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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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CERC Rejects Plea to Approve Tariff for 300 MW Wind-Solar Projects

The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has rejected Calcutta Electric Supply Corporation’s (CESCL) petition for approval of a tariff for 300 MW wind-solar...

July 11, 2025

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Markets & Policy

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Solar

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Wind
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Telangana Invites Bids to Set Up 81 MW Rooftop Solar Projects

The Telangana Renewable Energy Development Corporation (TGREDCO) has invited bids to set up rooftop solar power projects with a cumulative capacity of 80.69 MW in 80...

July 10, 2025

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Solar

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Tenders & Auctions
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Petroleum Ministry Amends Subsidy Terms for Compressed Biogas Machinery

The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has amended the disbursal pattern of financial assistance for compressed biogas (CBG) projects to procure biomass aggregation...

July 10, 2025

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Biofuel

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Markets & Policy
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Prostarm to Set Up 1.2 GWh BESS Manufacturing Plant in Haryana

Mumbai-based power infrastructure developer Prostarm Info Systems will establish a 1.2 GWh battery energy storage system (BESS) manufacturing plant at the Reliance Model...

July 8, 2025

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Energy Storage

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Manufacturing
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Haryana Regulator Denies Transmission Connectivity for 50 MW Solar Project

The Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission (HERC) has upheld Haryana Vidyut Prasaran Nigam’s (HPVNL) order canceling final transmission connectivity for a 50 MW solar...

July 8, 2025

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Markets & Policy

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Solar
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CEA Guidelines Propose Weather Stations in Renewable Energy Projects

The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has proposed the installation of one automatic weather station (AWS) for each renewable energy project with a capacity of 50 MW....

July 8, 2025

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Markets & Policy

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Solar

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Wind
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ILJIN Electronics Forays into BESS, Buys Majority Stake in Power-One

ILJIN Electronics, a material subsidiary of Amber Group, has entered into definitive agreements for a majority stake in Bengaluru-based Power One Micro Systems....

July 7, 2025

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Energy Storage

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Solar
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Tamil Nadu Hikes FY 2026 Electricity Tariffs by 3.16%

The Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission (TNERC) has increased the retail supply tariff for commercial and industrial consumers by approximately 3.16%. The...

July 4, 2025

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Grid

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Market & Policy

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T&D
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Serentica Floats EoI for Land for 5 GW Solar Projects in Rajasthan

Renewable energy developer, Serentica Renewables has invited expressions of interest (EoI) from land aggregators and renewable energy park facilitators to develop 5 GW...

July 4, 2025

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Solar

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Tenders & Auctions
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IEX Green Energy Market Jumps 30% YoY in June  

The Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) achieved a monthly electricity volume of 10.85 billion units (BU) in June 2025, representing a 6.5% year-over-year (YoY) increase. The...

July 4, 2025

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Finance and M&A

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Renewable Energy
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Delhi Metro Floats Tender for 5 MW Rooftop Solar Projects

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRCL) has invited bids to set up rooftop solar power projects with a capacity of 5 MW over its Phase-IV metro rail network. Bids must...

July 3, 2025

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Solar

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Tenders & Auctions
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Global Offshore Wind Capacity Additions Fell 26% in 2024 to 8 GW: GWEC

Offshore wind energy capacity additions reached 8 GW at the end of 2024, a 26% decrease from the previous year, according to a report by the Global Wind Energy Council....

July 3, 2025

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Markets & Policy

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Wind
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SJVN Tenders 1 MW Rooftop Solar Project in Arunachal Pradesh

SJVN has invited bids to set up rooftop solar systems with a cumulative capacity of 1 MW at the Civil Secretariat complex in Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh, and its...

July 2, 2025

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Solar

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Tenders & Auctions
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Rayzon Solar Files for ₹15 Billion IPO, to Use Funds for Cell Manufacturing

Solar module manufacturer Rayzon Solar has filed a draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) with the Securities and Exchange Board of India to raise ₹15 billion (~$175...

June 27, 2025

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Finance and M&A

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Modules

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Solar
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Meyer Burger Files Bankruptcy for US Subsidiaries and Debtor Affiliates

Close on the heels of its German subsidiaries filing for insolvency, Meyer Burger and its subsidiaries and debtor affiliates in the U.S. have filed for Chapter 11...

June 27, 2025

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Finance and M&A

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Solar

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