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India’s solar manufacturing industry has rapidly expanded over the past few years, driven by supportive government policies and growing domestic demand. However, industry leaders believe the next phase of growth will depend less on adding manufacturing capacity and more on investing in research and development (R&D), automation, upstream integration, and advanced technologies to compete globally.Panelists at a discussion titled “Raising the Bar: Technology, Quality, and Innovation in Solar Manufacturing” at the Mercom India Renewables Summit 2026, called for policy support for the ancillary industry on the lines of the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers mandate for solar cells and modules.R&D Key to Next Phase of India’s Solar Growth, Global Competitiveness

R&D Key to Next Phase of India’s Solar Growth, Global Competitiveness - Mercom India India’s solar manufacturing industry has rapidly expanded over the past few years, driven by supportive government policies and growing domestic demand. However, industry leaders believe the...

Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam (GUVNL) has announced the winners of the auction to procure power from 250 MW of grid-connected wind projects(Phase-XI).

NLC India Renewables, Juniper Green Energy, and Powerica bagged 100 MW, 50 MW, and 50 MW at a tariff of ₹3.51 (~$0.0368)/kWh, respectively. Cu-Built Renewable Energy won 50 MW at a tariff of ₹3.52 (~$0.0369)/kWh.GUVNL Announces Winners of 250 MW Wind Auction

GUVNL Announces Winners of 250 MW Wind Auction - Mercom India Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam (GUVNL) has announced the winners of the auction to procure power from 250 MW of grid-connected wind projects (Phase-XI).

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has extended the implementation timeline of mandatory compliance under the Solar Systems, Devices and Components Goods Order, 2025 for solar inverters with capacities above 200 kW.MNRE Extends Self-Certification for Solar Inverters Above 200 kW

MNRE Extends Self-Certification for Solar Inverters Above 200 kW - Mercom India The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has extended the implementation timeline of mandatory compliance under the Solar Systems, Devices and Components Goods Order, 2025 for solar inverters...

France has awarded 326 rooftop solar projects with a combined capacity of 300.23 MW under the 12th round of its competitive procurement program for commercial and industrial (C&I) installations.According to the Commission de régulation de l’énergie (CRE), the auction covered solar installations on buildings, agrivoltaic greenhouses, canopies, and agrivoltaic canopies with capacities exceeding 500 kWp. The tender attracted 1,221 bids.France Awards 300 MW of Rooftop Solar Projects in C&I Auction

France Awards 300 MW of Rooftop Solar Projects in C&I Auction - Mercom India France has awarded 326 rooftop solar projects with a combined capacity of 300.2 MW under the 12th round of its competitive procurement program for commercial and industrial (C&I) installations.

GAIL (India) has invited bids to appoint a project management consultant (PMC) for its proposed 600 MW ground-mounted captive solar power project integrated with a 550 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) at the TUSCO Solar Park in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh.GAIL Seeks Consultant for 600 MW Solar, 550 MWh Battery Storage Project

GAIL Seeks Consultant for 600 MW Solar, 550 MWh Battery Storage Project - Mercom India GAIL (India) has invited bids to appoint a project management consultant (PMC) for its proposed 600 MW ground-mounted captive solar power project integrated with a 550 MWh battery energy storage...