 GW of renewable energy from the Solapur SEZ in Maharashtra under Phase II on a build, own, operate, and transfer basis. Bids must be submitted by November...

September 22, 2026

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MERC Proposes Tighter Deviation Settlement Rules for Solar, Wind Projects

The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) has proposed tightening deviation settlement rules for solar, wind, and wind-solar hybrid projects, gradually shifting toward a schedule-based mechanism that increases the financial...

September 22, 2026

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Maharashtra Proposes Capacity-Based Banking for Renewable Open Access

The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) has proposed new distribution open access regulations that lay out a capacity-based banking framework for renewable energy consumers, along with new scheduling, metering, and settlement...

September 22, 2026

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Ayana Seeks Partner for 2.5 GWh Battery Cell Manufacturing Facility

Ayana Renewable Power has invited expressions of interest (EOIs) to select a joint venture partner for setting up an advanced chemistry cell (ACC) manufacturing facility with an initial annual capacity of 2 GWh to 2.5 GWh. The manufacturing facility...

September 22, 2026

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Haryana Regulator Rejects Plea to Raise Net-Metering Limit for Solar Project

The Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission (HERC) has rejected a petition seeking to raise the net-metering limit from 500 kW to 1.412 MW for a rooftop solar project, allowing the capacity to operate under gross metering instead. Shri Vishwakarma...

September 22, 2026

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CEL Invites EoIs for Solar, Data Center, and Semiconductor Projects

Central Electronics (CEL) has invited global expressions of interest (EoIs) to empanel consultants for a 1.25 GW solar cell and module manufacturing plant, 100 MW data centers, Assembly, Testing, Marking, and Packaging (ATMP) semiconductor plants, a...

September 22, 2026

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CERC Proposes Congestion Charges, New Commissioning Rules for Energy Storage

The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has proposed amendments to the Indian Electricity Grid Code, introducing a congestion charge mechanism and new commissioning, scheduling, and trial run requirements for renewable energy and energy...

September 22, 2026

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Kerala Clothing Wholesaler Adopts Rooftop Solar to Lower Power Bills

Retail and wholesale businesses with substantial daytime electricity consumption can use rooftop solar to offset grid power purchases during operating hours. Stores with lighting, cooling, ventilation, and other daytime electrical loads can consume...

September 22, 2026

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Yarn Manufacturer’s Power Costs Drop With Rooftop Solar

Large-scale manufacturing businesses with significant power needs can reduce their daytime electricity costs by installing rooftop solar systems at their facilities. Cotton yarn manufacturers, which typically require uninterrupted power supply, can...

September 22, 2026

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