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Maharashtra Regulator Rejects Plea to Scrap Rooftop Solar Grid Support Charges

The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) rejected a petition filed by a renewable energy consultant seeking the abolition of grid support charges imposed...

June 10, 2025

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Arjun Joshi

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Solar
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Textile Firm AYM Syntex to Save ₹6.5 Million by Installing Rooftop Solar

Solar energy adoption is increasing in India’s commercial and industrial segments. Sectors such as textiles, foundries, automobiles, chemicals, and pharmaceuticals,...

June 9, 2025

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Staff

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C&I

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Monsoon Winds Reveal Weak Links in Rooftop Solar Installation Practices

As solar systems proliferate on India’s rooftops, a silent crisis is unfolding. The promise of clean energy and cost savings is being increasingly undercut by poor...

June 6, 2025

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Arjun Joshi

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Mercom Research Focus

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Himachal Homestay Recovers Solar Installation Cost and Saves ₹200,000 in 5 Years

With their homestay nestled in the hills of Himachal Pradesh, surrounded by pine trees and the Himalayas, adopting a nature-friendly lifestyle was a way of life for...

May 30, 2025

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Tina Freese

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C&I

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Solar
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Roofsol Raises ₹2 Billion from Aseem Infra for 93 MW Solar Projects

Maharashtra-based rooftop solar engineering, procurement, and construction services provider Roofsol Energy has secured ₹2.1 billion (~$24.67 million) in funding from...

May 26, 2025

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Arjun Joshi

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Finance and M&A

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Solar
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NTPC Floats O&M Tender for 56 MW Solar Project in Gujarat

NTPC has invited bids for two years comprehensive operation and maintenance (O&M) of 56.3 MW solar power projects at Kawas in Surat, Gujarat. The Kawas project...

May 26, 2025

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Melvin Mathew

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Open Access

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Solar

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Tenders & Auctions
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Urgent Measures Needed as DCR Module Shortage Slows PM Surya Ghar Progress 

When the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana was launched, it carried a bold promise. The goal was to help 10 million Indian households become prosumers through rooftop...

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Singareni Collieries Floats EPC Tender for 5 MW Rooftop Solar Systems

The Singareni Collieries Company (SCCL) has invited bids for the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) of 5 MWdc of grid-connected rooftop solar systems on...

May 15, 2025

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Arjun Joshi

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Solar

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Tenders & Auctions
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Military Engineer Services Floats 1.1 MW Rooftop Solar Tender

Military Engineer Services (MES) has invited bids to install 1,100 kW rooftop solar systems atop buildings at the Jaipur Military Station. Bids must be submitted by June...

May 12, 2025

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Arjun Joshi

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Solar

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Tenders & Auctions
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SJVN Floats Multiple Tenders for 10.59 MW Rooftop Solar Projects

SJVN has issued multiple tenders to develop grid-connected rooftop solar projects with a cumulative capacity of 10.59 MW across government buildings in India’s...

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Delhi Waives Fees for Rooftop Solar Systems up to 10 kW Under PM Surya Ghar

The Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) has waived application fees for feasibility analysis and registration charges for domestic consumers installing...

May 6, 2025

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Arjun Joshi

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Markets & Policy

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Solar
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Daily News Wrap-Up: POWERGRID Announces 3 MW Rooftop Solar Auction Winners

Smart Roof Solar Solutions and Gourav EnerGen India have won Power Grid Corporation of India’s auction to implement 3 MW of rooftop solar systems on its buildings in...

May 6, 2025

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Mercom Staff

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Daily Wrap-up
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Savings in Power Bills Key Motivator for C&I Clean Energy Transition

Adopting solar energy can offer critical electricity bill savings for commercial and industrial (C&I) stakeholders. At a recent C&I Clean Energy Meet hosted by...

April 29, 2025

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Tina Freese

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C&I

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Solar
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Andhra Waives Fees for Rooftop Solar Systems up to 10 kW Under PM Surya Ghar

The Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (APERC) has waived application fees and net metering charges for domestic consumers installing rooftop solar systems...

April 28, 2025

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Arjun Joshi

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Markets & Policy

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Solar
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Delhi’s Uttara Guruvayurappan Temple Turns Green with 80 kW Rooftop Solar System

Religious institutions across India are increasingly turning to solar energy to meet their energy needs and showcase their commitment to cutting down their carbon...

April 23, 2025

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Arjun Joshi

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C&I

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Solar

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