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Impact of New Right-of-Way Compensation Rules on Transmission Buildout Challenges

Right-of-way (RoW) disputes have been a major bottleneck to faster buildout of power transmission infrastructure, as renewable energy capacity is added at a rapid pace....

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Success of Green Energy Corridor III Hinges on Timely Project Execution

The Green Energy Corridor Phase III (GEC III) program has the potential to create new opportunities for transmission equipment suppliers, EPC firms, battery storage...

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Battery Storage Projects May Gain from Rule Change on Charging, Discharging

Battery energy storage system (BESS) developers with existing connectivity can increase the storage duration of their projects without seeking additional grid...

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Deadline Relief Protects Subsidies for Legacy Rooftop Solar Projects

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy’s (MNRE) decision to extend the deadline for central financial assistance (CFA) claims for legacy rooftop solar projects...

September 15, 2026

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Arjun Joshi

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Mercom Research Focus

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Rooftop

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Solar
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High Court Ruling Clears Right-of-Way Hurdle, Helps Speed Up Transmission Projects

Transmission infrastructure development has struggled to keep pace with India’s rapid addition of renewable energy generation capacity. Transmission projects...

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Lower CTUIL Cost Benchmarks Ease Financial Closure for Renewable Projects

The Central Transmission Utility of India’s (CTUIL) sharp reduction in benchmark project costs could ease financial closure compliance for solar, wind, and battery...

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CEA’s Proposed Storage Mandate Could Reshape Solar and Wind Project Economics

The Central Electricity Authority’s (CEA) proposal to mandate co-located energy storage systems (ESS) for new ground-mounted solar and onshore wind projects could...

September 7, 2026

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Rakesh Ranjan

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Mercom Research Focus

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Paid

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Renewable Energy
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Gujarat Energy Banking Reform Reduces Near-Term Costs for Open Access

The Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission’s (GERC) decision to reduce banking charges to ₹1 (~$0.01)/kWh from ₹1.5 (~$0.015)/kWh after a 2.5-year interval has...

August 31, 2026

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Melvin Mathew

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Mercom Research Focus

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Paid

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Solar
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CERC’s Connectivity Relief a Double-Edged Sword for Delayed Renewable Projects

As a conditional relief measure for renewable energy developers granted grid connectivity access, the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) recently...

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