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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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Andhra Pradesh Invites Bids for 93 MW Rooftop Solar Projects

The Southern Power Distribution Company of Andhra Pradesh (APSPDCL) has invited bids to set up 93.2 MW of grid-connected rooftop solar projects through the utility-led...

May 14, 2026

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Rooftop

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Solar

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Tenders & Auctions
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Strong US Demand Pushes Nextpower’s FY 2026 Revenue Up 20%

U.S.-based solar tracker firm Nextpower reported revenue of $880.5 million in the fourth quarter (Q4) of the financial year (FY) 2026, a 4.7% year-over-year (YoY)...

May 14, 2026

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Finance and M&A

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Solar
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Jodhpur Businesses Seek Clean Energy Solutions for Long-Term Power Savings

Jodhpur is one of Rajasthan’s main business hubs. The state is the leading renewable energy producer in India, and commercial and industrial consumers in the city are...

May 14, 2026

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C&I

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Solar
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Terra Clean Issues Land Aggregation Tender for a 200 MW Wind Project in Karnataka

Terra Clean, a subsidiary of India Oil Corporation (IOCL), has invited bids for land aggregation to develop an interstate transmission system (ISTS)-connected wind power...

May 14, 2026

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Tenders & Auctions

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Wind
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Fabric Manufacturer G.M. Syntex Saves ₹40 Million Annually by Going Solar

Large commercial and industrial (C&I) consumers are increasingly turning to solar power to meet sustainability goals and reduce their electricity expenditure....

May 13, 2026

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C&I

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Rooftop

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Solar
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Borosil Renewables’ Revenue Jumps 18% YoY, Reports Profit of ₹1.69 Billion in Q4

Mumbai-based solar glass manufacturer Borosil Renewables reported revenue of ₹4.4 billion (~$46.24 million) in the fourth quarter (Q4) of the financial year (FY) 2026,...

May 12, 2026

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Finance and M&A

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Solar
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FH Capital to Acquire 75% Stake in JinkoSolar’s US Subsidiary

Private equity firm, FH Capital, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a 75.1% stake in China-based solar module and cell manufacturer, JinkoSolar’s U.S....

May 12, 2026

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Finance and M&A

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Solar
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GRID India Drafts Rules to Assess Transmission Connectivity Utilization

The Grid Controller of India (GRID India) has issued draft procedures to assess the utilization of transmission connectivity granted to entities. Stakeholders can submit...

May 11, 2026

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Grid

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Market & Policy
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SECI Floats Balance of System Tender for 88 MW Solar Project in Karnataka

The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has invited bids for a balance-of-system (BoS) package for an 88 MW ground-mounted solar project in Chitradurga, Karnataka....

May 11, 2026

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Solar

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Tenders & Auctions
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Ballard’s Revenue Up 26% in Q1 2026 on Higher Fuel Cell Shipments

Fuel cell manufacturer Ballard Power Systems’ revenue surged 26% year-over-year (YoY) to $19.4 million in the first quarter (Q1) of 2026, from $15.4 million on the back...

May 8, 2026

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Finance and M&A

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Other Energy
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SolarEdge’s Q1 Revenue Rises 41.5% YoY on Higher Inverter and Battery Shipments

Israel-based solar inverter manufacturer SolarEdge reported revenues of $310.5 million in the first quarter (Q1) of 2026, a 41.5% year-over-year (YoY) jump from $219.5...

May 8, 2026

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Energy Storage

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Finance and M&A
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ACME Solar’s Q4 Revenue Rises 12.5% on Capacity Additions, Higher CUF

Gurgaon-based independent power producer ACME Solar Holdings has reported a revenue of ₹5.48 billion (~$58.05 million) in the fourth quarter (Q4) of the financial year...

May 8, 2026

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Finance and M&A

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Renewable Energy
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Gujarat Issues Guidelines to Streamline Renewable Energy Project Development

The Gujarat Energy Development Agency (GEDA) has issued the guidelines for the development of solar, wind, and wind-solar projects with or without battery storage...

May 7, 2026

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Markets & Policy

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Solar

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Wind
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Lakshadweep Invites EoI for 2 MW Rooftop Solar with 5.5 MWh Battery Project

The Lakshadweep Electricity Department has invited expressions of interest for rate contracts and to empanel vendors for setting up a 2,107 kW rooftop solar project with...

May 6, 2026

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Energy Storage

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Solar

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Tenders & Auctions
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GRIDCO Floats Consultancy Tender for 225 MW Floating Solar Project

The Grid Corporation of Odisha (GRIDCO) has invited bids to select a consultant to conduct an environmental and social impact assessment of a floating solar project. The...

May 4, 2026

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Solar

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Tenders & Auctions

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