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Melvin Mathew, Staff reporter at Mercom India More articles from Melvin Mathew.
Melvin Mathew Melvin Mathew is a staff reporter at Mercom India. Before joining Mercom, , he was a city-beat reporter for the Bangalore Mirror. He holds a bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, and Psychology from St Joseph’s University, Bengaluru.More articles from Melvin Mathew
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Higher Power Trading Volume Pushes IEX’s Revenue Up 22.5% YoY in Q4 FY 2026

The Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) reported revenue from operations of ₹1.74 billion (~$18.49 million) in the fourth quarter (Q4) of the financial year (FY) 2026, a 22.5%...

April 24, 2026

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Finance and M&A

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Grid
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MERC Rejects Solar Developer’s ₹477 Million Change-in-Law Compensation Claim

The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) has rejected a solar developer’s petition seeking compensation of ₹477.5 million (~$5.09 million) for additional...

April 23, 2026

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Markets & Policy

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Solar
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EIE Renewables to Acquire 150 MWh Battery Storage Project in Bihar

EIE Renewables, a wholly owned subsidiary of Enviro Infra Engineers, has entered into an agreement to acquire PRA Bihar Bess, a special purpose vehicle of Barbrik...

April 23, 2026

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Energy Storage

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Finance and M&A
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Rajasthan Sees Nearly 12 GW of Solar, Wind Curtailment Since January

A staggering 11.5 GW of renewable energy has been curtailed in Rajasthan since January 2026, with March alone accounting for 8.3 GW, prompting developers to seek the...

April 23, 2026

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Grid

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Solar

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Wind
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Daily News Wrap-Up: Leading Solar O&M Service Providers in 2025

Inox Green Energy Services, Mitarsh Energy, Jakson Green, Inspire Clean Energy, and Sterling & Wilson emerged as the top solar project operations and maintenance...

April 23, 2026

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Daily Wrap-up
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IRENA Calls for Tariff Cuts on Renewables After Middle East Oil Shock

Amid global disruptions in fuel markets caused by the ongoing war in the Middle East, the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) has proposed removing or reducing...

April 23, 2026

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Renewable Energy
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ABCI Infrastructures Wins CESC’s 80 MWh Battery Storage System Auction

ABCI Infrastructures has won Calcutta Electric Supply Corporation’s (CESC) auction to set up a 40 MW/80 MWh standalone battery energy storage system at the New Cossipore...

April 22, 2026

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Energy Storage

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Tenders & Auctions
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Canadian Solar Wins TOPCon Solar Cell Patent Claims by Trina

The Patent Trial and Appeal Board of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has invalidated all claims by Trina Solar on two TOPCon (Tunnel Oxide Passivated...

April 22, 2026

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Modules

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Solar
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CCI Clears Restructuring of Solar Components Manufacturer Vishakha Renewables

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the proposed merger of the renewable energy business of Gujarat-based solar components manufacturer Vishakha...

April 21, 2026

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Finance and M&A

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Solar
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MENA Weekly Round-Up: Algeria Commissions 400 MW Solar Projects

The Algerian Minister of Energy and Renewable Energies recently announced the commissioning of two solar projects totaling 400 MW. The projects include a 200 MW solar...

April 21, 2026

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Solar

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Wind
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Rajasthan Issues Demand Flexibility Portfolio Obligation Targets for DISCOMs

The Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission (RERC) has announced a demand flexibility portfolio obligation (DFPO) target of 0.25% for state distribution companies...

April 20, 2026

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Grid

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Market & Policy
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Sterling and Wilson Bags Coal India’s 875 MW Solar EPC Project in Rajasthan

Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy (SWREL) has won Coal India’s (CIL) auction for the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) package for a 875 MW...

April 20, 2026

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Solar

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Tenders & Auctions
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NREDCAP Floats Empanelment Tender for Rooftop Solar Projects in Andhra Pradesh

The New and Renewable Energy Development Corporation of Andhra Pradesh (NREDCAP) has invited expressions of interest (EoI) to empanel vendors to set up rooftop solar...

April 20, 2026

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Rooftop

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Solar

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Tenders & Auctions
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Intertek Group Acquires Mitsui Chemicals’ Solar Module Testing Lab in Gujarat

Quality assurance services provider Intertek Group has acquired the assets of Japan-based chemicals company Mitsui Chemicals India’s solar photovoltaic testing...

April 17, 2026

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Modules

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Solar
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India Needs Long-Duration Energy Storage Purchase Obligation Targets: Report

India needs a long-duration energy storage (LDES) trajectory similar to a renewable purchase obligation to increase LDES integration into the country’s power mix,...

April 17, 2026

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Energy Storage

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Market & Policy

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