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Q2 2026 Sees Project Cost Declines Across Most Large-Scale Solar Technologies

The average system cost of large-scale solar projects declined across most module technologies during the second quarter (Q2) of the calendar year 2026. Quarterly movements remained relatively narrow, and the overall cost structur...

August 28, 2026

Mercom Research Focus

India Added 6.6 GW of Rooftop Solar Capacity in 1H 2026

India added 6.6 GW of rooftop solar capacity in the first half (1H) of 2026, up 131% year-over-year (YoY) from 2.8 GW, according to Mercom India Research’s newly released Q2 and 1H 2026 India Rooftop Solar Market Report. In the se...

August 27, 2026

Market & Policy

Karnataka Expands Net Metering to 1 MW, Drops Mandatory Storage Proposal

The Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) has expanded net metering for distributed solar photovoltaic (DSPV) projects to all consumer categories and raised the maximum permissible capacity to 1 MW from the 500 kW pro...

August 26, 2026

Grid

India’s Grid Not Designed for Inverter-Based Renewable Power: Interview

As renewable energy capacity expands and curtailment risks increase, transmission infrastructure is becoming central to India’s energy transition. The grid urgently needs to be redesigned to accommodate the variability of renewabl...

August 28, 2026

Latest News

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Voya Energy Raises $35 Million to Scale Aluminum-Based Energy System

Voya Energy, a company that develops aluminum-based metal-fuel energy systems, has raised $35 million in a Series A funding round to support the commercial deployment of its energy system. Energy Impact Partners led the round, with participation...

August 28, 2026

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Sembcorp Green Infra Files Draft Papers for ₹37.5 Billion IPO

Renewable energy company Sembcorp Green Infra has filed a draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to raise up to ₹37.5 billion (~$392.76 million) through an initial public offering (IPO). The IPO...

August 28, 2026

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Certain Energy Raises $14 Million to Scale Manganese Flow Batteries

Certain Energy, a UK long-duration energy storage company developing manganese flow batteries, has raised £10 million (~$13.63 million) in a Series A funding round to commercialize its technology and prepare for grid deployments. The British...

August 28, 2026

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Byhmgard Acquires Rights to 50 MW Battery Storage Project in Finland

Byhmgard, a utility-scale energy storage project developer, has entered into binding agreements through a wholly owned project company to acquire the rights to the 50 MW Hitura battery energy storage project in Finland. Callio-Hitura Solarpark, a...

August 28, 2026

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Daily News Wrap-Up: India Rooftop Solar Additions Surge 131% in 1H 2026

India added 6.6 GW of rooftop solar capacity in the first half (1H) of 2026, up 131% year-over-year (YoY) from 2.8 GW, according to Mercom India Research’s Q2 and 1H 2026 India Rooftop Solar Market Report. In the second quarter (Q2) of 2026, rooftop...

August 28, 2026

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JinkoSolar’s Q2 Revenue Falls 31% as Module Market Pressures Persist

China-headquartered solar cell and module manufacturer JinkoSolar posted revenue of RMB12.36 billion (~$1.85 billion) in the second quarter (Q2) of 2026, down 31.3% year-over-year (YoY) from RMB17.99 billion (~$2.7 billion) and below the analyst...

August 28, 2026

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Military Engineer Services Floats O&M Tender for 5 MW Solar Project

The Military Engineer Services (MES) has invited bids for the comprehensive operation and maintenance (O&M) of a 5 MW solar photovoltaic project in Mhow, Madhya Pradesh. The last date to submit bids is September 17. Bids will be opened by...

August 27, 2026

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China’s Solar Capacity Reaches 1.29 TW in July, Up 16% YoY

China’s installed solar power capacity reached 1.29 TW at the end of July 2026, up 16.1% year-over-year (YoY), according to the latest electricity statistics released by the National Energy Administration (NEA). The country’s wind power capacity...

August 27, 2026

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