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Karnataka Expands Net Metering to 1 MW, Drops Mandatory Storage Proposal

The Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) has expanded net metering for distributed solar photovoltaic (DSPV) projects to all consumer categories and raised...

August 26, 2026

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Melvin Mathew

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South Central Railway Eyes Expansion After Gains from 2.5 MW Rooftop Solar

Railway stations offer large roof areas across passenger terminals, administrative buildings, and service sheds. By installing rooftop solar systems on these structures,...

August 26, 2026

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Melvin Mathew

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C&I

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Rooftop

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Solar
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Tamil Nadu Targets 50% Renewables in Power Mix by 2031

Tamil Nadu plans to increase renewable energy to 50% of its power mix by 2031, backed by new solar and wind capacity, battery energy storage systems, pumped storage...

August 26, 2026

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Rakesh Ranjan

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Markets & Policy

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Renewable Energy
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Eastern Railway Invites Bids for 1.5 MW Rooftop Solar Systems

The Asansol Division of the Eastern Railway has invited bids to install grid-connected rooftop solar systems with a total capacity of 1,500 kW under the renewable energy...

August 26, 2026

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Rakesh Ranjan

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Solar

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Tenders & Auctions
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Uttar Pradesh Tenders 11 MW Rooftop Solar Projects

The Uttar Pradesh New and Renewable Energy Development Agency (UPNEDA) has invited bids to install 11 MW of grid-connected rooftop solar projects at government buildings...

August 24, 2026

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Melvin Mathew

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Solar

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Tenders & Auctions
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Uttar Pradesh Tenders 2.5 MW Rooftop Solar Projects with Battery Backup

The Uttar Pradesh New and Renewable Energy Development Agency (UPNEDA) has invited bids to install 2.5 MW of hybrid rooftop solar systems with hybrid inverters and...

August 24, 2026

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Parth Shukla

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Energy Storage

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Solar

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Tenders & Auctions
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Daily News Wrap-Up: India’s Solar Imports Jump 50% YoY in Q2

India imported solar cells and modules valued at $1.26 billion (~₹119.41 billion) in the second quarter (Q2) of 2026, up 50.3% year-over-year (YoY) compared to $839.49...

August 24, 2026

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Mercom Staff

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Daily Wrap-up
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MNRE Mandates Storing Inverter Data of PM Surya Ghar Projects in India

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has directed inverter manufacturers supplying rooftop solar systems under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana to ensure...

August 20, 2026

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Melvin Mathew

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Market & Policy

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Rooftop

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Solar
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Daily News Wrap-Up: Solar Savings Drive Repeat C&I Demand

Energy-intensive commercial and industrial consumers are expanding solar capacity as rising grid tariffs, proven savings, easier financing, and sustainability targets...

August 19, 2026

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Mercom Staff

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Daily Wrap-up
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Hyderabad C&I Firms Eye Renewables to Lower Power Costs

Hyderabad, Telangana’s commercial and industrial (C&I) hub, is witnessing growing interest from businesses looking to adopt renewable energy solutions to lower...

August 19, 2026

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Melvin Mathew

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Solar
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Rooftop Solar Project to Help Textile Facility Save ₹63 Million Annually

Solar power solutions can help textile manufacturing facilities meet high daytime electricity demand by tapping into their extensive roof areas to set up solar...

August 18, 2026

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Rakesh Ranjan

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C&I

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Solar
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Rajasthan Launches Distributed Renewable Energy Project Monitoring Tool

The Rajasthan Renewable Energy Corporation (RRECL) has launched the Distributed Renewable Energy Project Monitoring Tool (DRE-PMT) to enable centralized and...

August 17, 2026

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Rakesh Ranjan

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Markets & Policy

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Solar
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India Adds Record 27 GW of Solar Capacity in First Half of 2026

India added a record 27 GW of solar capacity in the first half (1H) of the calendar year (CY) 2026, up 49% year-over-year (YoY) from 18 GW, according to Mercom India...

August 13, 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 DCR Solar Push Is Creating a Cost and Supply Crunch

The widening price gap between Domestic Content Requirement (DCR)-compliant and non-DCR modules is reshaping procurement and investment decisions across India’s...

August 12, 2026

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Rakesh Ranjan

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Mercom Research Focus

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Solar
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Pune Manufacturer Eyes ₹12 Million/Year Power Savings with Rooftop Solar

Automotive component manufacturers depend on a reliable and uninterrupted supply of electricity to ensure continuous production at their factories. Rooftop solar systems...

August 11, 2026

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Rakesh Ranjan

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C&I

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Solar

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