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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,...

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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...

June 24, 2026

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Arjun Joshi

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Mercom Research Focus

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Rooftop

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Solar
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Weak Vendor Rules, Financing Hurdles Hit Andhra Pradesh’s Rooftop Solar Market

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...

June 19, 2026

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Rakesh Ranjan

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Mercom Research Focus

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Solar
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India’s Floating Solar Pipeline Tops 1 GW, But Vast Potential Remains Untapped

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

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Maharashtra’s Storage Mandate Reshapes Rooftop Solar Economics

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

June 17, 2026

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Melvin Mathew

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Mercom Research Focus

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Rooftop

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Solar
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Solar Cell Manufacturing Skills Gap Holds Back India’s Manufacturing Ambitions

India’s solar manufacturing ecosystem remains heavily skewed toward modules. In 2025, nearly 119 GW of module manufacturing capacity was added, compared to just...

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ALMM-II Mandate May Strain Cell Supply for Standalone Module Manufacturers

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...

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FDRE Projects Create New Revenue Streams Through Surplus Power Sales

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

June 9, 2026

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Rakesh Ranjan

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Mercom Research Focus

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Renewable Energy
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Developers Flag Risks in CERC’s Network Access Delay Charges Proposal

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

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Extreme Weather Exposes Hidden Risks in Rooftop Solar Module Design: In-Depth Analysis

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

June 4, 2026

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Rakesh Ranjan

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Mercom Research Focus

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Solar
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New Energy Banking Rules May Hit Maharashtra’s Solar Open Access Project Economics

Maharashtra’s revised Multi-Year Tariff (MYT) order has reset the rules for commercial and industrial (C&I) solar in the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution...

May 27, 2026

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Rakesh Ranjan

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Mercom Research Focus

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Solar
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Can Automatic Generation Control and Grid-Forming Inverters Solve Grid Challenges?

With renewables overtaking coal-based sources in India’s installed power capacity, concerns are growing around intermittency, grid stability, and power balancing as...

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Bridging the Solar Skills Gap as Academia Races to Catch Up

India’s push to expand solar manufacturing is exposing a persistent gap between academic training and industry requirements, contributing to a growing shortage of...

May 22, 2026

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Meghana Prasad

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Manufacturing

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Mercom Research Focus

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Solar
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Kerala Begins Shifting Toward Solar-Plus-Storage as Rooftop Market Matures

Kerala’s residential rooftop solar market has seen a strong demand for solar-plus-storage systems over the past year. Consumers who previously chose standard...

May 20, 2026

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Arjun Joshi

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Mercom Research Focus

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Rooftop

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Solar
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Storage Becomes Critical to Solar Economics After Maharashtra Banking Changes

Maharashtra’s revised renewable energy and multi-year tariff framework ties solar consumption directly to the time of generation. The order defines solar hours as 09:00...

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