Daily News Wrap-Up: Transmission Roadblocks Threaten Renewables Expansion
TOPCon accounts for over 50% of India’s operational solar cell capacity
October 22, 2026
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Greater visibility into transmission readiness, earlier identification of potential delays, and closer coordination between generation and network development could help developers manage construction schedules, financing requirements, and project execution risks.
Tunnel oxide passivated contact (TOPCon) technology accounted for 51.6% of India’s operational solar cell manufacturing capacity, according to Mercom India’s PV Manufacturing Tracker. Monocrystalline technology was the second largest, accounting for 45% of the capacity.
The Haryana government’s opposition to the state electricity regulator’s recent decision to grant a parallel distribution license to a private entity has intensified the debate over competition in the power distribution sector.
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission allowed a 50 MW wind-solar hybrid project to retain its eligibility for a 100% waiver of interstate transmission system charges despite missing the June 30, 2025, commissioning deadline.
The Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission directed the Rajasthan State Load Despatch Centre to reconcile and facilitate the payment of outstanding deviation settlement mechanism dues claimed by a solar developer, amounting to approximately ₹19.5 million (~$206,119).
The Telangana Electricity Regulatory Commission clarified that grid support charges for co-located captive power projects must be calculated on the installed capacity after deducting the capacity supplied to third parties through open access and capacity committed under power purchase agreements with distribution licensees.
Power transmission-focused engineering, procurement, and construction company Transrail Lighting is acquiring a 49% equity stake in NOPL Pace Green Energy, which is developing 990 MW of solar projects in Maharashtra.
Waaree Renewable Technologies, the EPC arm of the Waaree Group, reported consolidated revenue from operations of ₹10.58 billion (~$111.59 million) in the second quarter (Q2) of the financial year (FY) 2027, a 36.53% year-over-year (YoY) increase from ₹7.75 billion (~$81.74 million).
Government-owned lender Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency reported revenue from operations of ₹23.45 billion (~$247.33 million) in Q2 FY 2027, up 14% YoY from ₹20.57 billion (~$216.95 million.
Adani Green Energy reported consolidated revenue from operations of ₹42.58 billion (~$449.08 million) in Q2 FY 2027, up 41.6% YoY from ₹30.08 billion (~$317.25 million).
