Author Archives: Anjana Parikh
About Anjana Parikh
Anjana is a news editor at Mercom India. Before joining Mercom, she held roles of senior editor, district correspondent, and sub-editor for The Times of India, Biospectrum and The Sunday Guardian. Before that, she worked at the Deccan Herald and the Asianlite as chief sub-editor and news editor. She has also contributed to The Quint, Hindustan Times, The New Indian Express, Reader’s Digest (UK edition), IndiaSe (Singapore-based magazine) and Asiaville. Anjana holds a Master’s degree in Geography from North Bengal University, and a diploma in mass communication and journalism from Guru Ghasidas University, Bhopal.
Uttar Pradesh’s New 500 MW Solar Tender Comes with a Tariff Ceiling of ₹3.25/kWh
The Uttar Pradesh New and Renewable Energy Development Agency (UPNEDA) has issued a request for proposal (RfP) for the procurement of 500 MW of power from grid-connected solar PV projects ...
EBRD Approves $329 Million to Support Kazakhstan Renewables Framework
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has approved ~$329 million (₹23.6 billion) for the Kazakhstan Renewables Framework to support the country’s drive as a regional leader to promote ...
UPERC Approves Amended PPAs for 500 MW of Solar Projects
The Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (UPERC) has approved the amended power purchase agreements (PPA) along with the PPAs and tariffs for procuring 500 MW of solar power. A petition ...
ADB, GCF, and Australia Together Pledge $44.6 Million for Tonga’s Renewable Expansion
The Asian Development Bank (ADB), the Green Climate Fund (GCF), and the Government of Australia have signed an agreement to develop renewable energy in Tonga. The total grant for expanding ...
Bharathi Cement Turns to Solar with a 10 MW Solar Project at its Facility in Andhra Pradesh
Bharathi Cement, a leading cement manufacturer, has commissioned a 10 MW ground-mounted solar power project in its manufacturing facility at Kadapa in Andhra Pradesh. The project is a part of ...
Uttar Pradesh Launches Rooftop Solar Tender for 60 MW Under Net Metering
The Uttar Pradesh New and Renewable Energy Development Agency (UPNEDA) has floated a tender for grid-interactive rooftop solar power projects between 1 kW to 25 kW at various locations in ...
India’s Gift to the United Nations: 193 Solar Panels for Every Member State
In its recent gesture of support for renewable energy, India has gifted 193 solar panels to the United Nations (UN). These solar panels are for each of UN’s 193 member ...
NTPC Floats Enlistment Tender to Supply Balance of Systems for Solar Projects
The National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) has issued an enlistment tender for the supply of Balance of System (BoS) package for its solar PV projects. The last date for the ...
Tata Power Commissions a 150 MW Solar Project in Rajasthan
Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL), a subsidiary of Tata Power, has commissioned a 150 MW solar power project in Pokharan, Rajasthan. With this, the overall operating renewable capacity of ...
Who Will Drive India’s Two and Three-Wheeled EV Segment?
India’s electric mobility revolution is just beginning. The electric vehicle (EV) market in India is buoyant amid increasing policy support from the government. The adoption of EVs in the country ...
Zimbabwe Issues Expression of Interest for 235 MW of Solar Projects at Various Locations
The Infrastructure Development Bank of Zimbabwe (IDBZ) has issued an Expression of Interest (EoI) for a cumulative capacity of 235 MW of solar photovoltaic (PV) power projects at seven locations ...
Uttarakhand DISCOM Asked to Amend its Draft PPA for 200 MW of Solar Projects
The Uttarakhand Power Corporation Limited (UPCL) recently approached the Uttarakhand Electricity Regulatory Commission (UERC) seeking its approval for the model power purchase agreement (PPA) between the petitioner and the selected ...
SECI Extends Bid Submission Deadline for 275 MW of Projects in Uttar Pradesh’s Solar Park
The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has extended the bid submission deadlines of numerous tenders in the past months. The latest deadline extension has been announced for its 275 ...
Rajasthan Proposes Purchase of Excess Power Generated by Solar Pumps at ₹3.44/kWh
The Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission (RERC) has issued a draft order inviting suggestions and comments for to determine pre-fixed levelized tariff and the rate of purchase of excess electricity by ...
Engie Set to Acquire Solar Solutions Provider Mobisol to Expand its Footprint in Africa
The French multinational energy conglomerate Engie has decided to expand its operations in Africa through the acquisition of Mobisol, an off-grid solar solutions company. With the acquisition of Mobisol, Engie ...
Evolution II Fund Secures Another $87.75 Million for Clean Energy Access in Africa
Inspired Evolution, an Africa-focused investment advisory firm that specializes in providing clean energy access, has secured another $87.75 million, reaching a total capital of $216 million at the final closing ...
AAI Issues Tender for a 1 MW Solar Project at Begumpet Airport in Telangana
The Airports Authority of India has issued a tender for 1 MW of grid-connected solar projects at Begumpet Airport in Hyderabad. The project will follow the Standard International Trade Classification ...
At 6.5 GW, Solar Tenders Surge While Auctions Plummet in August 2019
After witnessing a considerable dip in July, the month of August saw a surge in solar tender announcements. Nearly, 6.5 GW of solar tenders were floated, and 695 MW of ...
Maharashtra Commission Approves a Tariff of ₹3.10/kWh for 7 MW of Solar Projects
The Maharashtra State Power Generation Company Limited (MSPGCL) and Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) recently approached the Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) seeking its approval for the adoption ...
Centre for Science and Environment Takes Solar to Schools in Himachal Pradesh
The Centre for Science and Environment (CSE), a New Delhi-based research body, recently launched an initiative called ‘Solar in Schools,’ in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh. To highlight the importance of solar ...
Another Extension to Submit Bids for SECI’s 6 GW Solar Tender with 2 GW Manufacturing
The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has extended the bid submission date for its tender for 6 GW of the interstate transmission system (ISTS)-connected solar projects linked with setting ...
Rajasthan to Develop 113.5 MW of Solar Projects Across 10 Clusters
The Rajasthan Renewable Energy Corporation Limited (RRECL) has floated a tender inviting interested bidders to develop 113.5 MW (AC) of decentralized solar projects spread across various clusters of the state ...
IAN Fund Invests ₹124 Million in a Startup Providing Solar Panel Cleaning Solutions
The IAN Fund, a seed fund, has led an investment worth ₹124 million (~$1.7 million) in Pune-based Nocca Robotics. The investment also saw participation from prominent angel investors from Indian ...
Third Edition of Global RE-INVEST Meet and Expo Postponed to 2020
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has postponed the third edition of its global Renewable Energy Investors’ meet and expo (3rd RE-INVEST), citing “unavoidable reasons”. The 3rd RE-INVEST ...
JERC Sets Generic Tariffs for Solar and Other Renewable Projects for 2019-20 in Goa
The Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission (JERC) for the state of Goa and union territories has issued an order for generic tariff applicable to the renewable projects for the financial year ...
