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Tribunal Asks Regulator to Re-Examine Penalty on POWERGRID Due to Project Delay

The Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (APTEL) recently ruled in favor of the Power Grid Corporation of India (POWERGRID) and asked the Central Electricity Regulatory...

March 20, 2023

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Rakesh Ranjan

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Solar
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US Top Destination for Indian Solar Module Exports in 2022

India’s solar module exports witnessed an unprecedented surge in 2022, recording a 321% hike year-over-year (YoY), totaling $561.6 million. It was primarily driven...

March 14, 2023

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Arjun Joshi

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Markets & Policy

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Solar
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China Flags India’s ALMM Mandate as a ‘Specific Trade Concern’ at WTO

China has once again raised a ‘Specific Trade Concern’ against India’s regulation that permits the deployment of only domestically manufactured solar modules for all...

March 15, 2023

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B.S. Nagaraj

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Markets & Policy

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Solar
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European Parliament to Mandate Solar Rooftops for All New Buildings by 2028

The European Parliament adopted the revised Energy Performance of Buildings Directive, mandating the use of solar rooftop systems for all new buildings by 2028 and...

March 16, 2023

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Satish Shetty

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Consumers

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Markets & Policy

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Rooftop

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Solar
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MNRE Notifies ALMM Exemption for Solar Projects Until March 31, 2024

As first reported by Mercom that the government is considering exempting solar projects from procuring modules listed in the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers...

March 10, 2023

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B.S. Nagaraj

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Markets & Policy

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Solar
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Expedited Wind Projects to Help Developing Economies Generate Revenue and Jobs

Wind projects could shore up revenue and jobs for the economies of Argentina, Colombia, Egypt, Indonesia, and Morocco which have a combined potential of 3.5 GW, Global...

March 15, 2023

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Arjun Joshi

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Markets & Policy

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Wind
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Uttarakhand Strives to Drive Solar via ‘Self-Employment,’ but Challenges Remain

Uttarakhand is a hilly state with limited solar installations and primarily depends on hydroelectric projects for its power needs. However, the state has recently...

March 9, 2023

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Gautamee Hazarika

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Markets & Policy

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Mercom Research Focus

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Solar
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Foreign Direct Investment in India’s Renewable Sector Dips 46% in Q3 FY 2023

Foreign Direct investment (FDI) in India’s renewable energy sector stood at $251 million (~₹20.5 billion) in the third quarter (Q3) of the financial year (FY) 2023,...

March 6, 2023

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Rakesh Ranjan

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Other

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Renewable Energy
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CERC Approves Tariffs for 1.4 GW of ISTS-Connected Solar Projects

The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) recently approved the tariffs of ₹2.37 (~$0.028)/kWh and ₹2.38 (~$0.029)/kWh discovered through a competitive...

March 10, 2023

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Rakesh Ranjan

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Markets & Policy

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Solar
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Delay in ALMM Approval Process Restricts Domestic Solar Module Supplies

Even as the industry awaits official order on lifting the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) mandate for developers due to the lack of domestic solar...

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Coal-Based Thermal Plants Must have 40% of Generation Capacity from Renewables

The Ministry of Power has announced that any coal or lignite-based thermal generation station coming up on or after April 1, 2023, must either install or procure...

March 6, 2023

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Rakesh Ranjan

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Renewable Energy
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Spain Installs 2.6 GW of Rooftop Solar Capacity in 2022

Over 2,649 MW of rooftop solar capacity was installed in Spain in 2022, according to the annual report published by the Spain’s Association of Renewable Energy...

March 7, 2023

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Arjun Joshi

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Markets & Policy

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Solar
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Kerala Regulator Sets ₹2.69/kWh as Average Renewable Power Purchase Cost for FY23

Kerala State Electricity Regulatory Commission (KSERC) has set ₹2.97(~$0.036)/kWh and ₹2.69(~$0.033)/kWh as the average power purchase cost (APPC) for financial years...

March 2, 2023

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Arjun Joshi

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Markets & Policy

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Renewable Energy
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Module Warranty Insurance Key to Solar Market’s Growth: Mercom Webinar

Warranty of solar modules is a crucial part of any solar installation, as modules account for nearly 40% of project cost. Warranty covers both the product and its...

March 2, 2023

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Rakesh Ranjan

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Markets & Policy

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Solar
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Mercom to Host a Webinar on Solar Module Performance Warranty Insurance

Solar modules account for nearly 40% of the total project cost. Maintaining their quality and efficiency for the entire lifetime (25-30 years) becomes critical so that...

February 27, 2023

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Rakesh Ranjan

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Markets & Policy

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Solar

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