India added nearly 6 GW of solar open access capacity in the first half (1H) of the calendar year 2026, up 42% year-over-year (YoY) compared to 4 GW, according to Mercom...

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has directed inverter manufacturers supplying rooftop solar systems under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana to ensure...

The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) has allowed Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company (MSEDCL) to implement the utility-led aggregation...

The Tamil Nadu government announced that electricity consumers installing solar panels under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana will receive a subsidy of up to ₹100,...

The Tamil Nadu government has announced that electricity consumers installing solar panels under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana will receive a subsidy of up to...

India has supported rooftop solar installations for over 5 million households under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana since its launch in February 2024; the Ministry...

An overwhelming majority of rooftop solar systems installed under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana are above 3 kW, according to statistics furnished by the...

Bihar Renewable Energy Development Agency (BREDA) has invited bids for formulating a detailed project report (DPR) to implement the Model Solar Village Scheme under PM...

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) said it has received several complaints about incorrect electricity bills issued by distribution companies (DISCOMs)...

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved an $850 million loan to support reforms which will fast-track the rollout of the Indian government’s flagship rooftop...

The Bihar Electricity Regulatory Commission (BERC) has waived application and meter-testing charges for domestic rooftop solar consumers under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft...

Two Rajasthan distribution companies, Jodhpur Vidyut Vitran Nigam (JdVVNL) and Jaipur Vidyut Vitran Nigam (JVVNL), have invited bids to set up 110 MW of grid-connected...

The World Bank has approved an $890 million (~₹84.95 billion) financing package to support the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana. The financing package comprises an $820...

The State Bank of India (SBI) has proposed that the limit for lending to renewable energy entities under priority sector lending should be increased from ₹350 million...

India’s solar open access market recorded 55% QoQ growth in Q1 2026, adding 2.7 GW, supported by favorable regulatory developments, proactive state-level policies,...