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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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Bondada, PGCIL Among Winners of APTRANSCO’s 2 GWh Standalone BESS Auction

Six companies have won Transmission Corporation of Andhra Pradesh’s (APTRANSCO) auction to develop 1,000 MW/2,000 MWh standalone battery energy storage systems (BESS) in...

November 28, 2025

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Energy Storage

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Tenders & Auctions
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EV Solutions Firm Neuron Energy Raises ₹310 Million in Pre-Series B Funding

Mumbai-based electric vehicle (EV) solutions company Neuron Energy has raised ₹310 million (~$3.47 million) in a pre-series B round to expand its battery manufacturing...

November 28, 2025

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Energy Efficiency

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Energy Storage
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Tata Institute’s 50 kW Rooftop Solar System to Pay Itself Back in 6.5 Years

Using a 50 kW rooftop solar system, the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR) in Colaba, Mumbai, is saving ₹852,852 (~$9,548.45) annually on power costs. TIFR is...

November 28, 2025

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C&I

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Rooftop

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Solar
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Inox Air to Supply Nitrogen for Solar Cell Plants of ReNew and Grew

Industrial, electronic, and specialty gas manufacturer Inox Air Products (INOXAP) has entered into long-term partnerships with Grew Energy and ReNew Energy Global to...

November 28, 2025

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Manufacturing

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Modules

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Solar
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Telangana to Create Third DISCOM, Procure 3 GW of Solar

The Telangana Cabinet has given the go-ahead to create a third electricity distribution company (DISCOM). The new DISCOM will be responsible for the supply of power to...

November 27, 2025

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Grid

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Markets & Policy

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Solar

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T&D
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CESC Invites Bids to Develop 600 MW Wind-Solar Hybrid Projects

The Calcutta Electric Supply Corporation (CESC) has invited bids to develop 600 MW of interstate transmission system (ISTS)-connected wind-solar hybrid projects under a...

November 27, 2025

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Solar

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Tenders & Auctions
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Diamond Power Bags ₹2.76 Billion Transmission Conductor Order from Adani

Ahmedabad-based integrated power transmission equipment manufacturer, Diamond Power Infrastructure, has received a letter of intent to supply transmission conductors...

November 26, 2025

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Grid

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Solar

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T&D
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Supreme Court Orders MERC to Clear Pleas on Multi-Year Tariff Order in 12 Weeks

The Supreme Court of India has directed the Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) to review the petitions challenging the impugned multi-year tariff (MYT)...

November 26, 2025

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Markets & Policy

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Solar
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Italy to Provide €250 Million for Energy Transition Projects

The Italian Council of Ministers has allocated €250 million (~$288 million) to support the Transizione 5.0 tax credit program for businesses transitioning to renewable...

November 25, 2025

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Finance and M&A

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Markets & Policy

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Solar
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Solar Cell Capacity Under MNRE’s ALMM List-II Rises to 18.5 GW

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued the revised Approved List of Models and Manufacturers List-II for solar cells, raising the cumulative annual...

November 25, 2025

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Markets & Policy

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Solar
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Daily News Wrap-Up: REMCL Announces Winners of 1 GW Renewable Power Auction

Ayana Renewable Power, Jindal Green (Jindal Renewables), Bhalki Solar Power, Purvah Green Power, ReNew Solar Power, and ACME Solar Holdings won the Railway Energy...

November 25, 2025

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Daily Wrap-up
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Fujiyama Power Systems Debuts on Bourses After Strong Response to IPO

Noida-based rooftop solar solutions and products company Fujiyama Power Systems debuted on the BSE and National Stock Exchange after its initial public offering (IPO) of...

November 20, 2025

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Finance and M&A

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Solar
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Jaipur Soap Manufacturer Saves 80% on Power Costs With Rooftop Solar System

Rooftops can be a good choice for installing solar systems in the commercial and industrial sector, thanks to their large rooftop spaces and fewer shaded areas. One such...

November 20, 2025

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Rooftop

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Solar
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TNGECL Invites Bids for 15 MW Solar with 45 MWh BESS Project in Thiruvarur

Tamil Nadu Green Energy Corporation (TNGECL) has invited bids to select developers to set up a 15 MW solar project, along with a 15 MW/45 MWh battery energy storage...

November 20, 2025

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Energy Storage

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Solar

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Tenders and Auctions
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RERC Rules Solar Developer Can Claim ₹488 Million for GST Hike, BCD Levy

The Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission (RERC) has allowed a solar developer to claim up to ₹488 million (~$5.5 million) in compensation due to a change-in-law...

November 19, 2025

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Markets & Policy

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Solar

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