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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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Atomic Energy Department Tenders O&M of 12 MW Solar Project in Hyderabad

The Department of Atomic Energy has invited bids for the operation and maintenance (O&M) of a 12 MW solar power project at its heavy water plant in Manuguru,...

February 18, 2026

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Solar

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Tenders & Auctions
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Gujarat Fabric Maker Expects 2.5-Year Payback with 450 kW Rooftop Solar

A Gujarat-based fabric manufacturer, Prem Industries, expects to achieve a return on investment for its 450 kW rooftop solar project within just 2.5 years, demonstrating...

February 18, 2026

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C&I

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Solar
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Higher Wind Installations Push Inox Wind’s Revenue Up by 33% YoY in Q3

Wind energy solutions provider Inox Wind (IWL) reported revenue of ₹12.07 billion (~$133.13 million) in the third quarter (Q3) of the financial year (FY) 2026, a 32.5%...

February 18, 2026

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Finance and M&A

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Wind
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Upcoming Noida Airport to Meet 50% Power Needs with Renewables

Clean energy and sustainability are at the core of the upcoming Noida International Airport (NIA) in Jewar, Uttar Pradesh. The airport plans to meet at least 50% of its...

February 17, 2026

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C&I

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Solar
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Food Processing Plant Switches to Solar, Expects Payback in 3 Years

Switching to solar energy is a viable proposition for industries that must operate around the clock and are in states with high grid tariffs. S & P Feeds, a part of...

February 17, 2026

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C&I

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Solar
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MENA Weekly Roundup: Egypt Plans to Add 3 GW of Solar Power in 2026

Egypt announced plans to meet its high power demand in summer by adding 3 GW of solar energy to the grid in 2026. The plan also involves adding 600 MW of battery energy...

February 17, 2026

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Renewable Energy

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Solar
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MNRE Expands Solar Cell Manufacturing Capacity Under ALMM to 26,477 MW

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued the fifth revised list of the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM List-II) for solar cells, adding...

February 16, 2026

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Manufacturing

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Solar
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Cosmic PV Power Adds 1.6 GW Solar Module Manufacturing Line in Gujarat

Module manufacturer Cosmic PV Power has commissioned an additional 1.6 GW TOPCon G12R solar module line at its Surat, Gujarat facility, bringing its total manufacturing...

February 16, 2026

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Manufacturing

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Modules

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Solar
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Uttarakhand Invites Bids for 250 MWh Standalone BESS Projects

Uttarakhand Power Corporation (UPCL) has floated tenders to set up standalone battery energy storage systems (BESS) with a cumulative capacity of 100 MW/250 MWh. The...

February 16, 2026

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Energy Storage

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Tenders & Auctions
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Germany Awards 2.3 GW Solar Projects in Latest Auction

Germany’s Federal Agency (Bundesnetzagentur) has awarded 2,341 MW of solar projects in its latest 2,328 MW auction. These projects comprise ground-mounted solar projects...

February 16, 2026

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Melvin Mathew

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Solar

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Tenders & Auctions
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REC Silicon Narrows Net Loss by 94% in Q4 2025 Despite Revenue Decline

Norway-based silicon materials manufacturer REC Silicon reported a net loss of $17.3 million in the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2025, narrowing 94.48% year-over-year (YoY)...

February 16, 2026

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Finance and M&A

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Solar
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US Slaps 102.72% Antidumping Duty on Chinese Active Anode Material Imports

The U.S. Department of Commerce has determined antidumping (AD) and countervailing duties (CVD) of up to 102.72% and 66.86%, respectively, on the imports of active anode...

February 13, 2026

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Electric Vehicles

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Market & Policy
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Saatvik Forays into IPP Segment, to Buy 49% Stake in Intelligent Hydel

Saatvik Cleantech EPC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Haryana-based solar module manufacturer Saatvik Green Energy, has entered into a share purchase agreement to acquire...

February 13, 2026

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Finance and M&A

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Solar
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Amara Raja’s Revenue Up 4.2% in Q3 Due to Strong EV Market Growth

Battery manufacturer Amara Raja Energy and Mobility posted a revenue of ₹34.1 billion (~$376.14 million) in the third quarter (Q3) of the financial year (FY) 2026, a 4....

February 13, 2026

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Melvin Mathew

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Energy Storage

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Finance and M&A
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Vikram Solar Secures ₹32 Billion Working Capital Facilities

Solar module manufacturer Vikram Solar has signed an agreement to renew and enhance its existing working capital facilities, amounting to ₹32 billion (~$353.23 million),...

February 13, 2026

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Melvin Mathew

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Finance and M&A

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Solar

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