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Policy & Incentives GST on Solar —
5% or 18%?
Policy & IncentivesWeek 1

GST on Solar — 5% or 18%? The 2026 Guide for Businesses

Clear breakdown of GST rates on solar panels, inverters, mounting structures and EPC contracts. What's taxed at what rate and how to structure your purchase to maximise ITC.

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Policy & Incentives Net Metering
Gazette: 2025
Policy & IncentivesWeek 2

How to Read a TSSPDCL/APEPDCL Net Metering Gazette: What Changed in 2025

Decoding the 2025 net metering gazette amendments: export tariff rates, settlement cycles, metering requirements and what it means for your C&I solar project.

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Practical Guide Choosing a Solar
EPC Contractor
Practical GuidesWeek 3

How to Choose a Solar EPC Contractor in Hyderabad: 7 Questions to Ask

A buyer's guide to vetting solar EPC companies in Hyderabad — from PVsyst reports and equipment quality to DISCOM empanelment and after-sales O&M commitments.

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Sector Deep-Dive Solar + BESS
for Hospitals
Sector Deep-DivesWeek 4

Solar + BESS for Hospitals: Ensuring 24/7 Power Reliability

How hospitals across Telangana and AP are using solar + LFP battery storage to eliminate DG dependency, reduce power costs by 40%, and ensure critical load uptime.

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Policy & Incentives Accelerated
Depreciation (Sec 32)
Policy & IncentivesWeek 5

Accelerated Depreciation on Solar Assets (Section 32): A CFO's Cheat Sheet

40% WDV depreciation in Year 1, effective cost reduction, and how to structure the solar purchase to maximise tax savings for Indian manufacturers and corporates.

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Comparison RESCO vs Purchase
vs Bank Loan
ComparisonWeek 6

RESCO vs Purchase vs Loan: Which Solar Model Works for Your Factory?

Side-by-side financial analysis of EPC outright purchase, bank loan, and zero-capex RESCO/OPEX for a 500 kW factory in Telangana — with IRR, NPV and cash flow scenarios.

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Policy & Incentives AP Virtual
Net Metering Pilot
Policy & IncentivesWeek 7

Andhra Pradesh's Virtual Net Metering Pilot: What It Means for Multi-Site Businesses

APEPDCL's virtual net metering pilot explained — who qualifies, how credits transfer across meters, and the opportunity for multi-site corporates in AP.

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Case Study Hotel Vizag:
₹40L Annual Saving
Case StudiesWeek 8

Case Study: 500 kW Solar + BESS for a Mid-Scale Hotel in Vizag

How a 4-star hotel in Visakhapatnam cut its electricity bill by 48% with a 500 kW rooftop solar + 200 kWh BESS system — with actual savings data and lessons learned.

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Technical TOPCon vs
Mono PERC 2026
TechnicalWeek 9

TOPCon vs Mono PERC Panels: Which Should You Choose in 2026?

Efficiency, degradation, price premium, temperature coefficient and LID/LETID behaviour compared. A decision framework for C&I buyers in South India's climate.

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Practical Guide TSSPDCL Approval
Timeline 2026
Practical GuidesWeek 10

How Long Does TSSPDCL Net Metering Approval Actually Take?

A step-by-step timeline of the TSSPDCL net metering process — application, technical feasibility, DISCOM inspection, meter installation and first settlement cycle.

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Practical Guide Open Access Solar
Above 1 MW
Practical GuidesWeek 11

Open Access Solar Above 1 MW: A Step-by-Step Guide for Factory Owners

Everything a large C&I consumer needs to know about open access solar in Telangana and AP — eligibility, banking charges, SLDC registration and wheeling costs.

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Market Trends India's 40 GW
Rooftop Target
Policy & IncentivesWeek 12

India's 40 GW Rooftop Solar Target: What's the Progress in 2026?

Where India stands on its 40 GW rooftop solar target under PM Surya Ghar — state-wise progress, capacity addition trends, and what it means for C&I buyers.

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Technical Group Captive
Solar SPV Guide
TechnicalWeek 13

What Is Group Captive Solar and Should Your Company Join?

Group captive solar explained — how a consortium of companies can collectively own a solar plant, enjoy open access benefits, and share costs and generation proportionally.

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Comparison SIDBI vs HDFC
vs SBI Solar Loans
ComparisonWeek 14

MSME Solar Loans in 2026: SIDBI, HDFC, SBI Green Schemes Compared

Interest rates, tenure, collateral requirements and processing fees for leading MSME solar loan schemes — helping small businesses find the most affordable financing.

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Case Study Warehouse Solar:
750 kW, Hyderabad
Case StudiesWeek 15

Case Study: Warehouse & Logistics Solar in Hyderabad — 750 kW Case

How a logistics hub in Hyderabad achieved a 4-year payback by combining 750 kW of rooftop solar with EV fast chargers for its delivery fleet.

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Market Trends BESS Import
Duty Relief 2026
Policy & IncentivesWeek 16

BESS Import Duty Relief 2026: What It Means for Indian C&I Buyers

The 2026 Union Budget exemptions on battery storage imports — which cell chemistries are covered, how much costs fall, and the implications for BESS project economics in India.

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