Rooftop Solar

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Bhopal Civic Body Floats Tender for 2 MW Rooftop Solar Projects

Bhopal Municipal Corporation (BMC) has issued a tender to set up grid-connected rooftop solar projects with an aggregate capacity of 2 MW across 304 locations. The...

July 30, 2026

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Parth Shukla

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Tenders & Auctions
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Larger Capacity Rooftop Solar Systems Dominate PM Surya Ghar Installations

An overwhelming majority of rooftop solar systems installed under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana are above 3 kW, according to statistics furnished by the...

July 30, 2026

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B.S. Nagaraj

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DCR Module Shortage Derails Rooftop Solar Timelines Despite Strong Demand

Accounting for 18% of India’s total solar installations in Q1 2026, the rooftop solar segment has been a key growth driver in the country’s efforts to fast-track...

July 30, 2026

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Arjun Joshi

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Mercom Research Focus

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MNRE Allows DISCOMs to Use Surya Ghar Funds for Energy Storage Projects

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has said distribution companies (DISCOMs) may use funds remaining with them under the ‘Incentives to DISCOMs’ component...

July 29, 2026

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Melvin Mathew

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Markets & Policy

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MNRE Flags Complaints Over Incorrect Rooftop Solar Billing by DISCOMs

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) said it has received several complaints about incorrect electricity bills issued by distribution companies (DISCOMs)...

July 29, 2026

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Parth Shukla

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Markets & Policy

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MNRE Advises DISCOMs to Allow 10% DC Capacity Tolerance for Rooftop Solar

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued an advisory to distribution companies (DISCOMs) and electricity departments recommending that they allow a...

July 29, 2026

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Arjun Joshi

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Markets & Policy

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ADB Approves $850 Million Loan to Speed Up PM Surya Ghar Rollout

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved an $850 million loan to support reforms which will fast-track the rollout of the Indian government’s flagship rooftop...

July 29, 2026

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Finance and M&A

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SECI Tenders 5.29 MW Rooftop Solar Projects at Eight Government Institutions

The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has invited bids to select solar power developers for setting up 5.29 MW rooftop solar projects across eight government...

July 27, 2026

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Melvin Mathew

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Tenders & Auctions
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SECI Announces Winners of 4.4 MW Rooftop Solar Project Auction

The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has announced the winners of its auction to set up 4.455 MW of grid-connected rooftop solar projects (Tranche IX) across...

July 24, 2026

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Parth Shukla

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Tenders & Auctions
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Banaras Locomotive Works Invites Bids for 1 MW Rooftop Solar Project

Banaras Locomotive Works (BLW), a production unit of Indian Railways, has invited bids to install a 1 MW grid-connected rooftop solar power project at its workshop in...

July 20, 2026

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Melvin Mathew

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Solar

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Tenders & Auctions
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Delhi Regulator Simplifies Net Metering Rules for Rooftop Solar Projects

The Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) has amended net metering guidelines for rooftop solar projects by replacing the existing three-tier rooftop solar...

July 17, 2026

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Parth Shukla

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Markets & Policy

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Solar
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Pharma Firm Kilitch to Save Around ₹15 Million Annually with Rooftop Solar Project

The healthcare sector stands to benefit significantly from transitioning to solar energy, given its high power requirements. By leveraging available rooftop space,...

July 16, 2026

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Melvin Mathew

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Solar
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Himachal Pradesh Proposes Easier Rooftop Solar Application Process

The Himachal Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (HPERC) has issued draft regulations to simplify the rooftop solar application process and align the rules with...

July 15, 2026

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Parth Shukla

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Markets & Policy

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Solar
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Bihar Waives Application, Meter Testing Charges for Residential Rooftop Solar

The Bihar Electricity Regulatory Commission (BERC) has waived application and meter-testing charges for domestic rooftop solar consumers under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft...

July 14, 2026

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Parth Shukla

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Markets & Policy

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Rooftop

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Solar
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Bihar Regulator Clears Revised PPA for 275 MW Rooftop Solar Project

The Bihar Electricity Regulatory Commission (BERC) has approved the proposed energy accounting mechanism and revised power purchase agreement (PPA) for a 275 MW rooftop...

July 10, 2026

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Arjun Joshi

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Market & Policy

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