Author Archives: Harsh Shukla
About Harsh Shukla
Harsh is a staff reporter at Mercom India. Previously with Indian Express, he has covered general interest stories. He holds a Masters Degree in Journalism from Symbiosis Institute of Media and Communication, Pune.
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Daily News Wrap-Up: Suntech’s 1 GW Integrated Solar Cell and Module Facility Opens
Here are some noteworthy cleantech announcements of the day from around the world: Suntech, a global solar panel producer, has begun the operation of a 1 GW integrated photovoltaic cell ...
Telangana Opposes Proposed Amendments to the Electricity Act
The Telangana State Legislative Assembly has accepted the state government's resolution opposing the central government's proposed amendments to the Electricity Act, 2003. In April 2020, the Ministry of Power (MoP) issued a ...
₹110 Billion Has Been Invested for Bihar’s Electrification in Recent Years: RK Singh
The Union Minister of Power and New & Renewable Energy, R.K. Singh, announced that the Ministry of Power (MoP) had invested ₹110 billion (~$ 1.5 billion) for electrification in Bihar ...
Ecuador to Develop 200 MW of Solar, Wind, and Hydro Projects
The Ministry of Energy and Non-Renewable Natural Resources of Ecuador announced the initiation of its selection process of private sector players to develop and operate 200 MW of renewable energy ...
Daily News Wrap-Up: Microsoft Partners with bp, Total to Install Rooftop Solar in Singapore
Here are some noteworthy cleantech announcements of the day from around the world: United-Kingdom based oil giant bp and Microsoft have agreed to collaborate to develop new technology innovations and ...
Daily News Wrap-Up: Boeing Turns to Solar; Jinko, Risen, ZNShine Announce Supply Orders
Here are some noteworthy cleantech announcements of the day from around the world: JinkoSolar said that it had supplied the Trung Nam Group with 611 MW of Tiger bifacial transparent ...
ADB to Provide ₹4.66 Billion Loan to ENGIE for a 200 MW Solar Project in Gujarat
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and ENGIE have signed a long-term loan agreement worth ₹4.66 billion (~ $65.6 million) to develop and operate a 200 MW (AC) solar project in ...
Delhi to Disburse Subsidies Within Two Days of Electric Vehicle Purchase
The Delhi Government announced that it would soon introduce a subsidiary plan under its recently launched electric vehicle (EVs) policy for buyers of electric vehicles, according to a Press Trust ...
Daily News Wrap-Up: Fourth Partner to Supply 4.8 MW of Solar Power to Titagarh Wagons
Here are some noteworthy cleantech announcements of the day from around the world: 8minute Solar Energy has executed a 15-year power purchase agreement with Clean Power Alliance for a 300 ...
Japan’s Orix to Acquire 20% Stake in Indian Renewable Developer Greenko at $980 Million
Orix Corporation, a Japan-based financial services group, announced that it had signed a framework agreement with renewable energy project developer Greenko Energy Holdings, to acquire approximately 20% of its shares ...
Investment of Over $710 Million Planned to Enhance IKEA’s Sustainability Commitment
Netherlands-based Ingka Group announced its plans to invest €600 million (~$710 million) over the coming year to help IKEA, its subsidiary, keep its commitment to become climate positive by 2030 ...
France to Invest Over $35 Billion to Boost the Economy Through Renewables
France has announced its plans to invest €100 billion (~$118.4 billion) to retrieve the economy from the damage caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. As part of its 'France Relance' (France ...
Solar Digital Deployment Solutions Provider Terabase Energy Raises $6 Million
Terabase Energy, a U.S.-based solar digital solutions provider for utility-scale projects globally, announced that it has secured through Series A financing, led by SJF Ventures. The company's Series A financing ...
Daily News Wrap-Up: Power Roll’s New Solar Mini-Grid to Power Himalayan Village
Here are some noteworthy cleantech announcements of the day from around the world: NTPC Limited has plans to add over 5 GW of solar capacity in the next two years ...
EV Startup Ultraviolette Automotive Secures ₹300 Million from TVS Motors
Ultraviolette Automotive Private Limited, a Bangalore-based electric vehicle (EVs) startup, announced that it had secured ₹300 million (~$4.08 million) from TVS Motor Company in a Series B funding round. TVS ...
Total and Macquarie to Develop Over 2 GW of Floating Offshore Wind Projects in South Korea
Total, a France-based oil and gas company, announced that it had joined hands with Macquarie's Green Investment Group to develop over 2 GW of floating offshore wind projects in South ...
Cabinet Approves Asset Monetization of Power Grid Corporation Through InvIT Model
The Ministry of Power (MoP) announced that the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the asset monetization of the Power Grid Corporation of ...
Daily News Wrap-Up: Uber Commits to Become Zero-Emission Fleet by 2040
Here are some noteworthy cleantech announcements of the day from around the world: Uber has committed to becoming a fully zero-emission platform by 2040, with all of its rides in ...
PGCIL Commissions Power Transmission Projects Connecting Western & Southern Regions
The PowerGrid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL), a state-owned power transmission company, announced that it had started the commercial operation of the first leg of the 6 GW Raigarh-Pugalur high ...
EV Ride-Hailing Platform BluSmart Secures ₹510 Million
BluSmart, an electric ride-hailing platform, announced that it secured ₹510 million (~$6.89 million) in its pre-series A funding round from multiple investors. According to its press release, investors like Inflection ...
Daily News Wrap-Up: Total Forms JV to Manufacture Lithium-ion Batteries in Europe
Here are some noteworthy cleantech announcements of the day from around the world: Neoen, a France-based renewable energy company, has been awarded a 14-year contract to supply 100 MW of ...
Solar Inverter Supplier GoodWe Launches IPO, Lists on Shanghai Stock Exchange
Solar inverter manufacturer GoodWe announced the initial public offering (IPO) of its common stock on the Shanghai Stock Market, making it a listed public company. According to the press release, ...
ReneSola and Zhongnan Industry to Build a 3 GW Solar PV Manufacturing Unit
ReneSola, a solar module manufacturer, announced that it is entering into a joint venture with the Zhongnan Industry, a subsidiary of Zhongnan Holding Group, to develop a solar PV manufacturing ...
Daily News Wrap-Up: Sterling & Wilson Bags 300 MW of Solar Projects in Australia
Here are some noteworthy cleantech announcements of the day from around the world: Sterling and Wilson Solar Limited, a Shapoorji Pallonji Group company, has secured an order worth 300 million ...
Daily News Wrap-Up: Apple to Expand its Renewable Energy Portfolio in Europe
Here are some noteworthy cleantech announcements of the day from around the world: Global technology giant Apple announced that it would invest in two onshore wind turbines near the Danish ...
