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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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ReNew, Mitsui Ink $730 Million Refinancing for 320 MW RTC Project

Decarbonization solutions company ReNew and Japan’s Mitsui have inked a $730 million (~₹69.53 billion) multi-currency refinancing for its 320 MW round-the-clock (RTC)...

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China Sets New Minimum Efficiency Thresholds for Solar Modules, Inverters

China has rolled out new minimum efficiency standards for components across the solar manufacturing value chain covering polysilicon, wafers, modules, and inverters. The...

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Rajasthan Tenders 220 MW Rooftop Solar Projects Under PM Surya Ghar

Two Rajasthan distribution companies, Jodhpur Vidyut Vitran Nigam (JdVVNL) and Jaipur Vidyut Vitran Nigam (JVVNL), have invited bids to set up 110 MW of grid-connected...

July 13, 2026

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Tenders & Auctions
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PFC Consulting Awards Transmission Project to Evacuate 4.5 GW of Renewables

PFC Consulting has announced the winner of its auction to establish an interstate transmission system (ISTS) for the integration of the Krishnagiri Renewable Energy Zone...

July 13, 2026

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T&D

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Tenders and Auctions
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R&D Key to Next Phase of India’s Solar Growth, Global Competitiveness

India’s solar manufacturing industry has rapidly expanded over the past few years, driven by supportive government policies and growing domestic demand. However,...

July 10, 2026

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Manufacturing

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Solar
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World Bank Approves $890 Million Financing Package for PM Surya Ghar

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...

July 10, 2026

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Solar
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France Awards 300 MW of Rooftop Solar Projects in C&I Auction

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...

July 10, 2026

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Rooftop

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Solar
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Experts Emphasize Synchronizing Transmission and Power Generation Planning

As India expands renewable energy capacity, industry stakeholders say right-of-way and land acquisition challenges continue to limit visibility on project timelines,...

July 9, 2026

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Grid

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Renewable Energy
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Manufacturers Expect Solar Cell Crunch to Not Last Beyond a Year

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,...

July 8, 2026

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Manufacturing

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Modules

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Solar
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POWERGRID Signs $493 Million Loan Agreement With JBIC

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)....

July 8, 2026

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Finance and M&A

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Grid
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Skilling, R&D, Cost Competitiveness Key to India’s Solar Cell Manufacturing Growth

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...

July 7, 2026

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Manufacturing

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Solar
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Solar Module Capacity Under ALMM Crosses 200 GW

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...

July 7, 2026

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Manufacturing

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Modules

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Solar
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Pralhad Joshi Calls for Promoting Circular Economy in Renewable Energy Sector

Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) Pralhad Joshi has emphasized the importance of India developing a circular economy for clean energy technologies...

July 2, 2026

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Renewable Energy

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Solar
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Mercom India Unveils Winners of 2026 Renewable Energy Industry Awards

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...

July 1, 2026

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Renewable Energy

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Rooftop

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Solar
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Europe’s Battery Storage Market Crosses 100 GWh in 2025

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...

June 30, 2026

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Energy Storage

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Market & Policy

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