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Developers, EPC Players Wary as MNRE Sticks to ALMM Solar Cells Mandate

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy’s (MNRE) decision not to grant a blanket extension of the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) List-II deadline beyond June 1, 2026, has reinforced regulatory certainty for Indi...

June 2, 2026

Mercom Research Focus

India’s Solar Imports Rise 14% QoQ in Q1 2026, Exports Continue to Decline

India imported solar cells and modules worth over $1.27 billion (~₹116 billion) in Q1 2026, a 2.8% year-over-year (YoY) decline from $1.3 billion (~₹112.9 billion) in Q1 2025, according to data from the Department of Commerce. On ...

June 1, 2026

Markets & Policy

PM Surya Ghar Crosses Four Million, But FY 2027 Target Remains Distant

Rooftop solar installations under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana have crossed the four million milestone, according to data from the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) and Mercom India Research. In social media post...

June 1, 2026

Solar

India’s Solar EPC Market Shifting Toward Digital Simulation Tools: Interview

Solar engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contractors are increasingly turning to design and simulation platforms to cut proposal delays, improve design accuracy, and connect field assessments with simulation, financi...

June 1, 2026

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Karnataka Issues New Rules for Transmission Licenses Under Competitive Bidding

The Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) has issued regulations governing the procedure, terms, and conditions for granting transmission licenses for intrastate transmission projects selected through tariff-based competitive bidding....

June 2, 2026

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Uttarakhand Rules Against Connectivity Fees for EHV Load Enhancement

The Uttarakhand Electricity Regulatory Commission (UERC) has clarified that the Power Transmission Corporation of Uttarakhand (PTCUL) is not required to execute a separate connection agreement directly with consumers seeking a new EHV connection, an...

June 2, 2026

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Vesper Energy Secures $236 Million Financing for Texas Solar Project

Vesper Energy, a U.S.-based utility-scale solar and battery storage project developer, has reached financial close on $236 million in debt financing for its 201 MW Nazareth Solar project in Swisher County, Texas. The financing package includes a...

June 2, 2026

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Avaada Group Secures $950 Million for Renewable Energy Projects

Renewable energy company Avaada Group has secured $950 million in financing from a consortium of global and domestic banks for renewable energy projects in India. The financing covers the financial closure of its firm and dispatchable renewable...

June 2, 2026

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Eelpower Energy Acquires 50 MW Battery Storage Project in UK

Eelpower Energy, an energy storage project developer backed by Equitix, Aware Super, and the National Wealth Fund, has acquired the 50 MW/100 MWh Stoneworthy battery storage project in Great Britain from renewable energy company RES. The Stoneworthy...

June 2, 2026

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Uttar Pradesh Adopts Tariffs for 165.5 MW of Solar Power Under KUSUM

The Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (UPERC) has adopted tariffs of ₹2.98 (~$0.0313)/kWh and ₹2.99 (~$0.0314)/kWh for the procurement of 165.5 MW of solar power under the PM KUSUM Component-C2 program. It also approved 29 power...

June 2, 2026

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Telangana Amends Power Supply Code to Mandate 18% Interest on Excess Billing

The Telangana Electricity Regulatory Commission (TGERC) has issued the Electricity Supply Code Third Amendment Regulation, 2026, requiring distribution companies (DISCOMs) to pay 18% interest per annum on excess amounts outstanding due to incorrect...

June 2, 2026

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IREDA’s Revenue for Q4 Jumps 14% Amid Higher Loan Disbursements

Government-owned lender Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) posted revenue of ₹21.75 billion (~$229 million) in the fourth quarter (Q4) of the financial year (FY) 2026, up 14% year-over-year (YoY) from ₹19.04 billion (~$200 million)....

June 2, 2026

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Rajasthan Sets September Deadline for Battery Storage Charging SOP

The Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Prasaran Nigam (RVPNL) has extended the time for implementing the standard operating procedure (SOP) for first-time charging (FTC) of battery energy storage systems installed at already commissioned and to-be-commissioned...

June 2, 2026

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NTPC Renewables Floats Tender for 300 MW Solar Projects in Rajasthan

NTPC Renewable Energy (NTPC REL) has invited bids for an engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) package for the development of 300 MW (1×300 MW) of grid-connected solar projects near Nokhra in Rajasthan. Bids must be submitted by June...

June 2, 2026

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