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Manufacturers Expect Solar Cell Crunch to Not Last Beyond a Year

The renewable energy industry believes there will be a shortage of solar cells over the next 12 months due to the ALMM List-II mandate, but strong domestic demand,...

July 8, 2026

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Melvin Mathew

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Manufacturing

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Modules

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Solar
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Skilling, R&D, Cost Competitiveness Key to India’s Solar Cell Manufacturing Growth

India’s solar cell manufacturing industry is entering a decisive phase as the domestic market adjusts to the implementation of the Approved List of Models and...

July 7, 2026

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Melvin Mathew

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Manufacturing

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Solar
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Daily News Wrap-Up: Industrial Decarbonization Drives Clean Energy

India’s decentralized energy market is emerging as a major driver of clean power demand, supported by open-access policies, growing commercial and industrial (C&I)...

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Manufacturing, Storage Draw Capital as Clean Energy Financing Matures

India’s clean energy financing landscape has expanded significantly over the past decade, but investors are becoming more selective as the market matures, with...

July 3, 2026

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Arjun Joshi

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Finance and M&A

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Renewable Energy
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How Industrial Decarbonization Can Power the Future of Clean Energy Growth

India’s decentralized energy market is emerging as a major driver of clean power demand supported by open-access policies, growing commercial and industrial (C&I)...

July 3, 2026

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Rakesh Ranjan

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Market & Policy

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Renewable Energy
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Daily News Wrap-Up: Prahlad Joshi Calls for Circular Economy in Renewables Sector

Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi emphasized the importance of India developing a circular economy for clean energy technologies during his...

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A Bankable Storage Ecosystem Needs Better Market Design, Local Manufacturing

India’s battery energy storage market will require stronger market design, phased domestic manufacturing, better monetization mechanisms, and continued policy...

July 2, 2026

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Arjun Joshi

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Energy Storage

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Market & Policy
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Project Structuring, Supply Chain Depth Key for Better Storage Deployment

Battery energy storage deployment in India might be expanding at scale, but the market still needs better project structuring, realistic tariffs, supply chain...

July 2, 2026

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Arjun Joshi

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Energy Storage

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Market & Policy
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Pralhad Joshi Calls for Promoting Circular Economy in Renewable Energy Sector

Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) Pralhad Joshi has emphasized the importance of India developing a circular economy for clean energy technologies...

July 2, 2026

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Melvin Mathew

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Renewable Energy

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Solar
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Daily News Wrap-Up: Domestic Demand Planning Crucial for Solar Manufacturing Growth

Demand creation is becoming the defining challenge for India’s solar industry as domestic manufacturing capacity expands and export opportunities remain limited,...

July 2, 2026

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Mercom Staff

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Daily Wrap-up

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Other
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Mercom India Unveils Winners of 2026 Renewable Energy Industry Awards

Mercom India has announced the winners of the sixth edition of its annual renewable energy industry awards at the Mercom India Renewables Summit 2026 in New Delhi. The...

July 1, 2026

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Melvin Mathew

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Renewable Energy

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Rooftop

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Solar
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Domestic Demand Planning Critical for Solar Manufacturing Growth

Demand creation is becoming the defining challenge for India’s solar industry as domestic manufacturing capacity expands and export opportunities remain limited,...

July 1, 2026

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Arjun Joshi

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Manufacturing

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Markets & Policy

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Solar
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Emerging Cell Technologies Key to India’s Next Solar Leap

The global solar industry is undergoing rapid technological transformation. Emerging cell technologies such as perovskites, heterojunction, back-contact architectures,...

June 26, 2026

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Melvin Mathew

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Modules

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Solar
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Domestic Manufacturing Resilience Key to Success of India’s Solar Story

India’s efforts to fast-track its clean energy transition and plan to achieve 500 MW in non-fossil energy capacity by 2030 hinge heavily on the resilience of its...

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Battery Storage Focus Shifts from Competitive Tariffs to Scalability

As India’s battery energy storage gains wider adoption, the focus has now shifted to project viability and long-term project execution. Battery storage projects are...

June 26, 2026

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Melvin Mathew

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Energy Storage

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Renewable Energy

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