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Notes on C&I renewable procurement, regulation and the Indian solar market.
Why Banking Rules Could Change the Economics of C&I Solar →
Tighter banking rules, like Maharashtra's same-slot banking, can change how much solar a C&I business can actually use. Here's what to evaluate beyond the tariff.
By Naga Satyam, Co-Founder, Wattmatch · October 2026
Group Captive Solar Scheme in India: 26% & 51% Rules for C&I Buyers →
Understand group captive solar in India, including the 26% ownership and 51% consumption requirements, captive vs open access, landed cost and key checks for C&I buyers.
By Shailesh Kumar Mishra, Co-Founder, Wattmatch · August 2026
The Hidden Cost of Open Access Power: What Actually Goes Into Your Renewable Energy Bill? →
A ₹3.50/unit solar quote isn't ₹3.50 landed. Here's what wheeling, transmission, CSS, additional surcharge and banking actually add to a C&I renewable energy bill.
By Naga Satyam, Co-Founder, Wattmatch · August 2026
How BESS Is Making Round-the-Clock Renewable Energy Possible for C&I Businesses →
Solar and wind can generate some of the cheapest electricity in India. Battery Energy Storage Systems are now solving the problem that comes next: making renewable power available when businesses actually need it.
By Shailesh Kumar Mishra, Co-Founder, Wattmatch · August 2026
India's Renewable Energy Policy Push: How Central and State Policies Are Making It Easier for C&I Businesses to Switch to Green Power →
From Green Open Access and renewable consumption obligations to state-level incentives and the upcoming PM-KUSUM 2.0, India's renewable-energy policy framework is increasingly designed to move businesses toward green power.
By Shailesh Kumar Mishra, Co-Founder, Wattmatch · August 2026
How Can a C&I Business Switch to Renewable Energy in India? A Step-by-Step Guide →
From understanding your electricity bill to signing a power purchase agreement and receiving your first unit of renewable electricity, here is what the transition actually involves.
By Shailesh Kumar Mishra, Co-Founder, Wattmatch · August 2026
Rooftop, Open Access, or Captive? How to Actually Decide. →
A practical guide for any C&I business trying to figure out which route to renewable power actually fits them, and why so many end up stuck before they even start.
By Shailesh Kumar Mishra, Co-Founder, Wattmatch · August 2026
India's C&I Renewable Boom Is Real, and the Best Is Yet to Come →
From 300 megawatts to 33 gigawatts in a decade, India has proven the model works. Closing three structural gaps could turn this into the country's fastest-growing energy market.
By Shailesh Kumar Mishra, Co-Founder, Wattmatch · August 2026
India's Smaller Industries Just Got a Seat at the Clean Energy Table. The Hard Part Is Making Sure They Can Use It →
The Green Open Access Rules quietly rewrote who gets to buy clean power. But regulation alone won't make the switch fast, or easy.
By Naga Satyam, Co-Founder, Wattmatch · August 2026