The Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) has issued three separate orders over the past two weeks covering rooftop solar connectivity, recovery of power purchase costs and implementation of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure under the PM E-DRIVE Scheme. The orders introduce changes to the net metering approval process, permit higher Fuel and Power Purchase Adjustment…
The Himachal Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (HPERC) has issued draft amendments to the Himachal Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (Rooftop Solar PV Grid Interactive System) Regulations, 2015, proposing changes aimed at simplifying rooftop solar adoption and reducing procedural requirements for consumers. The proposed Fourth Amendment Regulations, 2026, seek to streamline the application process and remove the…
The Bihar Electricity Regulatory Commission (BERC) has approved the waiver of application fees and meter testing charges for domestic consumers applying for net-metering connections under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana. The decision was issued through an order dated July 9, 2026, on a joint petition filed by North Bihar Power Distribution Company Limited…
The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors has approved a financing package to support India’s PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana programme, which aims to accelerate rooftop solar adoption among 10 million rural and urban households. According to the World Bank, the programme is expected to expand access to clean energy, reduce household electricity costs…
BlackSoil has announced the acquisition of the solar financing business of Credit Fair, a B2B2C green energy financing platform focused on rooftop solar. The transaction, which is subject to necessary approvals, marks BlackSoil’s entry into India’s renewable energy financing sector. The acquisition includes Credit Fair’s solar financing business, management team, technology platform, brand and operating…
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued a clarification on the applicability of the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) List-II for solar PV cells for rooftop solar projects installed on government buildings. The clarification, issued through an Office Memorandum dated July 6, 2026, seeks to address ambiguities following the implementation…
GK Energy Limited has received an allotment for 10 MW of rooftop solar projects valued at Rs 48.02 crore, inclusive of GST. The order covers proposed rooftop solar installations at 1,150 locations across India and has been awarded by a distribution company. Order details The contract comprises one-time rooftop solar installations and is domestic in…
Nagaland has launched a statewide programme to install rooftop solar systems on 550 Village Council Halls under the Chief Minister’s Community Solar Partnership Initiative, a key component of the Nagaland Solar Mission. The initiative will add 1,650 kW of distributed solar capacity across 15 districts and expand clean energy access to rural community institutions, with…
Roofsol Energy has secured Rs 260 crore in financing from Aseem Infrastructure Finance to expand its commercial and industrial (C&I) solar independent power producer (IPP) portfolio in India. The company said the funding will support the development of its C&I solar IPP projects, including installations for JK Tyre & Industries Ltd, as well as around…
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for handling complaints against vendors registered under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana (PMSG-MBY). Issued through an Office Memorandum dated June 22, 2026, the SOP establishes a time-bound framework for addressing complaints related to installation quality, safety compliance, consumer…