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B.S. Nagaraj, Senior Editor at Mercom India More articles from B.S. Nagaraj.
Nagaraj BharadwajB.S. Nagaraj is a Senior Editor at Mercom India. Nagaraj is an experienced journalist and has held senior roles in publications like The Indian Express and Deccan Herald, and Qatar Tribune. He has also worked for business advisory and risk management consulting firms in New Delhi. More articles from B.S. Nagaraj.

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RBI to Raise ₹200 Billion in Sovereign Green Bonds in Second Half of 2024-25

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued a calendar to mop up ₹200 billion (~$2.36 billion) in four equal tranches of sovereign green bonds in the second half of...

November 15, 2024

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Finance and M&A

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Renewable Energy
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High Court Clears Hurdles in Privatization of Chandigarh DISCOM

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has cleared the decks for the privatization of electricity services in the Union Territory (UT) of Chandigarh, maintaining that it is...

November 13, 2024

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Grid

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Markets & Policy

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T&D

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Utilities
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India’s Clean Energy Sector Sees IPO Boom, More Set for 2025

It’s been a busy year for IPOs in the clean energy sector in India. Two leading renewable energy companies—Premier Energies and Waaree Energies—raised about $850 million...

November 5, 2024

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Renewable Energy
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India Seeks $70 Million from CIF for Energy Storage and Grid Strengthening

India is seeking $70 million in financing from Climate Investment Funds (CIF) to catalyze the deployment of critical energy storage system (ESS) infrastructure and...

October 25, 2024

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Energy Storage

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Grid
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Supreme Court Upholds Supremacy of Electricity Regulators

In a judgment with far-reaching consequences, the Supreme Court has upheld the supremacy of the electricity regulatory commissions, observing that the directions of the...

October 18, 2024

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Market & Policy
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High Grid Frequency Events Prompt Grid India to Warn Users to be Cautious

For three days in August 2024, India’s electricity grid witnessed persistent high frequency above the ceiling of 50.05 Hz for 26% to 38% of the time. All three...

October 3, 2024

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Grid

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Solar

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Wind
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DGTR Opens Anti-Dumping Investigation into Solar Cell Imports from China

The Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) has initiated an anti-dumping investigation into the imports of solar cells from China, whether or not assembled in...

October 3, 2024

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Modules

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Solar
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Manufacturers Seek ALMM-Type Mandate for Solar Ancillary Components

Indian solar ancillary component manufacturers have urged the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) to mandate the use of domestically manufactured solar...

September 27, 2024

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Manufacturing

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Markets & Policy

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Modules

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Solar
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WTO Sets Up Panel to Resolve China-US Dispute Over Clean Energy Subsidies

China’s clash with the U.S. over the latter’s clean energy subsidies under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) has taken a formal turn, with the World Trade...

September 26, 2024

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Energy Storage

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Renewable Energy

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Solar

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Wind
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Parametric Insurance for Weather Risks Gains Traction in Renewable Energy: Interview

Weather vagaries like inadequate wind speeds and decreased irradiance can adversely impact wind and solar generation. Weather-based parametric risk insurance is...

September 24, 2024

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Renewable Energy

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Solar

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Wind
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US Tariff Increases on Solar, EV Imports from China to Start September 27, 2024

Four months after announcing stiff tariff hikes on imports of solar cells, electric vehicles (EV), batteries, and critical minerals originating from China, the U.S. has...

September 18, 2024

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Electric Vehicles

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Markets & Policy

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Solar
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Renewable Capacity Growth Severely Hit by Power Transmission Delays

Power evacuation infrastructure growth in India has lagged behind the pace of power capacity additions due to unique challenges faced by transmission projects, with...

September 9, 2024

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Grid

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Mercom Research Focus

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Renewable Energy
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Epic Energy to Set Up 35 MW Solar Park for Group Captive Projects

Mumbai-based Epic Energy, a solar EPC solutions provider, announced it is setting up a 35 MW solar park near Solapur in Maharashtra with Niva Ecotech, a solar park...

September 6, 2024

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Market & Policy

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Open Access

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Solar
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‘Navratna’ Status to SECI, SJVN, and NHPC Will Ensure More Financial Autonomy

Three government-owned renewable energy agencies, Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI), SJVN, and NHPC, have been conferred ‘Navratna’ status by the government,...

September 2, 2024

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B.S. Nagaraj

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Renewable Energy

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Solar

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Wind
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JinkoSolar’s Revenue Drops 21.6% YoY in Q2 2024 on Lower Module Prices

China-headquartered solar cell and module manufacturer JinkoSolar‘s revenue dropped 21.6% year-over-year (YoY) to RMB24.05 billion (~$3.31 billion) in the second...

September 2, 2024

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Finance and M&A

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Modules

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Solar

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