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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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MahaGenco Issues Consultancy Tender for DPR of 2.2 GW Pumped Storage Projects

Mahagenco Renewable Energy (MahaGenco REL) has invited bids to prepare detailed project reports (DPR) for two pumped storage power projects with a combined capacity of 2,...

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IEX Revenue Rises 11% in Q1 FY 2027 as Power Trading Volume Grows

The Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) reported revenue from operations of ₹1.58 billion (~$16.33 million) in the first quarter (Q1) of the financial year (FY) 2027, an 11.4%...

July 27, 2026

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Finance and M&A

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Renewable Energy
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Canadian Solar Subsidiary Opens First Phase of 6 GW Solar Cell Plant

CS PowerTech, the U.S. manufacturing subsidiary of Canadian Solar, has inaugurated the first phase of its solar cell manufacturing facility in Jeffersonville, Indiana....

July 27, 2026

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Manufacturing

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Solar
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REC’s Revenue Falls 3%, Profit Declines by 6% in Q1 FY 2027

Public infrastructure finance company REC recorded revenue from operations of ₹144.35 billion (~$1.5 billion) for the first quarter of the financial year (FY) 2027, down...

July 27, 2026

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Finance and M&A

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Renewable Energy
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SECI Tenders 5.29 MW Rooftop Solar Projects at Eight Government Institutions

The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has invited bids to select solar power developers for setting up 5.29 MW rooftop solar projects across eight government...

July 27, 2026

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Rooftop

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Solar

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Tenders & Auctions
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SAS, URECO Form US Joint Venture to Build 1 GW Solar Module Plant

Sino-American Silicon Products (SAS), a Taiwan-based manufacturer of semiconductor and renewable energy materials, and United Renewable Energy (URECO), a Taiwanese solar...

July 24, 2026

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Manufacturing

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Modules

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Solar
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PFC Consulting Tenders Two 765 kV Intrastate Transmission Projects in Rajasthan

PFC Consulting has invited bids to develop an intrastate transmission system (InSTS) for 765 kV grid substations in Bikaner and Babai in Rajasthan. Bidders must submit a...

July 24, 2026

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T&D

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Tenders & Auctions
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China’s Solar Capacity Tops 1.27 TW but Capacity Additions Drop 66% in 1H 2026

China added 158.7 GW of new power generation capacity in the first half (1H) of 2026, according to the latest electricity statistics released by the National Energy...

July 24, 2026

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Markets & Policy

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Solar
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Could US FEOC Rules Create New Export Opportunities for Indian Solar Manufacturers?

With the U.S. beginning to enforce the Foreign Entity of Concern (FEOC) rules and global buyers accelerating China+1 sourcing strategies, Indian solar module...

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Waaree Renewable Technologies’ Revenue Surges 53% in Q1 FY 2027

Waaree Renewable Technologies, the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) arm of the Waaree Group, reported consolidated revenue from operations of ₹9.24...

July 23, 2026

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Finance and M&A

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Renewable Energy
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Ather Energy Raises ₹13 Billion Through Qualified Institutional Placement

Electric two-wheeler manufacturer Ather Energy has raised approximately ₹13 billion (~$134.74 million) through a qualified institutional placement of equity shares. The...

July 23, 2026

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Electric Vehicles

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Finance and M&A
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MENA Weekly Round-Up: Oman Tenders 1 GW of Solar Projects

Oman’s Nama Power and Water Procurement Company invited bids to procure electricity from solar projects totaling 1,000 MW. The projects must be commissioned by the...

July 21, 2026

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Renewable Energy

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Solar
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Midwest Energy Starts Production at 1.2 GWh Battery Storage Plant

Midwest Energy, the technology and clean energy arm of Hyderabad-based Midwest Business House, has commenced commercial production at its 1.2 GWh battery energy storage...

July 21, 2026

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Energy Storage

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Manufacturing
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POWERGRID Tenders 500 MW/1,000 MWh Battery Energy Storage Projects

Power Grid Corporation of India (POWERGRID) has invited bids under a long-term agreement (LTA) to develop 500 MW/1,000 MWh of standalone battery energy storage systems...

July 21, 2026

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Energy Storage

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Tenders & Auctions
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Daily News Wrap-Up: POWERGRID Tenders 1 GWh Battery Storage Projects

Power Grid Corporation of India (POWERGRID) invited bids for up to 250 MW/1,000 MWh of four-hour battery energy storage systems across India. The energy storage systems...

July 21, 2026

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Daily Wrap-up

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