Author: Meghana

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Melvin Mathew, Associate staff reporter at Mercom India More articles from Meghana Prasad S.
meghanaMeghana Prasad S is an associate staff reporter at Mercom India. Before joining Mercom, she was a staff reporter at Salar Publications, where she covered all major news from Bengaluru city, including field-based special stories. She holds a master’s degree in journalism and mass communication from NMKRV College, Bengaluru.More articles from Meghana Prasad S
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Ministry of Power Extends RCO Compliance Deadline to May 31, 2026

The Ministry of Power has extended the deadline for submission of Renewable Consumption Obligation (RCO) compliance details for the financial year 2024–25 to May 31,...

April 17, 2026

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Polaris Secures ₹7.1 Billion from BII for Bengal Smart Meter Rollout

Polaris Smart Metering has secured ₹7.1 billion (~$76.15 million) in financing from British International Investment (BII) for its subsidiary to scale up smart meter...

April 16, 2026

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Market & Policy

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Smart Grid
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Shree Krishna Paper Mills to Source Solar Power from Ratan Green’s 8.5 MW Project

Shree Krishna Paper Mills and Industries will procure power from Ratan Green Projects One’s (RGPOPL) solar project in Rajasthan. The project, located in Pali district,...

April 16, 2026

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C&I

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Solar
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Sangam India to Procure Hybrid Renewable Energy from CleanMax’s 50 MW Project

Textile company Sangam India will procure hybrid renewable energy from a project of Clean Max Enviro Energy Solutions (CleanMax) to support the decarbonization of...

April 15, 2026

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Markets & Policy

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Solar

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Wind
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Businesses in Mumbai See Rising Interest in Adopting Clean Energy Solutions

Maharashtra continues to see growing interest among commercial and industrial (C&I) consumers in clean energy solutions to manage electricity costs and improve...

April 15, 2026

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C&I

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Solar
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CEA Proposes Green Switchgear Rollout to Decarbonize India’s Grid

India’s power transmission sector is evaluating a transition from conventional sulfur hexafluoride (SF₆)-based gas-insulated switchgear (GIS) to environmentally...

April 14, 2026

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Grid

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Market & Policy
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MENA Weekly Round-Up: Oman, Qatar Top Renewable Energy Growth in GCC

Oman and Qatar recorded the fastest renewable energy growth in the GCC in 2025, with installed capacity more than doubling, according to the International Renewable...

April 14, 2026

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Markets & Policy

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Renewable Energy
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Odisha Electricity Regulator Proposes RCO Targets Rising to 43.33% by 2030

The Odisha Electricity Regulatory Commission (OERC) has proposed a phased increase in renewable consumption obligation (RCO) targets, mandating obligated entities to...

April 13, 2026

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Markets & Policy

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Renewable Energy
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Adani Green Inks JV Deal with IHC Arm to Develop Renewable Projects in India

Adani Renewable Energy Middle East (AGEL UAE), a wholly owned subsidiary of Adani Green Energy (AGEL), and Minerva Holding have formed a joint venture (JV) company to...

April 10, 2026

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Other

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Renewable Energy
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Mahindra to Procure Power from 30 MW Captive Solar Project in Punjab

Mahindra and Mahindra will procure power from a 30 MW captive solar power project in Punjab, being developed by Neon Hybren, as part of its plan to secure long-term...

April 9, 2026

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Open Access

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Solar
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Premier Energies Secures 1.6 GW Solar Cell and Module Orders in Q4 FY 2026

Hyderabad-based Premier Energies has secured orders to supply 1,600 MW of solar cells and modules, worth ₹25.77 billion (~$278.8 million) in the fourth quarter of the...

April 9, 2026

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Modules

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Solar
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Global Renewable Capacity Hit 49% of Installed Power In 2025

The global energy transition continued to accelerate in 2025, with renewable energy accounting for 49% of total installed power capacity worldwide, according to a recent...

April 9, 2026

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Markets & Policy

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Renewable Energy
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Recyclekaro Secures Government Incentive for Critical Mineral Recycling

Mumbai-based e-waste and lithium-ion battery recycling company Recyclekaro has secured eligibility for the incentive program to promote critical mineral recycling,...

April 8, 2026

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Other

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Renewable Energy
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CERC Denies Relief to Hybrid Renewable Energy Project in Grid Connectivity Case

The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has rejected a plea by a renewable energy solutions company seeking interim protection against action by the Central...

April 8, 2026

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Grid

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Renewable Energy
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Aroma Solar Commissions 1.2 GW Solar Manufacturing Facility in Haryana

Aroma Solar, the renewable energy subsidiary of agricultural exporter Aroma Agrotech, has commenced operations at its 1.2 GW solar module manufacturing facility in...

April 7, 2026

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Manufacturing

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Solar

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