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ALMM-II Mandate May Strain Cell Supply for Standalone Module Manufacturers

India’s solar manufacturing sector is bracing for short-term pressure in the cell supply chain, with the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy’s (MNRE) mandating that projects use solar cells from the Approved List of Models and Ma...

June 15, 2026

Mercom Research Focus

India’s Large-Scale Solar Pipeline Tops 200 GW

India’s large-scale solar project pipeline has crossed a significant milestone, exceeding 200 GW for the first time, according to data from the Mercom India Renewable Energy Project Tracker. The milestone underscores the sca...

June 12, 2026

Grid

India’s Renewables Stare at Higher Curtailment Even Without Grid Constraints

With power surpluses projected to range between 48 GW and 115 GW due to changes in the technical minimum generation level of coal-based power stations, India could be staring at renewable energy curtailment in all 2030-31 scenario...

June 10, 2026

Inverters & BOS

Solar Trackers Can Boost Annual Energy Output by Up to 30%: Interview

The large-scale deployment of trackers has been a key growth driver for India’s solar energy sector and has supported the country’s transition to renewables by improving energy output and reducing lifecycle costs compared with con...

June 10, 2026

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Rice Exporter TLG Agro Traders Expands Rooftop Solar Capacity to 1.6 MW

The convenience of generating solar power with minimal land requirements makes rooftop solutions an ideal choice for commercial and industrial consumers. The savings on grid costs paired with ease of maintenance have prompted many companies like...

June 15, 2026

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CEA Standardizes Timelines for Interstate Transmission System Implementation

The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has issued standard implementation timelines for interstate transmission system (ISTS) projects to improve predictability and coordination in transmission development. The timelines were approved by the...

June 15, 2026

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Varun Beverages Hopes to Cut Power Bill by ₹60 Million with Rooftop Solar

As commercial and industrial companies explore clean energy options to offset rising energy costs and meet their sustainability commitments, on-site rooftop solar solutions have emerged as a viable solution. For large-scale manufacturers,...

June 15, 2026

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Karnataka Proposes New Rules for Grid Connectivity and General Network Access

The Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) has issued draft regulations to govern the connectivity and general network access for intrastate transmission and distribution systems. The draft Connectivity and General Network Access (GNA)...

June 15, 2026

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Rajasthan Tenders 201 MW Solar Projects Under Virtual Net Metering

The Rajasthan Renewable Energy Corporation (RREC) has invited bids to develop 201 MW of grid-connected solar power projects under the renewable energy service company (RESCO) mode. The projects will be developed to solarize government buildings...

June 15, 2026

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Daily News Wrap-Up: India’s Solar Project Pipeline Exceeds 200 GW

India’s large-scale solar project pipeline crossed a significant milestone, exceeding 200 GW for the first time, according to data from the Mercom India Renewable Energy Project Tracker. The milestone underscores the scale of project development...

June 15, 2026

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Cypress Creek Secures $3.5 Billion for Steel River Energy Center Project

Cypress Creek Energy, a U.S.-based solar and energy storage project developer, has secured $3.5 billion in financing for the first two phases of the Steel River Energy Center, a three-phase solar and battery storage project in Arkansas, U.S. The...

June 12, 2026

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Military Engineer Services Floats O&M Tender for 6 MW Solar Projects

Military Engineer Services (MES) has invited bids for the comprehensive operation and maintenance (O&M) of 4 MW and 2 MW solar projects at the Army area in Jodhpur, Rajasthan. The last date to submit bids is July 11, 2026. Bids will be opened on...

June 12, 2026

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Sembcorp Completes Acquisition of Alinta Energy for $4.5 Billion

Singapore-headquartered Sembcorp Industries has completed its previously announced acquisition of Australia-based Alinta Energy for an enterprise value of A$6.5 billion (~$4.3 billion) from Chow Tai Fook Enterprises. Sembcorp, an energy and urban...

June 12, 2026

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