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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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Daily News Wrap-Up: MNRE Clears Solar Projects Awaiting ALMM-II Relief

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) allowed provisional commissioning of utility, captive, and commercial and industrial solar power projects installed...

June 24, 2026

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Mercom Staff

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MNRE Allows Commissioning of Solar Projects Awaiting ALMM-II Exemption

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has allowed provisional commissioning of utility, captive, and commercial & industrial (C&I) solar power projects...

June 23, 2026

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Rakesh Ranjan

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Rajasthan Directs DISCOMs to Honor ALMM-II Exemptions for PM Surya Ghar

Rajasthan’s Energy Department has directed the state’s distribution companies (DISCOMs) to process all PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bili Yojana applications under the ‘Give...

June 17, 2026

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Arjun Joshi

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Daily News Wrap-Up: ALMM List-II May Tighten Cell Supply for Module Makers

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...

June 16, 2026

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Mercom Staff

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Daily Wrap-up
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MNRE Grants One-Month ALMM List II Relief for Certain Rooftop Solar Projects

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has allowed a limited exemption from the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) List II requirement for certain...

June 15, 2026

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Arjun Joshi

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Solar
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Daily News Wrap-Up: India’s Floating Solar Potential Assessed at 102 GW

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) assessed India’s floating solar potential at over 102.18 GW and said it is working on a dedicated program to promote...

June 12, 2026

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Mercom Staff

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Daily Wrap-up
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India’s Large-Scale Solar Pipeline Tops 200 GW

India’s large-scale solar project pipeline has crossed a significant milestone, exceeding 200 GW for the first time, according to data from the Mercom India...

June 12, 2026

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B.S. Nagaraj

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Mercom Research Focus
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EESL Invites Bids for 50 MW Solar Plus 40 MWh Battery Storage Project

Energy Efficiency Services (EESL) has invited bids for the installation of a 50 MW grid-connected solar project with a 10 MW/40 MWh battery energy storage system at the...

June 10, 2026

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Rakesh Ranjan

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Solar

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Tenders & Auctions
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MNRE Waives Factory Inspection for Higher-Wattage ALMM Solar Modules

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has waived the requirement for physical factory inspections for certain higher-wattage solar modules under the Approved...

June 9, 2026

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Arjun Joshi

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Modules

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Solar
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ALMM List-II Relief Only for PM Surya Ghar Consumers Giving Up Subsidy

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has clarified that residential rooftop solar consumers availing net metering under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana...

June 9, 2026

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Rakesh Ranjan

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Solar
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Daily News Wrap-Up: Developers Flag Risks in GNA Milestone Extension 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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MNRE Panel Will Review ALMM Solar Cell Exemption Extension Requests

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has constituted an expert committee to examine applications from net metering and open access renewable energy projects...

June 8, 2026

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Arjun Joshi

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Markets & Policy

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Solar
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India’s Solar Industry Shifting Focus to Timely Module Sourcing

Rising solar demand across India, driven by rooftop subsidies, clarity on open access, and commercial and industrial (C&I) adoption, is resulting in developers and...

June 4, 2026

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Parth Shukla

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C&I

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Solar
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Daily News Wrap-Up: Solar System Cost Rises for Projects Using Chinese Modules

The average system cost of large-scale solar projects showed mixed trends across module technologies during the first quarter (Q1) of 2026, with Chinese module-based...

June 4, 2026

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