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Policies Must Focus on Entire Value Chain of Domestic Solar Manufacturing

India is working to enhance its domestic manufacturing capabilities for renewable energy projects and to fortify local supply chains to achieve its clean energy goals....

July 25, 2024

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Gautamee Hazarika

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Market & Policy

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Renewable Energy
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Scaling a Competitive Green Hydrogen Market

Green hydrogen is emerging as a crucial solution for decarbonizing industries that are difficult to transition away from fossil fuels. However, its widespread adoption...

July 18, 2024

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Gautamee Hazarika

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Renewable Energy
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Mercom Renewables Summit Returns for its 4th Edition in July 2024

Mercom India, a leading clean energy research and communications firm, has announced the fourth edition of its flagship event, the Mercom India Renewables Summit, slated...

October 4, 2023

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Gautamee Hazarika

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Mercom Research Focus

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Renewable Energy
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Group Captive is the Most Preferred Open Access Mode for C&I Customers: Interview

The group captive model is the most preferred model by the commercial and industrial (C&I) segment as it allows them to not only use green energy but also save...

May 25, 2023

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Sumit Jha

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Renewable Energy
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Fixed Charge Waiver for Power Connections to Boost EV Charging Infra: Interview

While direct and indirect tax incentives have propelled the growth of electric vehicles in India, the government can augment electricity infrastructure to ensure the...

May 24, 2023

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Sumit Jha

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Electric Vehicles

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Market & Policy
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Daily News Wrap-Up: Government to Bear 30% of Green Shipping Cost

The Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways will bear 30% of the cost for green shipping initiatives to accelerate the green transition in the Indian shipping sector...

May 24, 2023

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Mercom Staff

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Daily Wrap-up
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Optimal Tariffs and Efficient Forecasting Mitigate Project Financing Risks: Interview

Better forecasting and optimal and buffered project tariffs reduce the risks and make it easy for lenders to finance renewable projects over a longer term, P K Sinha, ED...

May 23, 2023

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Satish Shetty

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Finance and M&A

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Other

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Renewable Energy
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Independent Testing Key for Indian Solar Module Makers to Export: Interview

Independent and reliable testing labs for solar modules ensure that even small manufacturers without an established brand name can distinguish themselves based on their...

May 22, 2023

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Satish Shetty

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Manufacturing

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Modules

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Solar
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Open Access Renewables Can Cut Data Centers’ Power Costs by 15-40%: Interview

Integrating renewable energy into the power mix is a no-brainer for data centers as it allows global companies to meet sustainability targets and offers 30-35% cost...

May 22, 2023

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Sumit Jha

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C&I

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Markets & Policy

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Solar
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Corporates’ Decarbonization Efforts Driven by Favorable Regulations: Interview

The recent policy tweaks enacted by the government, mainly the exemption on fees for wheeling electricity across state borders and General Network Access rules, have...

May 19, 2023

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Sumit Jha

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C&I

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Other

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Renewable Energy
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C&I Projects Yield Better Returns Than Utility-scale PPA Portfolios: SBI Interview

Lenders are more receptive to funding renewable transactions encouraging corporates striving towards a carbon-neutral environment and adding value to their brands,...

May 17, 2023

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Satish Shetty

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Finance and M&A

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Other
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New Solar Module Technologies Must Factor in Local Weather Conditions

The rapidly growing renewable energy sector calls for significant technological breakthroughs to support its faster and more affordable adoption across the globe. The...

May 4, 2023

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Satish Shetty

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Manufacturing

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Modules

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Solar

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Technology
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Experts Call for Subsidies to Foster Growth of EV Charging Infrastructure

Electric Vehicle (EV) sales in India have steadily grown in the last few years. In 2022, the sector witnessed a staggering 300% growth in sales compared to 2021, with...

May 2, 2023

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Rakesh Ranjan

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Electric Vehicles

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Grid

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Market & Policy
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India Could Attract $500 Billion Funding for 450 GW Renewables Goal by 2030

India could attract massive investments to fund the ambitious renewable capacity addition currently underway to meet the 450 GW capacity target by 2030. It allows...

May 2, 2023

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Satish Shetty

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Finance and M&A

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Other

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Renewable Energy
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Industry and Markets Should Develop Diverse Mix of Energy Storage Systems

The commercial viability and widespread use of existing energy storage solutions could conquer the next frontier in unlocking the potential of clean energy and solve...

April 28, 2023

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Rakesh Ranjan

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Energy Storage

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Market & Policy

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