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tina Tina Freese is a staff reporter at Mercom India. Before joining Mercom, she was a news correspondent at The Better India, covering sustainability and stories of social change from Bengaluru. She holds a diploma in Print Journalism from the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media. More articles from Tina Freese.
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Juniper Green Files Draft Papers with SEBI for ₹30 Billion IPO

Independent renewable energy producer Juniper Green Energy has filed its draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) to raise over ₹30 billion (~$349 million) through an initial...

June 30, 2025

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Finance and M&A

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Solar

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Wind
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MNRE Introduces IoT-Based Monitoring of Data Under Biomass Energy Program

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has revised the guidelines for the National Biomass Program for the financial years (FY) 2022 to 2027 (Phase-I). These...

June 30, 2025

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Biofuel

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Other
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GERC Approves ₹3.70/kWh Tariff for 9.9 MW Wind-Solar Power Procurement

The Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC) has approved a tariff of ₹3.70 (~$0.043)/kWh for the procurement of 9.9 MW of wind-solar hybrid renewable energy by...

June 27, 2025

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Markets & Policy

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Solar

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Wind
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Madhya Pradesh Issues Tender to Procure 800 MW Wind Power

The Madhya Pradesh Power Management Company (MPPMCL) has invited bids to procure 800 MW of wind power from projects set up anywhere in India, with an additional capacity...

June 27, 2025

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Tenders and Auctions

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Wind
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Onix Renewable Makes Open Offer for 6.4% Stakes in Onix Solar Energy

Gujarat-based Onix Renewable has offered ₹264 (~$3) per share to acquire 1.6 million equity shares of Onix Solar Energy for approximately ₹429 million (~$5 million)....

June 27, 2025

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Finance and M&A

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Solar
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Virtual PPA Framework a Good First Step, But Regulatory Backing is Essential

Virtual power purchase agreements (VPPAs), a financial tool for energy-intensive industries seeking to meet their renewable energy obligations, have not gained momentum...

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Sunkind to Set Up 4 GW of Solar Module and Cell Manufacturing Units

Engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) company Sunkind Energy has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with ConfirmWare PV Manufacturing Solutions to...

June 25, 2025

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Manufacturing

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Solar
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MNRE Releases Draft Testing and Approval Guidelines for Solar Inverters

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has released draft guidelines for the approval and testing of solar inverters under the Solar Systems, Devices, and...

June 25, 2025

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Markets & Policy

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Renewable Energy
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Enviro Infra Acquires 49% Stake in Renewable Energy Firm Soltrix

Enviro Infra Engineers Renewables (EIE Renewables), a subsidiary of Enviro Infra Engineers (EIEL), has acquired a 49% equity stake in renewable energy company Soltrix...

June 25, 2025

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Markets & Policy

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Solar
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NHPC Invites Bids to Set Up 5.6 MW Rooftop Solar Projects in Sikkim

NHPC has issued a request for selection to set up 5.6 MW of rooftop solar projects on government buildings in Sikkim. Bids must be submitted by July 24, 2025. Bids will...

June 24, 2025

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Solar

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Tenders & Auctions
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MERC Orders Refund of Excess Wheeling Charges to Wind Power Generator

The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) has directed the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company (MSEDCL) to refund ₹6.8 million (~$78,351)...

June 24, 2025

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Markets & Policy

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Wind
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EV Charging Software Platform Kazam Raises $6.2 Million in Series B Funding

Electric vehicle (EV) charging software platform Kazam has raised $6.2 million in a Series B funding round from the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and existing...

June 23, 2025

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Electric Vehicles

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Market & Policy
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Vyomaa Energy, Sunanda Solar Bag SECI’s 2.1 MW Rooftop Solar Auction

Vyomaa Energy and Sunanda Solar Energy have won Solar Energy Corporation of India’s (SECI) auction to install 2,112 kW of grid-connected rooftop solar systems under the...

June 23, 2025

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Solar

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Tenders & Auctions
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Waaree Realigns Solar Manufacturing Plans, Confirms Odisha Project on Track

Solar module manufacturer Waaree Energies has announced a strategic realignment of certain components of its integrated 6 GW module, cell, ingot, and wafer manufacturing...

June 23, 2025

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Tina Freese

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Manufacturing

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Solar
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MENA Weekly Roundup: Kuwait Invites Bids for 1.1 GW Solar Projects

The Kuwait Authority for Partnership Projects (KAPP) and the Ministry of Electricity, Water, and Renewable Energy issued a request for proposal for the 1.1 GW Al...

June 23, 2025

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Energy Storage

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Solar

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