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Patel Infrastructure, Enerica Win SJVN’s 1.5 GWh Battery Energy Storage Auction

Patel Infrastructure and Enerica Infra 3 (EnerGrid) won SJVN’s auction to develop 375 MW/1,500 MWh standalone battery energy storage system (BESS) in Uttar Pradesh under the build-own-operate model. Patel won 187.5 MW/750 MWh at a...

July 4, 2025

Mercom Research Focus

Madhya Pradesh Emerges as a Key Market for Solar Open Access

In the first quarter (Q1) of 2025, Madhya Pradesh emerged as one of the leading states in adding solar open access capacity. With 121.5 MW installed, it recorded the fourth-highest addition during the quarter, contributing over 11...

July 2, 2025

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Enhancing Grid Stability and Expanding Renewable Energy Integration

Mercom India is back with the fifth edition of its Renewables Summit 2025, scheduled to take place on July 24-25, 2025, at the Hyatt Regency in New Delhi. As India pursues its renewable energy goals, the Summit serves as a prime o...

July 3, 2025

Electric Vehicles

Electric Vehicle Sales Clock 34% YoY Growth in Q2 2025

Electric vehicle (EV) sales in India reached 530,386 units in the second quarter (Q2) of 2025, an over 34% year-over-year (YoY) increase from 396,719 units. EVs accounted for 8% of the overall automobile sales, which totaled 6,554...

July 1, 2025

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House Passes Senate’s Version of Budget Bill Without Changes

The United States House of Representatives has passed the Senate’s version of the budget reconciliation bill without any changes by a vote of 218 to 214. President Trump is expected to sign the bill into law on Friday. The Senate had removed the...

July 4, 2025

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Hazoor Multi Projects Secures EPC Contract for 200 MW Solar Project at Khavda

Hazoor Multi Projects has secured a letter of award from Apollo Green Energy for the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) of a 200 MW solar power project at the Gujarat State Electricity Corporation’s (GSECL) renewable energy park in...

July 4, 2025

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Tamil Nadu Hikes FY 2026 Electricity Tariffs by 3.16%

The Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission (TNERC) has increased the retail supply tariff for commercial and industrial consumers by approximately 3.16%. The tariff revision will take effect from July 1, 2025. The tariff increase is part of...

July 4, 2025

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Serentica Floats EoI for Land for 5 GW Solar Projects in Rajasthan

Renewable energy developer, Serentica Renewables has invited expressions of interest (EoI) from land aggregators and renewable energy park facilitators to develop 5 GW of solar power projects in Rajasthan. The last date to submit bids is July 18,...

July 4, 2025

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GCF Approves $200 Million for ADB’s India Clean Energy Program

The Green Climate Fund (GCF) has approved $200 million (~₹17.07 billion) for a new program led by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to enhance large-scale public and private investments in India’s high-impact and emerging clean energy sectors. This...

July 4, 2025

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IEX Green Energy Market Jumps 30% YoY in June  

The Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) achieved a monthly electricity volume of 10.85 billion units (BU) in June 2025, representing a 6.5% year-over-year (YoY) increase. The country’s energy consumption during the month reached 150.04 BU, representing a 1....

July 4, 2025

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Daily News Wrap-Up: Delhi Metro Invites Bids for 5 MW Rooftop Solar Projects

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation invited bids to set up rooftop solar power projects with a capacity of 5 MW over its Phase-IV metro rail network. Bids must be submitted by July 31, 2025. Bids will be opened on August 1. The scope of work involves...

July 4, 2025

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Bajel Projects Wins Renewable Energy Transmission EPC Order

Bajel Projects has secured an engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) order for package TL04 of the Siwani-Jind (PG) 400 kV double-circuit (quad) transmission line from Power Grid Corporation of India (PGCIL). The order’s value is between...

July 4, 2025

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$1.2 Trillion Needed for Battery Storage to Support Renewables by 2034: Report

Nearly $1.2 trillion must be invested globally in battery energy storage systems (BESS) to support the installation of over 5,900 GW of new wind and solar capacity through 2034, according to Wood Mackenzie. The deployment of grid-forming technology...

July 4, 2025

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