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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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IEX’s Green Power Trading Volume Declines 30% in October

The Indian Energy Exchange (IEX)’s Green Market, comprising the Green Day Ahead Market (G-DAM) and Green Term Ahead Market, registered 738 million units (MU) in October...

November 3, 2026

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Market & Policy

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Renewable Energy

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T&D
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CERC Extends Start Date for 198 MW Wind Project to Claim ISTS Charges Waiver

The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has extended the scheduled commercial operation date (SCOD) for a 198 MW wind project in Karur, Tamil Nadu, to...

November 3, 2026

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Markets & Policy

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Wind
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Saatvik Green Begins Production at 1.3 GW Solar Module Facility in Odisha

Saatvik Green Energy, through its wholly owned subsidiary Saatvik Solar Industries, has commenced commercial production at the first phase of its solar module...

November 3, 2026

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Manufacturing

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Modules

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Solar
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Two Point O Capital Raises $10 Million to Expand Clean Energy Portfolio

Clean energy deployment platform for commercial and industrial businesses, Two Point O Capital, has raised $10 million (~₹949 million) in a funding round led by...

November 2, 2026

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Finance and M&A

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Renewable Energy
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Central Power Regulator Approves Tariffs for 400 MW Solar Projects

The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has adopted tariffs for 400 MW of interstate transmission system (ISTS)-connected solar projects. The Commission...

November 2, 2026

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Markets & Policy

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Solar
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SJVN’s Net Profit Doubles as Revenue Surges 117% in Q2 FY 2027

Government-owned power generation company SJVN reported a consolidated revenue from operations of ₹22.44 billion (~$236.38 million) in the second quarter (Q2) of the...

November 2, 2026

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Finance and M&A

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Renewable Energy
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Solar Cell Manufacturing Capacity Under ALMM-II Grows to 45 GW

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has added 7,063 MW of solar cell manufacturing capacity to the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) List-II,...

October 30, 2026

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Manufacturing

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Markets & Policy

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Solar
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Strong Tracker Demand Lifts Nextpower’s Q2 Revenue by 23%

U.S.-based solar tracker and clean power technology company Nextpower reported record revenue of $1.11 billion in the second quarter (Q2) of fiscal year (FY) 2027, up 22....

October 30, 2026

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Finance and M&A

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Solar
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IEX’s Q2 Revenue Rises 8% as Electricity Trading Volumes Grow

The Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) reported revenue of ₹1.67 billion (~$17.55 million) in the second quarter (Q2) of the financial year (FY) 2027, an 8.4% year-over-year...

October 29, 2026

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Finance and M&A

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Renewable Energy
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APGENCO Invites Bids to Supply Solar Modules for 400 MW Solar Project

Andhra Pradesh Power Generation Corporation (APGENCO) has invited bids to supply solar modules for its 400 MW grid-connected solar power project in Anantapuramu district,...

October 29, 2026

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Solar

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Tenders & Auctions
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JSW Energy’s Q2 Revenue Rises 23%,Renewable Generation Up 21%

Independent power producer JSW Energy reported revenue of ₹63.68 billion (~$669.73 million) in the second quarter (Q2) of the financial year (FY) 2027, up 23%...

October 29, 2026

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Finance and M&A

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Renewable Energy
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MENA Weekly Round-Up: Algeria Plans to Add 2.44 GW Solar Capacity in 2027

Algeria plans to commission about 2.44 GW of solar capacity in 2027 under its national renewable energy program, following the commissioning of 760 MW. The additional...

October 28, 2026

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Energy Storage

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Solar
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Mecpower Solutions, Navitas Solar Plan 5 GWh Storage Facility in Gujarat

Renewable energy infrastructure company Mecpower Solutions and solar module manufacturer Navitas Solar have announced plans to jointly establish a 5 GWh battery energy...

October 28, 2026

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Energy Storage

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Manufacturing
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China’s Solar Capacity Additions Drop 53.9% in 9M 2026

China added 110.83 GW of solar power capacity in the first nine months (9M) of 2026, down 53.9% year-over-year (YoY) from 240.27 GW, according to the latest electricity...

October 28, 2026

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Markets & Policy

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Solar
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CERC Approves Tariffs for SECI’s 1.2 GW Peak Power Projects

The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has adopted tariffs of ₹6.27 (~$0.0659)/kWh and ₹6.28 (~$0.0660)/kWh for 1,200 MW of renewable energy projects with...

October 28, 2026

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Energy Storage

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