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The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued an advisory to distribution companies (DISCOMs) and electricity departments recommending that they allow a capacity tolerance of up to 10% in the direct current (DC) capacity of rooftop...
July 29, 2026
India has made significant headway in expanding its solar module and cell manufacturing capacities over the years. However, a globally competitive manufacturing ecosystem also requires a robust domestic supply chain for balance-of-system (BoS) and...
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The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved an $850 million loan to support reforms which will fast-track the rollout of the Indian government’s flagship rooftop solar program, the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana. The loan is part of ADB’s...
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The Godavari Marathwada Irrigation Development Corporation (GMIDC) has invited expressions of interest (EOIs) for the development, operation, maintenance, and management of a 200 MW floating solar project with a co-located battery energy storage...
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The Kerala State Electricity Regulatory Commission (KSERC) approved the power sale agreement signed between the Kerala State Electricity Board and the Solar Energy Corporation of India for the procurement of 200 MW of solar power, coupled with a 100...
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