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Average Cost of Large-Scale Solar Projects Down 8% YoY in Q4 2024

In the fourth quarter (Q4) of calendar year (CY) 2024, the average cost of large-scale solar power projects in India fell over 8% year-over-year (YoY), according to Mercom’s recently released Q4 and Annual 2024 India Solar M...

March 20, 2025

C&I

Open Access Hybrid Projects Can Meet Up to 90% of Energy Cost of C&I Units

Wind-solar hybrid open access power projects can meet 85-90% of the power requirements of big commercial and industrial (C&I) consumers in Tamil Nadu, according to industry experts. At the recent C&I Clean Energy Meet host...

March 20, 2025

Renewable Energy

After GIB, Lion Tailed Macaque at the Center of Greens vs. Renewables Clash

A ‘green versus green’ battle is brewing in Karnataka, with environmentalists clashing with the government over a pumped hydro storage project proposed for the Sharavathy river system in the Western Ghats. The state government is ...

March 18, 2025

Mercom Research Focus

Quality Issues Surface in Rooftop Solar Systems Under PM Surya Ghar

As rooftop solar installations under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana reach 1 million nationwide, concerns have arisen about the lack of quality checks for the components and the absence of standardization. Several new install...

March 17, 2025

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Agra Civic Body Plans Raising ₹500 Million for 7.5 MW Solar Project Via Bonds

Continuing the trend of municipal corporations tapping the market to raise funds for infrastructure and green energy initiatives, the Agra Nagar Nigam is proposing a ₹500 million (~$5.8 million) municipal bond issue to part-finance a 7.5 MW solar...

March 20, 2025

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Uttar Pradesh Invites Bids for 2 MW Rooftop Solar Projects

The Uttar Pradesh New and Renewable Energy Development Agency (UPNEDA) has invited bids to implement 11 kW to 50 kW on-grid hybrid rooftop solar power projects with a battery backup on multiple government buildings across Uttar Pradesh. The...

March 20, 2025

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IREDA Issues Perpetual Bonds to Raise ₹12.47 Billion

Government-owned lender Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) has issued its first-ever perpetual bonds worth ₹12.47 billion (~$144.5 million) at an annual coupon rate of 8.4%. By issuing the bonds, IREDA targets enhancing its Tier-I...

March 20, 2025

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Daily News Wrap-Up: SECI Announces Winners of Green Hydrogen Auction

The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) declared the results of its auction to select green hydrogen producers to set up production facilities for green hydrogen in India under the Strategic Interventions for Green Hydrogen Transition Program...

March 20, 2025

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Philippines Issues Terms for 9.3 GW Renewables Auction With Energy Storage

The Philippines’ Department of Energy has released the Terms of Reference (TOR) for the fourth round of the green energy auction (GEA-4). This auction round aims to add 9,378 MW of renewable energy capacity from ground-mounted, rooftop, and floating...

March 20, 2025

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Bangladesh Issues EoI for 120 MW Solar Projects in Dhaka

The Dhaka Electricity Supply Company (DESCO) has floated an expression of interest (EoI) to set up 120 MW on-grid solar power projects under the design-build-finance-operate and maintain model in Dhaka. The last date to submit bids is May 4, 2025....

March 20, 2025

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Ballard’s Q4 Revenue Falls 48% YoY to $24.5 Million, Misses Expectations

Fuel cell manufacturer Ballard Power Systems reported a revenue of $24.5 million, a 48% year-over-year (YoY) decline, in the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2024, reaching $24.5 million. The revenue missed analyst expectations by  $4.05 million. All business...

March 20, 2025

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Battery Manufacturer Northvolt Files for Bankruptcy in Sweden

Sweden-headquartered battery developer and manufacturer Northvolt has filed for bankruptcy in Sweden. The company’s board of directors approved the move in an effort to secure a viable financial and operational future. Following the filing, a...

March 20, 2025

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