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ISA held its Seventh Regional Committee Meeting in Colombo to discuss cross-border solar cooperation and access expansion.

ISA to host Asia-Pacific solar meeting in Colombo mid-July

By Prudhvi Rani 09 Jul 2025

Sunkind Energy is deploying automated systems across 6.4 GW of solar cell and module capacity.

India adds over 14 GW solar manufacturing pipeline in June

New investments, large-scale projects, and big collaborations accelerated India’s domestic PV manufacturing growth in June, with over 14 GW of new capacity announced.

By Karthik Srivasthav G 08 Jul 2025

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Wind energy generation increased sharply in June, while solar output declined due to seasonal shifts.

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June sees 6.8 GW RE tenders, $1.63B investments in India

India’s RE sector in June 2025 saw a 54% rise in wind output, 11.7% drop in solar generation, strong BESS auctions, and $1.63 billion in investments, per JMK Research.

By Karthik Srivasthav G 08 Jul 2025

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The Lalitpur solar project was expected to generate jobs and support regional development in southern Uttar Pradesh.

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Hindustan Power begins 435 MW PV project in UP

In Uttarpradesh,Hindustan Power began construction of a 435 MW solar project in Lalitpur, awarded by UPPCL in April 2025 to supply electricity for 25 years in Uttar Pradesh.

By Prudhvi Rani 08 Jul 2025

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MERC’s FY 2025–26 tariff order has reshaped corporate PPAs, halving solar capacity and reducing savings across Maharashtra.

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MERC tariff changes disrupted solar PPAs across Maharashtra

Maharashtra MERC altered TOD slots, banking rules, and charges, affecting existing and new solar PPAs, including RE100 goals and corporate savings statewide.

By Prudhvi Rani 08 Jul 2025

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Each MW under Kusum-C has required 4 acres, with private land lease fees funding rural schools and anganwadi centers.

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Karnataka generates 200 MW solar under Kusum-C scheme.

A 200 MW of solar generation was completed under Karnataka’s Kusum-C scheme, with 545 MW capacity more planned to supply daytime power to farms.

By Nandini Yelabaka 08 Jul 2025

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VIPL’s acquisition has pushed Adani Power’s operational total to 18.150 GW and targets 30,670 MW by FY 2029–30.

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Adani Power acquires 600 MW VIPL thermal plant in Maharashtra

The ₹4,000 crore acquisition of VIPL’s 600 MW plant in Maharashtra has raised Adani Power’s capacity to 18.150 GW under its expansion plan.

By Nandini Yelabaka 08 Jul 2025

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A six-member independent committee led by Manoj Singh is reviewing the proposal.

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ReNew gets final $8 per share bid from Masdar, CPP & ADIA

ReNew Energy Global has received a final $8 per share buyout offer from Masdar, ADIA's Platinum Hawk, CPP Investments, and Sumant Sinha, dated July 2, 2025.

By Prudhvi Rani 08 Jul 2025

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Mono PERC and bifacial module prices in India have declined to INR 17.70/Wp and INR 17.80/Wp, respectively.

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India’s solar prices ease, major manufacturing projects progress in June

JMK Research reported falling PV module prices in June 2025, while Involt Energy, Satvik Solar, and TP Solar announced manufacturing capacity expansions in India.

By Karthik Srivasthav G 07 Jul 2025

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POE-based bifacial modules have shown less than 2% degradation over 2.5 years in tropical South India.

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POE shows higher reliability over EVA in bifacial modules

Sprng Energy’s Ruchir Desai confirmed that POE encapsulants have shown better durability than EVA in bifacial and glass-glass PV modules through field and lab findings.

By Karthik Srivasthav G 07 Jul 2025

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