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Uncertainty Over Charges for Captive Renewable Energy Projects Worries Developers

Regulatory ambiguity over the applicability of certain charges to interstate transmission system-connected captive renewable energy projects continues to trouble stakeholders, despite the Ministry of Power notifying the Electricit...

April 14, 2026

Grid

CTUIL Flags Grid Connectivity Challenges for 60 GW Renewables in Rajasthan

The Central Transmission Utility of India (CTUIL) has informed the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) that it is facing challenges in providing grid connectivity for around 60 GW of renewable energy capacity in Rajas...

April 14, 2026

Mercom Research Focus

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

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

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ANDRITZ to Supply Equipment for Torrent’s 3 GW Pumped Storage Project

Austria-based international technology group ANDRITZ has secured an order to equip Gujarat-based Torrent Power’s 3,000 MW Saidongar-1 pumped storage project (PSP) in Karjat, Maharashtra, with pump-turbines, motor-generators, and other...

April 14, 2026

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MENA Weekly Round-Up: Oman, Qatar Top Renewable Energy Growth in GCC

Oman and Qatar recorded the fastest renewable energy growth in the GCC in 2025, with installed capacity more than doubling, according to the International Renewable Energy Agency. Oman’s capacity surged 138.5% to 1,722 MW, while Qatar’s rose 106.2%...

April 14, 2026

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Om Power Transmission IPO Oversubscribed 2.37 Times

Gujarat-based power infrastructure manufacturer Om Power Transmission‘s ₹1.5 billion (~$15.98 million) initial public offering (IPO) was oversubscribed 2.37 times at the end of the bidding window on March 13, 2026. The price band was set...

April 14, 2026

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Solar Cell Capacity Under ALMM List-II Rises to 28 GW

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has expanded the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) List-II for solar cells, raising the total enlisted capacity to 27,753 MW  from 26,477 MW in February. A capacity of 2,829 MW of solar...

April 14, 2026

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Bihar Targets 100,000 Tons of Green Hydrogen/Green Ammonia Production by 2031

The Government of Bihar has set a target of producing 100,000 metric tons of green hydrogen and green ammonia by 2031. To achieve this, Bihar plans to develop approximately 1 GW of electrolyzer capacity and 2.5 GW of renewable energy capacity linked...

April 14, 2026

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Daily News Wrap-Up: Land Issues Slow India’s Solar Open Access Expansion

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 2025, a marginal...

April 14, 2026

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Odisha Electricity Regulator Proposes RCO Targets Rising to 43.33% by 2030

The Odisha Electricity Regulatory Commission (OERC) has proposed a phased increase in renewable consumption obligation (RCO) targets, mandating obligated entities to raise renewable energy consumption from 29.91% in 2024–25 to 43.33% by 2029–30. The...

April 13, 2026

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