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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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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 stock exchanges after its initial public offering (IPO) of ₹8.28 billion...

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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NTPC Green Commissions 75.5 MW Capacity at Khavda-I Solar Project

NTPC Green Energy (NGEL) has commissioned 75.5 MW of the 1,255 MW Khavda-I Solar PV Project in Gujarat. The project is being executed under Phase II Tranche III of the...

November 19, 2025

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Solar

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Utility Scale
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Spain Announces €2 Billion Funding Package for Energy Transition

The Ministry for Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge (MITECO) has announced a new €2 billion (~$2.3 billion) aid package aimed at strengthening the...

November 18, 2025

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Solar

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Wind
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Sol-Bright to Supply Module Cleaning Robots for AMPIN’s 160 MW Hybrid Projects

Langfang Sol-Bright New Energy will supply its water-free robotic solar module cleaning systems to AMPIN Energy Transition’s 160 MW wind-solar hybrid projects in...

November 18, 2025

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Modules

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Solar
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Shoals’ Revenue Jumps 33% in Q3 on Higher Project Volumes

U.S.-headquartered Shoals Technologies Group, a manufacturer of electrical balance of systems (EBOS) for solar, energy storage, and emobility, reported a 32.8%...

November 18, 2025

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Energy Storage

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Finance and M&A

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Solar
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Solar Installations in India Surge 53.7% YoY in 9M 2025 with 26.6 GW

India added a solar capacity of 26.6 GW in the first nine months (9M) of the calendar year (CY) 2025, an increase of 53.7% year-over-year (YoY) from 17.3 GW, according...

November 18, 2025

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Mercom Research Focus

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Solar

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Utility Scale
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Meghalaya Electricity Regulator Issues Deviation Settlement Mechanism Rules

The Meghalaya State Electricity Regulatory Commission (MSERC) has issued the Intrastate Deviation Settlement Mechanism and Related Matters Regulations, 2025, in an...

November 17, 2025

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Grid

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Market & Policy

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T&D
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Andhra Pradesh Announces Winners of 1.2 GW Rooftop Solar Auction

The New and Renewable Energy Development Corporation of Andhra Pradesh (NREDCAP) has announced the 22 winners of its 1.2 GW rooftop solar auction to set up projects...

November 17, 2025

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Solar

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Tenders & Auctions
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Daily News Wrap-Up: KPI Green Energy Bags SJVN’s 200 MW EPC Solar Auction

Surat-based renewable energy solutions provider KPI Green Energy signed contracts with SJVN for the engineering, procurement, and construction of a 200 MW solar project...

November 17, 2025

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Daily Wrap-up
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Deliveries to Bus, Rail Segments Help Ballard’s Revenue Growth in Q3

Fuel cell manufacturer Ballard Power Systems’ revenue surged 120% year-over-year (YoY) to $32.5 million in the third quarter (Q3) of 2025, from $14.8 million on the back...

November 17, 2025

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Energy Storage

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Finance and M&A
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Solar Inverters Up to 100 kW Capacity Must Meet BEE’s Efficiency Standards

The Ministry of Power (MoP), in consultation with the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), has mandated that all solar inverters with a rated capacity of up to 100 kW must...

November 14, 2025

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Inverters & BOS

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Markets & Policy

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Solar
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Emmvee Photovoltaic’s ₹30 Billion IPO Closes with 97% Subscription

Bengaluru-based solar and cell module manufacturer, Emmvee Photovoltaic Power’s ₹30 billion (~$350.12 million) initial public offering (IPO) was subscribed 0.97 times at...

November 13, 2025

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Finance and M&A

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Modules

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Solar

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