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Led by Solar, Renewables Overtake Thermal in India’s Power Mix

Solar power accounted for 26.5% of India’s total installed power capacity and 52.7% of the total installed renewable energy capacity as of December 2025. Solar...

February 2, 2026

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Gulam Mustafa

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Renewable Energy

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Solar
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WTO Backs China, Directs US to Roll Back Clean Energy Subsidies

The World Trade Organization (WTO) has held that the clean energy subsidies introduced by the U.S. under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) are inconsistent with its...

February 2, 2026

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B.S. Nagaraj

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Markets & Policy

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Renewable Energy
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Healthy Operational Efficiency Pushes Websol’s Revenue Up 77.2% in Q3 FY 2026

Solar cell and module manufacturer Websol Energy System’s revenue increased 77.2% year-over-year (YoY) to ₹2.61 billion (~$28.51 million) from ₹1.47 billion (~$16.05...

February 2, 2026

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Parth Shukla

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Markets & Policy

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Solar
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In Temporary Cheer for Solar Sector, Silver Prices Crash After Months-long Rally

Global silver prices crashed at the end of last week, ending a sustained six-month rally driven by demand, safe-haven buying, and inventory dips in China. In one of the...

February 2, 2026

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B.S. Nagaraj

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Markets & Policy

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Solar
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Uttar Pradesh Regulator Approves Tariff for NREL’s 400 MW Solar Project

The Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (UPERC) has approved a tariff of ₹2.56 (~$0.028)/kWh for NTPC Renewable Energy’s (NREL) 400 MW solar project. The...

January 29, 2026

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Melvin Mathew

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Markets & Policy

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Solar
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BEE’s New Building Code Could Boost Solar Adoption in Commercial Buildings

A new building code rolled out by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) to improve energy efficiency in commercial buildings and office spaces could drive renewable...

January 29, 2026

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Parth Shukla

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Markets & Policy

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Mercom Research Focus

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Solar
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Suzlon Bags 248.85 MW Wind Turbine Order from ArcelorMittal

Wind turbine manufacturer Suzlon Group has secured a 248.85 MW wind turbine generator order from Luxembourg-based steel and mining company ArcelorMittal Group through...

January 28, 2026

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Parth Shukla

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Markets & Policy

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Wind
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US Slaps Countervailable Duties on Select Chinese Solar Cell Companies

The U.S. Department of Commerce has imposed countervailable duties on select crystalline silicon cells, whether or not assembled into modules, imported from China during...

January 28, 2026

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B.S. Nagaraj

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Solar

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Technology
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Telangana Regulator Amends Open Access Rules to Clarify REC Eligibility

The Telangana Electricity Regulatory Commission (TGERC) has amended the Terms and Conditions of Open Access Regulation, 2024, to clarify the regulatory treatment of...

January 28, 2026

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Meghana Prasad

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Renewable Energy
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OERC Issues Draft Rules on Grid Support Charges for Captive Generators

The Odisha Electricity Regulatory Commission (OERC) has proposed a structured framework for levying grid support charges on captive generating projects operating in...

January 27, 2026

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Rakesh Ranjan

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Markets & Policy

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Solar
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Government to Infuse ₹50 Billion Equity Into SIDBI

The Union Cabinet has approved equity support of ₹50 billion (~$545.72 million) to the Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI). SIDBI offers loans to micro,...

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Gujarat Regulator Revises Commissioning Timelines for Renewable Energy Projects

The Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC) has allowed petitions filed by Gujarat Energy Transmission Corporation (GETCO) seeking amendments to the state’s...

January 23, 2026

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Rakesh Ranjan

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Markets & Policy

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Solar
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GWEC: Asia-Pacific to Lead as Global Wind Capacity Heads Toward 2 TW by 2030

Asia-Pacific continues to drive global wind growth, led by China and India, as worldwide wind capacity is expected to surpass 2 TW by 2030, according to the Global Wind...

January 23, 2026

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Meghana Prasad

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Markets & Policy

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Wind
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Solar and Wind to Account for 21% of U.S. Power Generation by 2027: EIA

Utility-scale solar is the fastest-growing energy source in the U.S., with an expected increase to 424 billion kWh by 2027, up from 290 billion kWh in 2025, according to...

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Germany Adds 16.4 GW of Solar Capacity in 2025, Setting a New Record

Germany added 16.4 GW of solar capacity in 2025, up 1.2% year-over-year (YoY) and setting a new record, according to data from the Federal Network Agency...

January 22, 2026

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Parth Shukla

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Markets & Policy

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Solar

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