Author: Ankita

About Ankita

Ankita is an editor at MercomIndia.com where she writes and edits clean energy news stories and features. With years of experience in the news business, Ankita has a nose for news and an eye for detail. Prior to Mercom, Ankita was associated with The Times of India as a copy editor for the organization’s digital news desk. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Delhi University and a Postgraduate Diploma in journalism. More articles from Ankita Rajeshwari.
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EVs Becoming the Preferred Choice for Last-Mile Connectivity in India: Interview

Backed by the government’s robust push, India’s electric mobility segment is poised to take off. In 2020, after the COVID-19 pandemic, the world has realized...

December 31, 2020

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Grid
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Daily News Wrap-Up: Mizoram Gets its First Solar Project of 2 MW

Here are some noteworthy cleantech announcements of the day from around the world: Mizoram’s Power Minister Pu R. Lalzirliana inaugurated the state’s first...

December 18, 2020

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Renewable Energy
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Daily News Wrap-Up: CERC and FERC Sign MoU to Work Together in the Electricity Sector

Here are some noteworthy cleantech announcements of the day from around the world: The Union Cabinet has given its approval to the Central Electricity Regulatory...

December 17, 2020

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Renewable Energy
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Daily News Wrap-Up: Ecoppia to Supply Robotic Solutions for Azure’s 450 MW Solar Project

Here are some noteworthy cleantech announcements of the day from around the world: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan launched India’s first solar...

December 15, 2020

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Renewable Energy
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Daily News Wrap-Up: Philips and Heineken to Sign a Pan-European Green Energy Deal

Here are some noteworthy cleantech announcements of the day from around the world: Sungrow announced that it supplied its medium-voltage inverter solutions to a 100 MW...

December 14, 2020

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Renewable Energy
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Shopping Platform Myntra’s Two Warehouses Are Now Solar-Powered

India’s leading fashion and lifestyle platform, Myntra, has installed rooftop solar systems at two of its largest fulfillment centers. The solar panels at the two...

December 11, 2020

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Ankita Rajeshwari

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Markets & Policy

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Solar
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Daily News Wrap-Up: Solarpack to Develop a 258 MW Solar Project in Ecuador

Here are some noteworthy cleantech announcements of the day from around the world: Hydro-Québec has launched EVLO Energy Storage Inc., a subsidiary that designs, sells,...

December 11, 2020

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Ankita Rajeshwari

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Renewable Energy
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Daily News Wrap-Up: India’s Visaka Industries Installs Solar Roof at UAE Mosque

Here are some noteworthy cleantech announcements of the day from around the world: Visaka Industries Limited has installed ATUM, an integrated solar roof, in Sharjah,...

December 10, 2020

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Renewable Energy
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Daily News Wrap-Up: IREDA Signs Deal to Help SJVN Expand its Renewable Portfolio

Here are some noteworthy cleantech announcements of the day from around the world: SJVN Limited has entered an agreement with the Indian Renewable Energy Development...

December 8, 2020

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Ankita Rajeshwari

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Other

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Renewable Energy
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Daily News Wrap-Up: 30 GW Renewable Energy Park to Be Launched in Gujarat

Here are some noteworthy cleantech announcements of the day from around the world: LONGi said it set a new record for being the first solar brand to exceed 20 GW in...

December 7, 2020

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Ankita Rajeshwari

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Renewable Energy
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Daily News Wrap-Up: Global Wind Energy Council Enters India

Here are some noteworthy cleantech announcements of the day from around the world: The Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) announced that they would establish GWEC India...

November 30, 2020

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Renewable Energy
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Bundling Solar & Hydro Can Bring Down Tariffs: Interview

SJVN Limited is a leading hydropower generator in India. It is a joint venture of the government of India and the state government of Himachal Pradesh. The hydropower...

November 11, 2020

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Renewable Energy
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Sustainable Biofuel Supply Chain Can Help Tackle Delhi’s Smog Menace: Interview

The national capital region is struggling to catch a breath. Sadly, this isn’t an isolated incident but an annually recurring phenomenon in Delhi. The air quality,...

November 5, 2020

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Ankita Rajeshwari

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Biofuel

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Other
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Shortage of Solar Modules Likely to Continue Until First Half of 2021: Interview

2020 has been a difficult year. As the year draws to an end, the world is still dealing with challenges posed by the pandemic. For the Indian solar industry, this year...

November 3, 2020

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Ankita Rajeshwari

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Markets & Policy

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Solar
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Daily News Wrap-Up: Ampere to Supply 2,000 Electric Scooters to Indian EV Platform eBikeGo

Here are some noteworthy cleantech announcements of the day from around the world: Ampere Electric, the wholly-owned electric mobility subsidiary of Greaves Cotton,...

October 19, 2020

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Ankita Rajeshwari

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Renewable Energy

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