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Nimisha Dwivedi, Senior Copy Editor at Mercom India More articles from Nimisha Dwivedi
meghanaNimisha Dwivedi is a senior copy editor at Mercom India. Before joining Mercom, she worked with publications like The Indian Express, The Times of India and YourStory, covering and editing stories across beats like renewables, business and politics. More articles from Nimisha Dwivedi.
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CERC Proposes Including Pump Storage Projects in High Price-Day Ahead Market

The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has proposed including pumped storage projects as an eligible category in the High Price-Day Ahead Market (HP-DAM)...

October 28, 2026

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Nimisha Dwivedi

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Energy Storage

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Market & Policy
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Italy Installed 4.83 GW of Solar Capacity in First Nine Months of 2026

Italy installed 4.83 GW of solar power capacity through 147,632 new projects between January and September 2026, according to an analysis by the industry association...

October 27, 2026

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Nimisha Dwivedi

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Markets & Policy

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Solar
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Longer Contracts, Higher Expectations Reshape India’s Solar O&M Market

India’s solar operations and maintenance (O&M) segment is moving beyond routine equipment servicing as developers and asset owners place greater emphasis on...

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Uttar Pradesh Industries Explore Solar Options to Cut Power Costs

Commercial and industrial (C&I) consumers in Uttar Pradesh are evaluating combinations of rooftop solar and green energy open access to reduce electricity costs,...

October 19, 2026

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Nimisha Dwivedi

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C&I

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Solar
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MNRE Invites EoIs from Institutions to Support Hydrogen Safety Panel

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has invited Expressions of Interest (EoI) from prospective agencies to select an expert institution to support the...

October 15, 2026

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Nimisha Dwivedi

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Renewable Energy

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Tenders and Auctions
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MERC Allows Net Metering with Open Access for Rooftop Solar Project

The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) has partly allowed a private company’s petition seeking net metering arrangements for its 660 kW rooftop...

October 8, 2026

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Nimisha Dwivedi

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Markets & Policy

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Solar
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MERC Allows Solar Developer’s ₹11 Million Generation Loss Compensation Claim

The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) has directed the Maharashtra State Power Generation Company (MSPGCL) to pay ₹11.10 million (~$114,828) to...

October 8, 2026

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Nimisha Dwivedi

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Markets & Policy

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Solar
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US Residential Solar Prices Rise 3% as Market Adjusts to Tax Credit Expiry

Rising utility rates strengthened the case for U.S. residential solar, while prepaid third-party ownership (TPO) financing improved affordability for price-sensitive...

October 6, 2026

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Nimisha Dwivedi

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Markets & Policy

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Solar
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MNRE Invites Research Proposals to Boost Solar Thermal Solutions Adoption

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has invited pitches on concentrating solar thermal (CST) technology solutions for various heating applications in...

September 9, 2026

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Nimisha Dwivedi

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Solar

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Tenders & Auctions
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India’s Clean Energy Manufacturing Boom Faces an R&D Reality Check

With a record solar capacity addition of 27 GW in the first half of 2026 and a 110 GWh storage pipeline, India’s clean energy build-out is gathering pace as the...

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Driven By Chinese Imports, Africa’s Solar Additions to Reach 17 GW in 2026

Solar capacity additions in Africa are projected to reach 17 GW in 2026, clocking a 45% year-over-year (YoY) rise amid a surge in Chinese solar panel imports to the...

August 31, 2026

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Nimisha Dwivedi

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Markets & Policy

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Renewable Energy

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Solar

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