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How Renewable Energy Developers are Rewriting Strategies for Post-ISTS Waiver

For nearly a decade, India’s interstate transmission system (ISTS) waiver has quietly shaped renewable power economics. By lowering landed tariffs on interstate sales, it encouraged the adoption of corporate open access and gave d...

August 28, 2025

Mercom Research Focus

Faulty Installation of TOPCon Bifacial Modules Raises Fire Risk on Metal Roofs

The increasing demand for TOPCon bifacial solar modules has raised concerns among industry professionals about their potential for unsafe installation, particularly on sheet metal roofs. TOPCon bifacial modules, which are primaril...

August 22, 2025

Solar

VSL Renewable Wins O&M Contract for NTPC Green’s 810 MW Solar Projects

VSL Renewable Services has won the operation and maintenance (O&M) contract for 810 MWp of NTPC Green Energy’s (NGEL) 1,864 MW solar power projects in Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Rajasthan. The O&M will be fo...

August 28, 2025

Other Energy

SCC Infrastructure Wins SECI’s 15,000 TPA Green Ammonia Auction

SCC Infrastructure has won Solar Energy Corporation of India’s (SECI) auction to supply 15,000 tons per annum (TPA) of green ammonia under the Strategic Interventions for Green Hydrogen Transition (SIGHT) program (Mode-2A-Tranche-...

August 28, 2025

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NLC India Commissions 52.83 MW of 300 MW Solar Project in Rajasthan

Government-owned lignite mining and power generation company NLC India has commissioned the first phase of a 300 MW solar power project with a capacity of 52.83 MW at Barsingar in the Bikaner district of Rajasthan. The project’s part capacity...

August 28, 2025

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Andhra Pradesh Invites Bids for 1,000 MW/2,000 MWh BESS Projects

The Transmission Corporation of Andhra Pradesh (APTRANSCO) has issued a request for selection for the development of 1,000 MW/2,000 MWh battery energy storage systems (BESS) across seven substations in the state. Bids must be submitted by September...

August 28, 2025

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SAEL Industries Commissions 200 MW Solar Project in Rajasthan

SAEL Industries’ special purpose vehicle (SPV), Sunfree Energy RJP1, has commissioned a 200 MW solar power project in Jalore, Rajasthan. The project was commissioned on August 17, 2025, ahead of its scheduled commercial operation date. The company...

August 28, 2025

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WBERC Sets Net Billing and Gross Metering Feed-in Tariffs for Rooftop Solar

The West Bengal Electricity Regulatory Commission (WBERC) has issued an order, determining the feed-in tariff for net billing and gross metering under the West Bengal Electricity Regulatory Commission (Grid Interactive Rooftop Solar Photovoltaic...

August 28, 2025

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Bihar Issues Draft Regulations for Renewable Energy Tariff Determination

The Bihar Electricity Regulatory Commission (BERC) has released the draft Bihar Electricity Regulatory Commission (Terms and Conditions for Tariff Determination from Renewable Energy Sources) Regulations, 2025. The draft regulations are designed to...

August 28, 2025

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ACME Cleantech Wins SECI’s 25,000 TPA Green Ammonia Auction

ACME Cleantech Solutions has won Solar Energy Corporation of India’s (SECI) auction to supply 25,000 tons per annum (TPA) of green ammonia under the Strategic Interventions for Green Hydrogen Transition (SIGHT) program (Mode-2A-Tranche-I). ACME...

August 28, 2025

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POWERGRID Bags Transmission Project to Integrate Renewable Energy in Karnataka

Power Grid Corporation of India (POWERGRID) has received a letter of intent from REC Power Development and Consultancy (RECPDCL) to establish an interstate transmission system (ISTS) in Karnataka to integrate renewable energy generation. POWERGRID...

August 28, 2025

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Supply Chain Shortages and Inflation Delay Power Transmission Projects

India’s power transmission sector is staring at supply chain shortages and higher procurement costs due to a high demand for transformers and other critical transmission components. Stakeholders report a growing stress in the power system supply...

August 28, 2025

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