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Domestic Solar Cell Supply Under Strain as Demand for TOPCon Modules Surges

The implementation of the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) List II mandate for solar cells is causing a TOPCon module supply squeeze, with developers, EPC contractors, and rooftop installers preferring them for the...

June 26, 2026

Mercom Research Focus

When Does It Pay to Give Up PM Surya Ghar Subsidy?

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy’s (MNRE) option that allows residential consumers to voluntarily forgo subsidies under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana could create a separate market opportunity for larger rooftop sol...

June 24, 2026

Energy Storage

Industry Must Perceive Battery Storage Systems as Grid Assets: Interview

India’s battery energy storage market might be gaining momentum, but sluggish project execution has exposed deeper questions around bankability, lifecycle costs, degradation risks, and market readiness. In an exclusive interview w...

June 29, 2026

Grid

Aligning Capacity, Transmission and Demand Key to India’s Renewables Growth

Large-scale renewable energy deployment in India is entering a phase where project capacity must be matched by transmission infrastructure, capital availability, supply chain readiness, land access, and operational coordination. A...

June 26, 2026

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Germany Awards 2.5 GW Onshore Wind Projects

Germany’s Federal Network Agency (Bundesnetzagentur) has announced the winners of its 2.5 GW onshore wind auction. The winning tariffs ranged from €0.0444 (~$0.05)/kWh to €0.0519 (~$0.059)/kWh. The volume-weighted average winning bid stood at €0....

June 29, 2026

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Matrix Renewables Secures Financing for 859 MW Solar, Storage Portfolio

Matrix Renewables, a renewable energy developer and independent power producer focused on solar and battery energy storage systems, has closed construction-to-term loan financing, tax equity commitments, and refinancing for an 859 MW solar and 167...

June 29, 2026

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CTUIL Issues Advisory on Force Majeure, Change in Law Claims by Transmission Projects

The Central Transmission Utility of India (CTUIL) has issued an advisory prescribing the procedure for handling force majeure and change-in-law claims under transmission service agreements. The advisory lays out the process that transmission service...

June 29, 2026

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Adani Green Commissions 150 MW Solar Project at Khavda in Gujarat

Renewable Energy Developer, Adani Green Energy (AGEL), has commissioned a 150 MW solar power project at Khavda in Gujarat through its wholly owned step-down subsidiary, Adani Renewable Energy Eight. Adani Green’s total operational renewable energy...

June 29, 2026

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POWERGRID Commissions 3.5 GW Transmission Project in Andhra Pradesh

Power Grid Corporation of India (POWERGRID) has commissioned a 3,500 MW transmission project to evacuate power from solar energy zones in Ananthapur and Kurnool in Andhra Pradesh. The transmission project was completed under the Transmission Scheme...

June 29, 2026

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PFC, REC Boards Clear Merger to Create Entity with ₹11 Trillion Loan Book

The boards of directors of the Power Finance Corporation (PFC) and REC Limited have approved the scheme of merger of the two public sector non-banking financial companies that lend to power and infrastructure projects. Under the arrangement, the two...

June 29, 2026

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Germany Floats Tender for 2.52 GW Onshore Wind Projects

Germany’s Federal Network Agency (Bundesnetzagentur) has invited bids to set up 2.52 GW of onshore wind projects. Bids must be submitted by August 3, 2026. The ceiling tariff has been set as €0.0725 (~$0.083)/kWh. Bundesnetzagentur said the total...

June 29, 2026

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Daily News Wrap-Up: TOPCon Demand Strains Domestic Solar Cell Supply

The implementation of the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers List II mandate for solar cells is causing a TOPCon module supply squeeze, with developers, engineering, procurement, and construction contractors, and rooftop installers preferring...

June 29, 2026

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Ashok Leyland’s EV Factory Goes Green with Rooftop Solar

Electric vehicles (EV) play a vital role in reducing carbon emissions and helping the country meet its sustainability targets. By reducing dependence on fossil fuel-based grid power for manufacturing, EV companies can further increase their...

June 26, 2026

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