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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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Dilip Buildcon to Sell Stakes in Under-Construction Solar, Transmission Projects

Engineering, procurement and construction company Dilip Buildcon’s board of directors has approved the divestment of its stakes in an under-construction solar...

August 11, 2026

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Solar

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T&D
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Daily News Wrap-Up: Energy Storage Funding Drops 2% YoY in 1H 2026

Corporate funding for energy storage companies totaled $8.9 billion across 73 deals in the first half (1H) of 2026, down 2% year-over-year (YoY) from $9.1 billion across...

August 11, 2026

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Daily Wrap-up
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Tracker Firm FTC Solar Enters Indian Market Amid 31% Revenue Jump in Q2

U.S.-based solar tracker company FTC Solar reported revenue of $26.2 million in the second quarter (Q2) of 2026, up 31% year-over-year (YoY) from $20 million. Revenue...

August 11, 2026

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Finance and M&A

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Solar
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Renewable Manufacturing Needs a New Generation of Skilled Engineers: Interview

India’s renewable energy ambitions are creating demand for a new generation of engineers, researchers, and manufacturing professionals with specialized skills....

August 10, 2026

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Manufacturing

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Solar
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India’s Non-Fossil Power Capacity Crosses 300 GW

India’s installed non-fossil fuel-based electricity generation capacity reached 300.5 GW as of July 31, 2026, crossing 60% of the country’s target of 500 GW by 2030,...

August 10, 2026

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Renewable Energy

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Solar
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Higher Storage System Deliveries Drive Eos Energy’s Revenue Up 351% in Q2

U.S.-based energy storage solutions provider Eos Energy Enterprises reported a revenue of $68.8 million in the second quarter (Q2) of 2026, a 351% year-over-year (YoY)...

August 7, 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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River Mobility Raises $120 Million in Series C Funding

Electric two-wheeler manufacturer River Mobility has raised $120 million (~₹11.4 billion) in a Series C funding round led by Elev8 Venture Partners and Claypond Capital....

August 7, 2026

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Electric Vehicles

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Finance and M&A
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Aegeus Technologies’ Initial Public Offering Oversubscribed 24 Times

Robotic solar module cleaning equipment supplier Aegeus Technologies’ ₹237 million (~$2.49 million) initial public offering (IPO) was subscribed 24.33 times at the end...

August 6, 2026

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Finance and M&A

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Solar
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Tamil Nadu Announces PM Surya Ghar Rooftop Solar Subsidy of Up to ₹100,000

The Tamil Nadu government has announced that electricity consumers installing solar panels under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana will receive a subsidy of up to...

August 6, 2026

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Markets & Policy

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Renewable Energy
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New Research Improves Day-Ahead Solar Forecasting Accuracy by 13%

Researchers at North Carolina State University have demonstrated techniques that improved day-ahead solar power forecasting by up to 13% compared with the most...

August 5, 2026

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Solar

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Technology
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SECI Invites EoIs for Geothermal Projects in Andaman & Nicobar

The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has invited expressions of interest (EoIs) for geothermal resource assessment and development in the union territory of...

August 5, 2026

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Renewable Energy

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Tenders and Auctions
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Priority Sector Lending Can Accelerate India’s Polysilicon Manufacturing: Interview

With ALMM List-II mandating the use of domestically manufactured solar cells, manufacturers in India are navigating several challenges, including a shortage of skilled...

August 5, 2026

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Manufacturing

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Modules

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Solar
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Choosing the Right Solar Supplier Is No Longer Just About Price

As India accelerates the transition to domestically manufactured solar cells and modules, manufacturers and developers are increasingly prioritizing supply chain...

August 5, 2026

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Melvin Mathew

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Manufacturing

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Solar
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MENA Weekly Round-Up: Egypt Signs PPA with Alcazar for 407 MW Wind Project

The Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company (EETC), the state-owned power grid operator, signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with Alcazar Energy to construct a...

August 4, 2026

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Melvin Mathew

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Electric Vehicles

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Wind
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Green Hydrogen and Storage Key to Curbing Renewables Curtailment: Interview

As India rapidly expands renewable energy capacity, grid constraints are increasing the need for energy storage to support further deployment. Industry executives...

August 3, 2026

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Melvin Mathew

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Renewable Energy

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Solar

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Wind

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