Author: Ankita

About Ankita

Ankita Rajeshwari 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, 2021

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Renewable Energy

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