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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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Researchers Discover Potential of Hybrid Perovskites to Make Solar Cells

A recent study by the University of Utah has revealed the potential of phase-transitioned hybrid perovskites for use in solar cell manufacturing. The research was led by...

June 19, 2025

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Modules

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Solar
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CERC Proposes Expanding Scope of Over-the-Counter Power Markets

The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has proposed amendments to its Power Market Regulations, 2021, to expand the scope of over-the-counter (OTC) power...

June 18, 2025

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Energy Storage

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Markets & Policy

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Solar
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NHPC Invites Bids for 23.33 MW Rooftop Solar Projects in Jammu and Kashmir

NHPC has invited bids on behalf of NHPC Renewable Energy to select developers to set up 23.33 MW of rooftop solar power projects on government buildings in Jammu and...

June 18, 2025

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Solar

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Tenders & Auctions
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Higher Solar Module Sales Propel ReNew’s Net Profit Up 415% in Q4 FY 2025

Decarbonization solutions company ReNew has reported a 415% year-over-year (YoY) increase in net profit to ₹3.14 billion (~$36.48 million) in the fourth quarter (Q4) of...

June 17, 2025

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Finance and M&A

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Solar
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Four Textile and Ceramic Companies Save ₹152 Million in a Year by Going Solar

Taking the green route, four companies from the textile and ceramic industries have cumulatively saved ₹152.26 million (~$1.7 million) since 2024 by procuring power from...

June 17, 2025

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C&I

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Solar
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REMCL Floats Tender for 1.25 MW Rooftop Solar Projects in Maharashtra

REMCL, a joint venture between the Ministry of Railways and Rail India Technical and Economic Service, has invited bids to set up a cumulative 1.25 MW of rooftop solar...

June 16, 2025

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Rooftop

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Solar
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CERC Approves Tariffs for SECI’s 600 MW Wind-Solar Hybrid Projects

The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has approved tariffs of ₹3.25 (~$0.037)/kWh and ₹3.26 (~$0.038)/kWh for Solar Energy Corporation of India’s (SECI)...

June 13, 2025

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Markets & Policy

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Solar

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Wind
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Torrent Green Energy Wins SECI’s 600 MW Wind Auction

Torrent Green Energy (Torrent Power) has won Solar Energy Corporation of India’s (SECI) auction to set up 600 MW interstate transmission system (ISTS)-connected wind...

June 13, 2025

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Tenders & Auctions

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Wind
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Power Ministry Proposes Sale, Lease, Renting of Energy Storage Systems

The Ministry of Power (MoP) has proposed an amendment to the Electricity Rules 2025 to permit the sale, lease, and renting of energy storage systems (ESS). The Ministry...

June 12, 2025

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Energy Storage

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Market & Policy
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West Bengal Floats O&M Tender for 10 MW Solar Projects

The West Bengal Power Development Corporation (WBPDCL) has invited bids for biennial operation and maintenance (O&M) of 10 MW ground-mounted solar power projects at...

June 12, 2025

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Melvin Mathew

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Solar

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Tenders & Auctions
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France Records 1.4 GW Solar Installations in First Quarter of 2025

France added 1,442 MW of solar capacity in the first quarter (Q1) of 2025, a 34.76% year-over-year increase from 1,070 MW, according to the country’s Ministry of Energy...

June 11, 2025

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Melvin Mathew

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Open Access

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Solar
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Waaree Bags 599 MW Module Supply Order from US Solar Developer

Waaree Solar Americas, a subsidiary of Waaree Energies, has secured a supply order for 599 MW of solar modules from a U.S.-based developer and owner-operator of...

June 11, 2025

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Modules

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Solar
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Tamil Nadu Floats EoI for Leasing Land Parcels for KUSUM Projects

The Tamil Nadu Green Energy Corporation (TNGECL) has invited expressions of interest (EoI) to empanel landowners willing to provide land for developing 1 MW to 4 MW...

June 11, 2025

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Solar

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Tenders & Auctions
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CPCB Issues Draft Guidelines for Solar Waste Collection and Storage

The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has issued draft guidelines for the collection and storage of waste from solar modules and cells. Stakeholders can submit...

June 10, 2025

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Melvin Mathew

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Modules

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Solar
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Clean Mobility Startup Vecmocon Raises $18 Million in Series A Funding

New Delhi-based sustainability and clean mobility startup Vecmocon has raised $18 million (~₹1.54 billion) in a Series A funding round from Ecosystem Integrity Fund,...

June 10, 2025

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Electric Vehicles

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Finance and M&A

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