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India Adds 1.3 GW of Rooftop Solar Capacity in 9M 2023

India installed over 1.3 GW of rooftop solar capacity in the first nine months (9M) of the calendar year (CY) 2023, an increase of 12% year-over-year (YoY), according to Mercom India Research’s newly released Q3 2023 Mercom ...

November 30, 2023

Renewable Energy

REC to Increase Renewable Energy Loan Portfolio from 6% to 30% by FY30: Interview

In an exclusive interview with Mercom India, V K Singh, Director (Projects) at REC Limited, discusses the role the government-owned infrastructure finance company aims to play in achieving India’s ambitious 500 GW renewable ...

November 30, 2023

Mercom Research Focus

Indian Solar Exports Surge by 246% YoY in Q3 2023

Solar cell and module exports from India surged 246% to $543.8 million (~₹45.5 billion) in the third quarter (Q3) of 2023 from $157 million (~₹12.5 billion) in Q3 2022, according to recent data published by the Department of Comme...

November 30, 2023

Tenders and Auctions

SECI Invites Bids for 1.35 GW of ISTS Wind Projects with Greenshoe Option

Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has issued a tender to set up 1.35 GW inter-state transmission system (ISTS)-connected wind power projects (Tranche-XVI) with a 700 MW greenshoe option. The projects will be located in Guja...

December 1, 2023

Latest News

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SJVN Green Invites Bids to Acquire Land for 1 GW Solar Projects

SJVN Green Energy, a subsidiary of SJVN, has invited bids to acquire or lease 4,000 acres of land for 28 years with all statutory clearances, including chain link fencing around the periphery of the land. The objective is to establish connectivity...

December 1, 2023

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MERC Approves ₹491.2 Million Compensation for Tata Power for GST Hike

The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) has directed the Tata Power Company Limited – Distribution (TPC-D), a  distribution company (DISCOM), to compensate Tata Power Green Energy (TPGEL) ₹491.2 million (~$5.89 million) against the...

December 1, 2023

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Fluence Energy Records First-Time Profits as Net Income Surges 91.4% in Q4

Energy storage technology and solutions provider Fluence Energy recorded a net income of $4.82 million for the fourth quarter (Q4) of the fiscal year (FY) 2022-23, a year-over-year (YoY) increase of 91.4%, achieving profitability for the first time....

December 1, 2023

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SB Energy Secures $2.4 Billion for Domestic Renewable Projects in US

SB Energy Global, a U.S.-based integrated renewable energy platform, has secured $2.4 billion to support the development of renewable energy projects focusing on the domestic content utilization provision under the Inflation Reduction Act. The...

December 1, 2023

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CFLI Announces Climate Finance Solutions Worth $6.5 Billion for India

The Climate Finance Leadership Initiative, India (CFLI) has announced climate finance solutions with the potential to mobilize nearly $6.5 billion to support the country’s low-carbon, climate-resilient development. The announcement was made at the...

December 1, 2023

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bp to Fully Acquire Lightsource bp for $320 Million

Global energy conglomerate bp will acquire an additional 50.3% interest in Lightsource bp for a base equity value of £254 million (~$320 million), taking full ownership of the global utility-scale solar and battery storage asset developer. The...

December 1, 2023

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REC to Infuse Equity Investment of ₹142.5 Million into Hindustan Power Exchange

Government-owned infrastructure finance company REC Limited’s board of directors has approved an equity investment of ₹142.5 million (~$1.7 million) in Hindustan Power Exchange (HPX). The investment constitutes 19% of the proposed equity share...

December 1, 2023

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Daily News Wrap-Up: India Adds 1.3 GW of Rooftop Solar Capacity in 9M 2023

India installed over 1.3 GW of rooftop solar capacity in the first nine months of the calendar year 2023, an increase of 12% year-over-year (YoY), according to Mercom India Research’s newly released Q3 2023 Mercom India Rooftop Solar Market Report....

December 1, 2023

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EU Proposes Action Plan for Faster Rollout of Electricity Grids

The European Commission has proposed an action plan to ensure that electricity grids in the European Union (EU) operate efficiently and are rolled out further and faster. The action plan aims to help deliver the European Green Deal, which is a...

November 30, 2023

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