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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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Max Healthcare Signs 4 MW Solar Power Purchase Agreement with Sunsure

Delhi-based hospital chain Max Healthcare has signed a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) with renewable energy solutions provider Sunsure Energy to procure 4 MW...

January 30, 2026

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Open Access

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Solar
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NTPC Green Energy Sees 29% Revenue Growth, Sharp PAT Decline in Q3

NTPC Green Energy’s (NGEL) revenue rose 29.3% to ₹6.53 billion (~$71 million) in the third quarter of the financial year (FY) 2026, from ₹5.05 billion (~$54.9 million) a...

January 30, 2026

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Finance and M&A

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Renewable Energy
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Underbidding in Battery Energy Storage Auctions Raises Questions Over Project Viability

In recent standalone battery energy storage system (BESS) auctions, several companies have won projects at tariffs below the levelized cost of storage (LCOS), signaling...

January 30, 2026

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Energy Storage

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Mercom Research Focus
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RECPDCL Tenders Transmission Project to Evacuate 6 GW of Solar Power

REC Power Development and Consultancy (RECPDCL) has invited bids to set up an interstate transmission system (ISTS) to evacuate 6 GW of solar power from the Barmer-II...

January 30, 2026

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T&D

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Tenders and Auctions
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Uttar Pradesh Regulator Approves Tariff for NREL’s 400 MW Solar Project

The Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (UPERC) has approved a tariff of ₹2.56 (~$0.028)/kWh for NTPC Renewable Energy’s (NREL) 400 MW solar project. The...

January 29, 2026

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Markets & Policy

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Solar
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Solar Tracker Company Nextpower’s Revenue Rose 34% YoY in Q3 FY 2026

U.S.-based solar tracker firm Nextpower reported revenue of $909 million for the third quarter (Q3) of the financial year (FY) 2026, a 34% year-over-year (YoY) increase...

January 29, 2026

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Finance and M&A

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Solar
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NTPC, NLC India, Adani Green Commission 321.6 MW Solar Projects

NTPC Green Energy, NLC India, and Adani Green Energy have cumulatively commissioned 321.6 MW of solar projects in Gujarat and Rajasthan. NTPC Green Energy NTPC Green...

January 28, 2026

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Solar

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Utility Scale
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Module Manufacturer ADM to Buy Solar Power from Avener’s 10 MW Project

Solar module manufacturer ADM Solar Power Infrastructure has signed a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) with Avener Green to procure 10 MW of solar power in...

January 28, 2026

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C&I

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Open Access

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Solar
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Power Sector Reforms Help DISCOMs Post Profits in FY 2025 for First Time

India’s rated power distribution utilities reported a consolidated profit after tax (PAT) of ₹27.01 billion (~$294.7 million) in FY25, marking a sharp turnaround from a...

January 27, 2026

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AT&C

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Finance and M&A

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T&D
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Premier Energies’ Revenue Surges 13%, Profit Up 53.4% in Q3 FY 2026

Solar module and cell manufacturer Premier Energies has reported a revenue of ₹19.36 billion (~$211.4 million) in the third quarter (Q3) of the financial year (FY) 2026,...

January 27, 2026

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Finance and M&A

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Modules

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Solar
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Climate Fintech Company Cloover Raises $1.2 Billion in Debt, Equity

Berlin-based climate fintech company Cloover has secured over $1.2 billion in funding commitments, comprising equity and debt facilities from investors, to build an AI...

January 23, 2026

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Finance and M&A

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Renewable Energy
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POWERGRID Invites Bids to Select Partner for 1.5 GWh BESS in Tamil Nadu

Power Grid Corporation of India (POWERGRID) has invited bids to set up 375 MW/1,500 MWh standalone battery energy storage systems (BESS) in seven locations in Tamil Nadu....

January 22, 2026

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Energy Storage

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Tenders & Auctions
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Higher Solar Module Sales Boost Waaree Energies’ Revenue in Q3 FY 2026

Solar module manufacturer Waaree Energies’ revenue from operations for the third quarter (Q3) of FY 2026 rose 118.8% year-over-year (YoY) to ₹75.65 billion (~$826.77...

January 22, 2026

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Finance and M&A

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Modules

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Solar
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Corporate Solar Funding Down 16% YoY in 2025; Deal Count Rises, M&A Robust

The total global corporate solar funding dropped by 16% year-over-year (YoY) with $22.2 billion raised in 175 deals, compared to $26.3 billion in 157 deals in 2024,...

January 22, 2026

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Finance and M&A

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Mercom Research Focus

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Solar
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US Energy Storage Hits New Q1 Record with Over 2 GW Installed: Report

The global energy storage market grew 43% year over year in 2025, adding 106 GW of new capacity worldwide, a significant increase from 73 GW in 2024, according to Wood...

January 22, 2026

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Energy Storage

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Market & Policy

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