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Melvin Mathew, Staff reporter at Mercom India More articles from Melvin Mathew.
Melvin Mathew Melvin Mathew is a staff reporter at Mercom India. Before joining Mercom, , he was a city-beat reporter for the Bangalore Mirror. He holds a bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, and Psychology from St Joseph’s University, Bengaluru.More articles from Melvin Mathew
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ENGIE, NLC India, Rays Power Among Winners of SECI’s 1.2 GW Solar Plus 3.6 GWh Storage Auction

Engie Energy India, NLC India Renewables, RPIL Power Three (Rays Power Infra), and Oriana Power won Solar Energy Corporation of India’s (SECI) Tranche XXI auction to set...

January 9, 2026

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Tenders & Auctions
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POWERGRID Wins 3 GW Renewable Energy Transmission Projects in Karnataka

The Power Grid Corporation of India (POWERGRID) has won REC Power Development and Consultancy’s (RECPDCL) auction to establish an interstate transmission system (ISTS)...

January 9, 2026

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Grid

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Tenders & Auctions
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HPERC Sets Levelized Tariffs for Solar Projects Up to 5 MW Capacity

Himachal Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (HPERC) has notified a levelized tariff of ₹3.4 (~$0.037)/kWh for solar projects with a capacity of over 3 MW and up...

January 8, 2026

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Markets & Policy

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Solar
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Andhra Pradesh Greenlights ₹158 Billion Clean Energy Project Proposals

The Andhra Pradesh government has greenlighted renewable energy projects totaling ₹158 billion (~$1.75 billion) at the 14th State Investment Promotion Board (SIPB)...

January 8, 2026

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Finance and M&A

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Solar

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Wind
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Railways Tenders 5 MW Rooftop Solar Project for Kolkata Metro

The Ministry of Railways has invited bids to set up 5 MW grid-connected flexible-module rooftop solar systems at the old buildings at Noapara metro railway station and...

January 8, 2026

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Rooftop

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Solar

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Tenders & Auctions
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Snacks Maker Morano Namkeen Goes Solar, Saves ₹8 Million Annually

Industries that run 24X7 have a high power demand. With rising grid tariffs, power costs place a heavy burden on businesses. Installing rooftop solar systems can...

January 7, 2026

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C&I

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Solar
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Bihar Commissions First Phase of 301 MW/495 MWh Solar-Plus-BESS Project

Bihar State Power Generation Company (BSPGCL) has commissioned the first phase of the 301 MW/495 MWh solar-plus-battery project in Kajra, Lakhisarai district, Bihar. The...

January 7, 2026

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Energy Storage

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Solar
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Grid India Proposes Automatic Generation Control for Renewable Energy Projects

The Grid Controller of India (Grid-India) has proposed extending automatic generation control (AGC) to large-scale renewable energy projects above 100 MW, battery energy...

January 7, 2026

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Demand Response

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Grid

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Market & Policy
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Waaree Energy Secures ₹10 Billion for 20 GWh Cell and Battery Pack Plant

Waaree Energy Storage Solutions, a subsidiary of Waaree Energies, has secured ₹10.03 billion (~$111.16 million) in funding from a group of strategic investors, including...

January 6, 2026

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Energy Storage

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Manufacturing
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MENA Weekly Roundup: Turkey Plans 5 GW Solar Projects with ACWA Power

Turkey has commenced discussions with Saudi Arabia’s ACWA Power to develop 5 GW solar projects. The first phase will add 2 GW of capacity and is expected to be completed...

January 6, 2026

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Solar

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Wind
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GERC Floats Consultancy Tender for Formulating BESS Regulations

The Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC) has invited bids from consultancy firms to assist in finalizing the Grid-Interactive Battery Energy Storage System...

January 6, 2026

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Energy Storage

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Tenders & Auctions
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KUSUM Projects in Maharashtra Delayed as Land Leasing Costs Soar

The rapid increase in solar installations under Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyaan (PM-KUSUM) in Maharashtra is leading to developers facing...

January 6, 2026

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Mercom Research Focus

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Solar
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Inox Neo Energies Acquires SunSource’s 300 MW Solar Projects

Inox Neo Energies, the independent power producer (IPP) arm of Inox Clean Energy, has acquired around 300 MW of operational solar projects from SunSource Energy. Inox...

January 5, 2026

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Finance and M&A

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Solar
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SECI Floats Tender for Five 160 MVA Power Transformers for Solar Park

The Solar Energy Corporation of India has invited bids for the manufacture and commissioning of five 160 MVA, 220/33-33 kV power transformers at the Radhanesda Ultra...

January 5, 2026

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Grid

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T&D

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Tenders and Auctions
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Maharashtra Regulator Approves Tariffs for Tata Power’s 250 MW FDRE Projects

The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) has approved tariffs ranging between ₹4.43 (~$0.049)/kWh and ₹4.77 (~$0.05)/kWh for Tata Power Company’s 250 MW...

January 5, 2026

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Energy Storage

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