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CAQM DG Set Restrictions in NCR: What Factories Face

What CAQM's year-round and GRAP rules mean for diesel gensets in NCR factories, the fines involved, and why solar plus battery storage is the safer hedge.

22 Oct 20266 min read

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HERC Order: Faridabad Factory Wins Solar Connectivity Fight

HERC's 21 Sept 2026 order granted deemed connectivity to a Faridabad factory's 6 MW captive solar project after HVPNL missed the 30-day deadline — plus a revolving-approval mandate that speeds up every Haryana open-access application.

3 Oct 20267 min read

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DHBVN Defers Net-Meter & Load-Enhancement Charges to First Bill

DHBVN's August 2026 circular lets rooftop solar applicants under PM Surya Ghar pay net-meter and auto load-enhancement charges in the first electricity bill after commissioning, not at application. What it means for Haryana rooftop solar.

24 Aug 20268 min read

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MNRE West Asia Force Majeure: Renewable Extension Rules

MNRE's 21 Aug 2026 advisory gives renewable projects a 2-4 month force majeure extension for West Asia disruptions. Eligibility and C&I developer actions.

24 Aug 20268 min read

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Rajasthan's New BESS Mandate for C&I Solar Above 5 MW

RRECL's draft SOP requires 2-hour BESS at 5% of capacity for Rajasthan renewable projects above 5 MW. Here is who it affects and what compliance requires.

24 Aug 20267 min read

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UP Changes Captive Solar Verification Rules in 2026

UPERC repealed its 2022 captive verification rules to align with central Electricity (Amendment) Rules, 2026. Here is what changed for UP captive and group-captive solar.

24 Aug 20266 min read

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ALMM List-2 Relief Until Dec 2026: C&I Solar Buyer Guide

MNRE now allows net-metering and open-access projects to commission without ALMM List-II cells until 31 December 2026. See what changes for C&I buyers.

16 Jul 20269 min read

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India's Record 26 GW Solar in H1 2026: Industry Impact

India added 26 GW of solar in Jan–June 2026, up 43% YoY, with rooftop up 104%. What the record means for C&I buyers, tariffs and module supply in 2026.

16 Jul 20267 min read