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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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WorldOne Energies to Set Up 1 GW Solar Module Facility in Canada

Nagpur-based WorldOne Energies has announced plans to establish a 1 GW solar module manufacturing facility in Ontario, Canada. The move is a part of the company’s...

July 9, 2025

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Manufacturing

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Solar
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NTPC Green Issues O&M Tender for 160 MW Solar Project

NTPC Green Energy (NGEL) has invited bids for the operation and maintenance (O&M) of a 160 MW solar project at Jetstar, Rajasthan for two months. Bids must be...

July 9, 2025

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Solar

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Tenders & Auctions
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MNRE Revises Central Financial Assistance Norms Under PM Surya Ghar Program

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued amendments to the guidelines for implementing the Central Financial Assistance (CFA) component under the PM...

July 8, 2025

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Markets & Policy

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Solar
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Gujarat Regulator Grants 30 MW Wind-Solar Power Project 315-Day Extension

The Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC) has granted a 315-day extension for commissioning a transmission line, along with bays and a metering system, to...

July 8, 2025

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Markets & Policy

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Solar

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Wind
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BHEL Invites Bids for Operation and Maintenance of 1.5 MW Solar Project

Bharat Heavy Electricals’ (BHEL) manufacturing unit at Ramachandrapuram in Hyderabad has invited bids for the operation and maintenance (O&M) of 1.5 MW solar power...

July 8, 2025

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Solar

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Tenders & Auctions
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MENA Weekly Roundup: Abu Dhabi Signs Financing Agreement for GCC Interconnectivity

The Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) signed a financing agreement with the Gulf Cooperation Council Interconnection Authority (GCCIA) to expand the Gulf Cooperation...

July 8, 2025

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Finance and M&A

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Renewable Energy

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Wind
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Odisha to Meet 50% Power Needs from Renewable Sources by 2047

The Odisha government aims to meet 33% of its power needs from renewable energy sources by 2036 and 50% by 2047, according to Odisha Vision 2036 and 2047 report released...

July 7, 2025

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Tina Freese

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Renewable Energy

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Solar

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Wind
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NVVN Issues Tender to Empanel EPC Service Providers for Solar Projects

NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam (NVVN) has issued a tender to empanel engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contractors for developing rooftop and ground-mounted...

July 3, 2025

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Solar

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Tenders & Auctions
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Enhancing Grid Stability and Expanding Renewable Energy Integration

Mercom India is back with the fifth edition of its Renewables Summit 2025, scheduled to take place on July 24-25, 2025, at the Hyatt Regency in New Delhi. As India...

July 3, 2025

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Other

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Renewable Energy
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Daily News Wrap-Up: Bihar Announces Winners of 500 MWh BESS Auction

Barbrik Projects, Saatvik Green Energy, Kundan Green Energy, Prostarm Info Systems, Hindustan Thermal Project (Hindustan Power), and Suryam International won the Bihar...

July 3, 2025

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Daily Wrap-up
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Prostarm, Hindustan Power, Barbrik Among Winners in Bihar’s 500 MWh BESS Auction

Barbrik Projects, Saatvik Green Energy, Kundan Green Energy, Prostarm Info Systems, Hindustan Thermal Project (Hindustan Power), and Suryam International have won the...

July 2, 2025

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Energy Storage

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Tenders & Auctions
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Daily News Wrap-Up: CERC Eases Land Documentation Norms for ISTS Connectivity

The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (APERC) permitted special purpose vehicles (SPVs) or subsidiaries of renewable energy companies to submit land and...

July 2, 2025

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Daily Wrap-up
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Andhra Pradesh Commission Releases Draft BESS Regulations

The Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (APERC) has issued the draft “Planning, Procurement, Deployment, and Utilisation of Battery Energy Storage Systems...

July 1, 2025

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Energy Storage

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Market & Policy
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Solar Module Manufacturing Capacity Under ALMM Grows to 91.5 GW

The Ministry of Renewable Energy (MNRE) has expanded the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) by adding 742 MW of solar module manufacturing capacity. The...

July 1, 2025

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Tina Freese

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Manufacturing

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Market & Policy

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Solar
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Railways Issues Empanelment Tender for 1 MW Rooftop Projects in Bihar

The Ministry of Railways has issued a request for qualification to empanel agencies to implement 1 MW rooftop solar projects for Bihar’s Samastipur Division under the...

July 1, 2025

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Solar

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Tenders & Auctions

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