The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy’s (MNRE) option, allowing residential consumers to voluntarily forgo subsidies under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, could...

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) allowed provisional commissioning of utility, captive, and commercial and industrial solar power projects installed...

India may struggle to meet its 100 GW wind energy target for 2030, with current installed capacity and a modest pipeline falling short of the required pace. According...

The rooftop solar market in Andhra Pradesh continues to face a complex mix of financial and policy-related challenges. While residential demand remains supported by the...

India’s floating solar market is gaining momentum, with the project pipeline now exceeding 1 GW and cumulative commissioned capacity also approaching the same level,...

Maharashtra’s recent rooftop solar policy revisions have fundamentally altered project economics, making the viability of solar-plus-storage systems increasingly...

India added 4.6 GWh of battery energy storage capacity in the first quarter (Q1) of 2026, a 941% increase from 442.7 MWh added in Q4 2025, according to Mercom India...

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...

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...

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) assessed India’s floating solar potential at over 102.18 GW and said it is working on a dedicated program to promote...

India’s solar open access market recorded 55% quarter-over-quarter growth in the first quarter (Q1) of 2026, adding 2.7 GW, supported by favorable regulatory...

Firm and Dispatchable Renewable Energy (FDRE) projects are creating new revenue opportunities for developers by enabling the sale of excess renewable generation. These...

The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission’s (CERC) proposed framework for milestone extension charges could bring greater discipline to the General Network Access...

Mercom India’s sixth edition of its flagship event, the Mercom India Renewables Summit, will be held on July 1 and 2, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency in New Delhi. A key...

Recent extreme weather events in Rajasthan and other parts of the country raised concerns about the structural durability of rooftop solar installations, with industry...