Author: Melvin
The World Bank has approved an $890 million (~₹84.95 billion) financing package to support the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana. The financing package comprises an $820...
France has awarded 326 rooftop solar projects with a combined capacity of 300.2 MW under the 12th round of its competitive procurement program for commercial and...
As India expands renewable energy capacity, industry stakeholders say right-of-way and land acquisition challenges continue to limit visibility on project timelines,...
The renewable energy industry believes there will be a shortage of solar cells over the next 12 months due to the ALMM List-II mandate, but strong domestic demand,...
Power Grid Corporation of India (POWERGRID) has signed a loan agreement of up to ¥80 billion (~$493.5 million) with the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC)....
India’s solar cell manufacturing industry is entering a decisive phase as the domestic market adjusts to the implementation of the Approved List of Models and...
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has expanded the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) by adding 10,567 MW of solar module capacity. The...
Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) Pralhad Joshi has emphasized the importance of India developing a circular economy for clean energy technologies...
Mercom India has announced the winners of the sixth edition of its annual renewable energy industry awards at the Mercom India Renewables Summit 2026 in New Delhi. The...
Europe installed 36 GWh of battery energy storage system capacity in 2025, marking the 12th consecutive year of record annual additions, according to a report by...
Germany’s Federal Network Agency (Bundesnetzagentur) has announced the winners of its 2.5 GW onshore wind auction. The winning tariffs ranged from €0.0444 (~$0.05)/kWh...
India’s battery energy storage market might be gaining momentum, but sluggish project execution has exposed deeper questions around bankability, lifecycle costs,...
Electric vehicles (EV) play a vital role in reducing carbon emissions and helping the country meet its sustainability targets. By reducing dependence on fossil...
Solar module manufacturer, SWELECT Energy Systems, announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, SWELECT SolarKraft, has signed an agreement to acquire a 49% equity stake...
The global solar industry is undergoing rapid technological transformation. Emerging cell technologies such as perovskites, heterojunction, back-contact architectures,...
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Melvin Mathew, Staff reporter at Mercom India














