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Q4 Sees Solar Open Access Slowdown in Karnataka, Rajasthan, UP

India’s solar open access market witnessed a slowdown in the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2025, with regulatory changes, tariff structuring, and grid constraints affecting project development and the pace of commissioning in major marke...

March 10, 2026

Markets & Policy

Karnataka High Court Stays 2 GW Sharavathy Pumped Storage Project

The Karnataka High Court has issued an interim order stopping activities related to the construction of the 2 GW Sharavathy pumped storage project (PSP) in Karnataka. The High Court noted that the Sharavathy Valley Lion-Tailed Mac...

March 11, 2026

Markets & Policy

PM KUSUM 2.0 to Have 10 GW Agrivoltaics Component: Pralhad Joshi

The second phase of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (PM-KUSUM) will include a 10 GW agrivoltaics component to promote the colocation of solar panels with crops. According to Minister for New and Rene...

March 11, 2026

C&I

C&I Consumers a Key Driver of India’s Renewable Growth

India’s commercial and industrial (C&I) consumers have emerged as one of the most important drivers of renewable energy adoption in the country. As companies seek to manage rising electricity costs, improve energy security, an...

March 10, 2026

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Mufin Green Finance Raises ₹3.24 Billion Via Share Sale

Mufin Green Finance, a non-banking financial company focused on financing sustainable assets, has raised ₹3.24 billion (~$35.22 million) through the preferential allotment of equity shares and warrants. Mufin Green allotted 24,930,765 fully paid-up...

March 11, 2026

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Telangana Sets ₹0.13/kWh Additional Surcharge for Open Access Consumers

The Telangana Electricity Regulatory Commission (TGERC) has set an additional surcharge of ₹0.13 (~$0.0014)/kWh on applicable open access consumers for the first half of FY 2026-27, covering the period from April 1, 2026, to September 30, 2026. The...

March 11, 2026

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TNERC Adopts Tariff for Two 15 MW Solar Plus 45 MWh Battery Storage Projects

The Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission (TNERC) has approved a tariff of ₹4.47 (~$0.048)/kWh for two 15 MW solar projects integrated with 45 MWh battery energy storage systems in the Karur and Thiruvarur districts. The projects will be...

March 11, 2026

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Privi Speciality Chemicals to Procure Power from 16.6 MW Solar Project

Mumbai-based Privi Speciality Chemicals will procure power from a 16.60 MW solar project as a captive user by acquiring a 26% equity stake in Radiance MH Eleven, a special purpose vehicle (SPV) of Radiance Renewables, which is developing the project...

March 11, 2026

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West Bengal Invites Bids for O&M of 8 MW Rooftop Solar Projects

West Bengal State Electricity Distribution Company (WBSEDCL) has invited bids for the operation and maintenance (O&M) of 8.4 MW of rooftop solar projects on buildings owned by WBSEDCL/West Bengal State Electricity Transmission Company for five...

March 11, 2026

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Rajasthan Proposes Amending Renewable Purchase Obligation Rules

The Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission (RERC) has issued draft amendments to its Renewable Purchase Obligation (RPO) Regulations, 2023, proposing changes to align the state’s framework with recent central government notifications under the...

March 11, 2026

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GREW Solar Bags Solar Module Supply Order Worth ₹5 Billion

Gujarat-based GREW Solar has secured a repeat order worth approximately ₹5 billion from a domestic independent power producer for the supply of M10R TOPCon solar modules. These high-efficiency modules will be deployed across several upcoming...

March 11, 2026

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Punjab Regulator Rejects Utility’s Move to Procure 2,200 MW Solar Power

The Punjab State Electricity Regulatory Commission (PSERC) has rejected Punjab State Power Corporation’s (PSPCL) plea to procure power from 2,200 MW of interstate transmission system (ISTS)-connected solar projects since its landed cost would be...

March 11, 2026

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