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India’s Solar Open Access Expansion Hit by Land Roadblocks

Consumers are increasingly shifting to solar open access due to rising electricity costs, corporate decarbonization goals, and the need for predictable long-term energy pricing. India added 7.8 GW of open access solar capacity in ...

April 13, 2026

Mercom Research Focus

Tata Power, Roofsol, Mahindra Lead India’s Rooftop Solar Market in 2025

Tata Power Solar, Roofsol Energy, Mahindra Solarize, Kalpa Power, and HARTEK emerged as the top rooftop solar installers in India in 2025, according to Mercom India’s India Solar Market Leaderboard 2026. Together, these five compa...

April 10, 2026

Markets & Policy

MNRE Doesn’t Foresee Supply Constraints for Solar Cells and Modules: Interview

In an exclusive interview with Mercom India, Santosh Kumar Sarangi, Secretary, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), shares his views on the government’s policies and programs related to renewable energy development, ...

April 10, 2026

Market & Policy

Rajasthan High Court Shields Solar Projects from Duty Exemption Rollback

In a significant ruling upholding policy certainty in India’s renewable energy sector, the Rajasthan High Court has held that the state government cannot retrospectively withdraw electricity duty exemptions promised under its Sola...

April 10, 2026

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Carborundum Universal to Source Power from Cleantech Solar’s 18 MW Project

Material sciences engineering solutions provider Carborundum Universal (CUMI) has signed a power purchase agreement with Putrim Renewables, a special purpose vehicle (SPV) of renewable energy solutions provider Cleantech Solar, to procure power from...

April 13, 2026

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CMI Campuses in Kerala Slash Electricity Costs with 294 kW Solar Installations

CMI Educational Institutions has commissioned 294 kW of rooftop solar installations across multiple campuses in Kerala, helping the group reduce electricity costs and adopt cleaner energy. SOL Energy Projects implemented the projects at Kristu Jyoti...

April 13, 2026

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MNRE Says NOC Rule Applies After Renewable Unit Commissioning in FDRE Projects

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has clarified that a no-objection certificate (NOC) would not be required for the sale of power from an energy storage system when it is charged using non-renewable sources and sold through merchant or...

April 13, 2026

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Europe Sets CBAM Prices for Q1 2026 at $88.03/Metric Ton of Carbon Equivalents

The European Commission (EC) has set the price of Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) certificates at €75.36 (~$88.03) per metric ton of carbon equivalents for the first quarter (Q1) of 2026. The CBAM prices are determined based on the average...

April 13, 2026

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Grid-Interactive Buildings Key to Managing India’s Energy Surge: IEA

Energy-efficient, grid-interactive buildings (EGIB) can help manage peak power demand, improve system flexibility, and enable large-scale integration of renewable energy to address grid strain caused by rising building energy demand in India,...

April 13, 2026

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SECI Invites Bids for 4.46 MW of Rooftop Solar Projects Across India

The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has invited bids to set up 4.455 MW of grid-connected rooftop solar projects (Tranche IX) across India under the renewable energy service company (RESCO) model. The scope of work includes obtaining a...

April 13, 2026

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Madhya Pradesh Offers Diverse Solar Solutions for C&I Consumers

Commercial and industrial (C&I) consumers in Madhya Pradesh have access to a wide range of renewable energy solutions, including rooftop solar, open access, and hybrid models. According to industry experts, solar solutions can be tailored to...

April 13, 2026

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Daily News Wrap-Up: Tata, Roofsol, Mahindra Lead India’s 2025 Solar Market

Tata Power Solar, Roofsol Energy, Mahindra Solarize, Kalpa Power, and HARTEK emerged as the top rooftop solar installers in India in 2025, according to Mercom India’s India Solar Market Leaderboard 2026. Together, these five companies accounted for...

April 13, 2026

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Himachal Proposes Levelized Tariff of ₹3.54/kWh for Biomass Projects

The Himachal Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (HPERC) has proposed a levelized tariff of ₹3.54 (~$0.038)/kWh for biomass gasifier power projects up to 5 MW. The levelized tariff will apply to the financial year (FY) 2027. Stakeholders can...

April 13, 2026

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