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MENA Weekly Roundup: Morocco Added Over 1 GW of Solar Capacity in 2025 - Mercom India
16+ hour, 36+ min ago (382+ words) MENA Weekly Roundup: Morocco Added Over 1 GW of Solar Capacity in 2025 Mercomindia. com MENA Weekly Roundup: Morocco Added Over 1 GW of Solar Capacity in 2025 Here are some noteworthy cleantech news and announcements from around the Middle East and North Africa…...
Agra Hospital Eyes Lower Power Costs With 321. 6 k W Rooftop Solar System
15+ hour, 3+ min ago (335+ words) The Institute of Mental Health and Hospital in Uttar Pradesh's Agra district has installed a 321. 6 k W rooftop solar system with the potential to generate 469, 536 units of electricity annually. The move will help the institution offset a significant portion of…...
Suniva to Merge With SUNation Energy in Reverse Merger Deal - Mercom India
11+ hour, 33+ min ago (297+ words) The combined company is expected to operate under the Suniva name and retain SUNation's Nasdaq listing SUNation Energy, a provider of residential and commercial solar energy systems and battery storage solutions, has signed a definitive reverse merger agreement with Suniva,…...
Qualitas Energy Acquires 164 MW Solar Project in US - Mercom India
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (283+ words) The project, acquired from Bechtel Enterprises, could also include up to 64 MW of battery storage Qualitas Energy, an investment firm specializing in renewable energy, energy transition, and sustainable infrastructure, has acquired a development-stage solar project in Illinois, U. S. , with a planned…...
Textile Manufacturer RMP Group Goes Solar to Cut Power Expenses - Mercom India
1+ day, 14+ hour ago (321+ words) The 433-k W rooftop system is expected to save the company "6. 63 million annually Large commercial and industrial (C&I) consumers are increasingly adopting solar power to advance their sustainability objectives and lower electricity costs. Companies with steady power demand can achieve…...
Daily News Wrap-Up: Mercom Renewables Summit Returns for Sixth Edition - Mercom India
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (529+ words) Rajasthan leads India's solar open access market in Q1 Rajasthan emerged as the leading state for solar open access installations in the first quarter (Q1) of 2026. The state commissioned over 1 GW of solar open access capacity during the quarter, accounting for 39% of…...
Daily News Wrap-Up: Extreme Weather Puts Solar Modules to the Test - Mercom India
4+ day, 16+ hour ago (265+ words) India's solar industry shifts focus to timely module sourcing Recent extreme weather events in Rajasthan and other parts of the country raised concerns about the structural durability of rooftop solar installations, with industry experts citing aluminum frames used in solar…...
US Adds 3. 63 GW of Utility-Scale Solar Capacity in Q1 - Mercom India
4+ day, 17+ hour ago (1156+ words) Energy storage was the fastest-growing segment Utility-scale solar was the largest contributor to new clean power capacity in the U. S. in the first quarter (Q1) of 2026, adding 3. 63 GW and accounting for 56% of all new clean power capacity additions, according to the American…...
Extreme Weather Exposes Hidden Risks in Rooftop Solar Module Design: In-Depth Analysis - Mercom India
5+ day, 17+ hour ago (833+ words) Industry experts point to module frame quality, structural design, and installation standards as critical to installation resilience in extreme weather Recent extreme weather events in Rajasthan and other parts of the country have raised concerns about the structural durability of…...
India Extends Countervailing Duty on Malaysian Solar Glass for Five Years - Mercom India
6+ day, 12+ hour ago (259+ words) A duty of 9. 71% will apply to solar glass exported from two Malaysian companies The Ministry of Finance has extended the countervailing duty on imports of textured tempered glass originating in or exported from Malaysia, a product widely used in the…...