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Domestic Solar Cell Supply Under Strain as Demand for TOPCon Modules Surges

The implementation of the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) List II mandate for solar cells is causing a TOPCon module supply squeeze, with developers, EPC contractors, and rooftop installers preferring them for the...

June 26, 2026

Mercom Research Focus

When Does It Pay to Give Up PM Surya Ghar Subsidy?

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy’s (MNRE) option that allows residential consumers to voluntarily forgo subsidies under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana could create a separate market opportunity for larger rooftop sol...

June 24, 2026

Grid

Aligning Capacity, Transmission and Demand Key to India’s Renewables Growth

Large-scale renewable energy deployment in India is entering a phase where project capacity must be matched by transmission infrastructure, capital availability, supply chain readiness, land access, and operational coordination. A...

June 26, 2026

Energy Storage

Mapping the Future of Clean Energy with a Robust Energy Storage Ecosystem

Energy storage systems have emerged as a critical pillar of India’s clean energy transition strategy due to their potential to enhance grid reliability, flexibility, and energy security. As solar and wind installations expan...

June 26, 2026

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SECI Seeks Offtakers for 8.58 GW of Awarded Renewable Energy Projects

The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI), the sole renewable energy implementing agency, is currently seeking buyers for 8.576 GW of awarded renewable energy capacity across multiple solar, hybrid, and firm renewable energy programs. The unsold...

June 26, 2026

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Battery Storage Focus Shifts from Competitive Tariffs to Scalability

As India’s battery energy storage gains wider adoption, the focus has now shifted to project viability and long-term project execution. Battery storage projects are highly sensitive to technical and commercial assumptions, including degradation...

June 26, 2026

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Daily News Wrap-Up: Capital Markets Gain Ground in Clean Energy Funding

As India’s clean energy sector enters its next phase of growth, capital markets are emerging as a critical source of financing. Renewable energy developers, engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) companies, manufacturers, and other...

June 26, 2026

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Decentralized Energy and the Future of Corporate Renewable Power Procurement

As India’s power demand rises with the expansion of digital infrastructure and commercial and industrial (C&I) activity, decentralized energy solutions are gaining prominence as businesses seek reliable, cost-effective, and low-carbon...

June 26, 2026

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Karnataka Reduces Deviation Settlement Band for Solar Projects to ±5%

The Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) has retained the deviation settlement tolerance band for solar projects to ±5%, rejecting stakeholder suggestions to keep it at ±10% for at least two years. In April 2026, the Karnataka High...

June 25, 2026

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Telangana Power Regulator Clears 1.5 GWh Battery Storage Procurement

The Telangana Electricity Regulatory Commission (TGERC) has approved the procurement of 375 MW/1,500 MWh of battery energy storage capacity, proposed by distribution companies (DISCOMs) through the Telangana Power Generation Corporation (TGGENCO),...

June 25, 2026

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