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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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Vikram Solar Signs 1 GW Solar Cell Supply Deal with Avaada Electro

Kolkata-based solar module manufacturer Vikram Solar has signed an agreement with Avaada Electro to procure 1 GW of domestically manufactured solar cells. Avaada Electro...

September 16, 2026

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Manufacturing

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Modules

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Solar
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Agastya Energy Approves ₹5.66 Billion Preferential Share Issue

Agastya Energy and Infrastructure’s (Agastya Energy) board of directors has approved a preferential issue of equity shares and convertible warrants totaling...

September 16, 2026

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Finance and M&A

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Renewable Energy
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Cochin Shipyard Invites Bids for Battery Storage Project

Cochin Shipyard (CSL) has invited bids to set up a battery energy storage system (BESS) at its premises in Kochi, Kerala. The last date to submit bids is October 13,...

September 16, 2026

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Energy Storage

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Tenders & Auctions
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Ahmedabad Issues Rate Contract Tender for 1 MW Solar Projects

The Ahmedabad Urban Development Authority (AUDA) has invited bids for an annual rate contract for solar projects at various locations in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The project...

September 15, 2026

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Solar

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Tenders & Auctions
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SECI Awards Transformer Supply Contract for 700 MW Solar Project

The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has announced the winner of its auction for the engineering, design, manufacturing, testing, and supply of five 160 MVA,...

September 15, 2026

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T&D

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Tenders & Auctions
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SECI Awards BoS Contract for 700 MW Solar Project

Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has announced the winner of its balance of system (BoS) package auction for a 700 MW solar project at Raghanesda in the...

September 15, 2026

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Solar

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Tenders & Auctions
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Data Center Demand to Accelerate Hybrid Renewables in Andhra Pradesh: NREDCAP

Andhra Pradesh is preparing for rising power demand from data centers and other energy-intensive industries, with plans to ensure reliable clean power through hybrid,...

September 15, 2026

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Energy Storage

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Solar
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Bharat Petroleum Awards 14.8 TPD Compressed Biogas Projects

Bharat Petroleum Corporation (BPCL) has awarded three compressed biogas projects (CBG) totaling 14.8 tons per day (TPD) to a Maharashtra-based company. Organic Recycling...

September 10, 2026

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Renewable Energy

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Tenders and Auctions
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APTEL Extends Commissioning Date for 20 MW Solar Project in Karnataka

The Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (APTEL) has extended the scheduled commercial operation date (SCOD) for a renewable energy project developer’s 20 MW solar project...

September 10, 2026

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Markets & Policy

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Solar
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Rising Chinese Wafer Prices May Hit Indian Solar Cell Manufacturers

Recent market movements and policy developments in China are likely to affect India’s solar cell manufacturers. As per Shanghai Metals Market, Chinese M10 wafer spot...

September 10, 2026

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Manufacturing

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Mercom Research Focus
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GETCO Seeks Consultant for Pilot 2.5 MWh Battery Storage Project

Gujarat Energy Transmission Corporation (GETCO) has invited bids to appoint a project management consultant for an automatic generation control (AGC)-enabled 5 MW/2.5...

September 9, 2026

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Daily News Wrap-Up: PM Surya Ghar 2.0 May Mandate Energy Storage

Rooftop installers expect PM Surya Ghar 2.0 to provide for integration of battery energy storage systems (BESS) with rooftop solar systems. Integrating battery energy...

September 9, 2026

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Daily Wrap-up
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West Bengal Floats Consultancy Tender for Battery Storage Project

The West Bengal Power Development Corporation (WBPDCL) has invited bids to select a consultancy firm to conduct a feasibility study and prepare a detailed project report...

September 8, 2026

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Energy Storage

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Tenders & Auctions
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Solarworld and Rays Power to Set Up 2.4 GW Solar Cell Manufacturing JV

Solarworld Energy Solutions and Rays Power Infra will set up a joint venture company to establish a 2.4 GW solar cell manufacturing facility in Madhya Pradesh....

September 8, 2026

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Finance and M&A

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Solar
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MENA Weekly Round-Up: Saudi Commissions 340 MW Solar, 1.2 GWh Battery Storage

Saudi Arabia-listed Acwa-led consortium achieved the project commercial operation date for its 340 MW solar photovoltaic project integrated with a 1,227 MWh battery...

September 8, 2026

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Market & Policy

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Renewable Energy

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