The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy’s (MNRE) option, allowing residential consumers to voluntarily forgo subsidies under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, could create a distinct market opportunity for larger rooftop solar installations. The “Give It Up” option allows consumers to install rooftop solar systems without claiming Central Financial Assistance.

The winners of the sixth Mercom India Awards 2026 will be announced during the Mercom India Renewables Summit 2026, and the awards will be presented by Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi. For over a decade, Mercom India has chronicled India’s transition from conventional energy sources to a cleaner, more sustainable energy future through its market intelligence, research, news coverage, and advisory services.

As India expands its solar manufacturing and deployment capabilities, attention is increasingly shifting toward establishing a fully self-reliant domestic supply chain that encompasses the bill of materials and balance-of-system components.

MNRE issued a standard operating procedure to address consumer complaints and violations by registered vendors under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana. The program is being implemented nationwide through distribution companies, electricity departments, and state-level implementing agencies.

The Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (UPERC) declared the reduction in the Goods and Services Tax rate on procurement of renewable energy devices and parts, from 12% to 5%, as a ‘Change in Law’ event under the power purchase agreements for the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan Component-C2 solar projects.

UPERC directed the Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation to execute fresh wheeling and banking agreements for 13 captive users by June 30, 2026, without requiring a prior reduction in open access or in the long-term open access quantum.

The Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission approved BSES Rajdhani Power’s petition to issue a tender for a 195 MWh battery energy storage system at the 66/11 kV Harinagar, Sagarpur, Delhi Transco Pappankala 2, Bindapur, and G4 Dwarka grid substations.

For the first time, the government has begun tracking electricity generation from renewable sources by including it in the Index of Industrial Production (IIP), a key macroeconomic metric used by policymakers while framing industrial policies. The inclusion of renewable energy as a distinct component in the revised IIP series indicates the mainstreaming of clean energy within India’s economic environment.

Yash Highvoltage, a manufacturer of transformer bushings for the power generation, transmission, and distribution sectors, approved a preferential issue of equity shares and convertible warrants worth approximately ₹1.51 billion (~$16 million). The company’s board approved the issuance of up to 1,262,131 equity shares and 832,177 convertible warrants at an issue price of ₹721 (~$7.62) per security. Each warrant will be convertible into one equity share.

The Solar Energy Corporation of India invited bids for the balance-of-system package for a 70 MW interstate transmission system-connected solar power project with a 25 MW/50 MWh battery energy storage system at Ramagiri in the Sri Sathya Sai district, Andhra Pradesh. The last date to submit bids is July 24, 2026. Bids will be opened on the same day.

NTPC Renewable Energy invited bids for the engineering, procurement, and construction package to develop 600 MW of grid-connected solar power projects in Dhule, Maharashtra. The project will comprise two blocks of 300 MW each. Bidders may quote for either one block or both blocks.

Maharashtra-based rooftop solar engineering, procurement, and construction services provider Roofsol Energy secured ₹2.6 billion (~$27.55 million) in funding from Aseem Infrastructure Finance to support the development of solar projects in India.

Germany-based solar cell manufacturing equipment supplier RENA Technologies signed a contract with Emmvee Energy to supply solar cell production equipment with a total manufacturing capacity of 6 GW. The order will support the production of Emmvee’s tunnel-oxide-passivated-contact solar cells.

In 2025, a record 664 GW of new solar capacity was installed globally, taking the total operating capacity worldwide to about 2.9 TW, according to SolarPower Europe’s Global Solar Market Outlook 2026-2030. The report stated that solar generated 2,778 TWh of power and supplied around 9% of global electricity.

The World Trade Organization agreed to establish a panel to review India’s import tariffs for solar cells and modules, which China says discriminate against its solar products. China said that its concerns over India’s measures remain unresolved despite bilateral consultations.