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Gujarat: KPI Green Gets 36.87 MW Captive Solar Orders

Gujarat-based KPI Green Energy said its subsidiary, Sun Drops Energia, has secured Letters of Award (LoA) and Letters of Intent (LoI) for developing 36.87 MW of solar power projects under its Captive Power Producer (CPP) segment. The projects are tentatively scheduled to be completed in the financial year 2025-26, in various tranches as per the terms […]

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Ladakh Floats Draft Rooftop Solar Policy For Commercial Prosumers

The Ladakh Power Development Department (LPDD) has released a Draft Rooftop Solar Policy to accelerate the deployment of rooftop solar energy systems among commercial consumers. The policy outlines a targeted, subsidy-based initiative for installing grid-connected rooftop solar PV systems, aiming to leverage a commercial base of over 10,800 consumers and a sanctioned load of nearly […]

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MERC Rejects Scrapping of Grid Support Charges for Rooftop Solar

The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) has dismissed a petition seeking to eliminate Grid Support Charges (GSC) applicable to rooftop solar systems in the state. The state power regulator ruled that the charges were legally established and necessary to maintain grid stability and service infrastructure. The order was passed after a petition was filed in […]

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IndiGrid to Buy Rs. 2,100Cr Transmission, Solar Assets From ReNew

India’s power sector infrastructure investment trust (InvIT) has executed definitive agreements to acquire one solar and one transmission asset, aggregating to an Enterprise Value (EV) of approximately Rs. 2,108 crore, excluding any net working capital and cash adjustments. Inclusive of the adjustments the EV shall not exceed ~Rs. 2,175 crore.  The solar asset, Renew Solar […]

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Rooftop Solar Adoption Spurred Energy-Conscious Behaviour: Report

A latest report jointly produced by the Uttar Pradesh Renewable Energy Development Agency (UPNEDA) and energy think tank Vasudha Foundation claimed that the adoption of rooftop solar in Varanasi led to boosting energy-conscious behaviour among the prosumers. The report took a deep dive to understand the socio-economic impact of the adoption of rooftop solar in […]

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Diu Becomes First Fully Solar-Powered District With 11.88 MW Capacity

Diu has become a shining national example of renewable energy adoption in India, with its entire daytime electricity demand being met through solar energy, said Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi. With an 11.88 MW capacity (9 MW ground-mounted and 2.88 MW rooftop). Union Minister Joshi visited Diu today to review its […]

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PM-KUSUM: Gujarat Farmers to Earn Rs 2.83/Unit for Surplus Solar

The Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC) has approved the implementation of Component C of the PM-KUSUM scheme, setting the stage for large-scale solarization of grid-connected agricultural pumps across the state. In an order issued in response to a petition filed by the state’s four distribution companies (DGVCL, MGVCL, PGVCL, and UGVCL) along with Gujarat Urja […]

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Australia’s Residential Storage Boom Portends The Next Solar Trigger In India As Well

Australia is among the frontrunners in the recent surge of energy storage that the world is witnessing. Needed in order to support the robust renewable energy growth and the changing energy industry dynamics. The home / residential battery market, in particular, is experiencing significant growth in Australia, with a recent surge in demand attributed to […]

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Pakistan’s Unexpected Solar Boom Comes With Pitfalls For the Future

In recent weeks, Pakistan has been cited as an example of a solar success increasingly. The reason? An unprecedented boom in solar capacity additions, perhaps as high as 15 GW in 2024, that have helped the country leapfrog its way to the top 6 solar markets worldwide. Powered by Cheap Chinese imports that face little […]

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