Author: Nithin Thomas Prasad

About Nithin Thomas Prasad

Nithin Thomas, Staff reporter at Mercom India More articles from Nithin Thomas.
Nithin Thomas is a staff reporter at Mercom India. Previously with Reuters News, he has covered oil, metals and agricultural commodity markets across global markets. He has also covered refinery and pipeline explosions, oil and gas leaks, Atlantic region hurricane developments, and other natural disasters. Nithin holds a Masters Degree in Applied Economics from Christ University, Bangalore and a Bachelor's Degree in Commerce from Loyola College, Chennai.More articles from Nithin Thomas Prasad
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Defer Bids Until Power Sale Agreements Backlog is Cleared – Solar Developers to Minister

The Solar Power Developers Association (SPDA) has written to Union Power Minister R.K. Singh asking to stop new auction activity for solar projects until the backlog of...

March 25, 2021

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Markets & Policy

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Solar
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India’s Solar Installations Reach 40 GW Milestone

India’s cumulative solar installations have hit the 40 GW milestone, according to Mercom India Research. As of February 2021, the country’s total...

March 25, 2021

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Mercom Research Focus

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Other
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File Timeframe to Clear Dues of Solar and Wind Generators – Andhra High Court to DISCOMs

The High Court of Andhra Pradesh has directed the Southern Power Distribution Company Limited (APSPDCL) and Eastern Power Distribution Company Limited (APEPDCL) to file...

March 24, 2021

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Renewable Energy
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Adani Green to Acquire a 75 MW Solar Project from Sterling and Wilson

Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL) has announced that it will acquire 75 MW of operational solar assets in Telangana from Sterling and Wilson, a Shapoorji Pallonji Group...

March 24, 2021

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Finance and M&A

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Solar
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West Bengal Allows Net Metering for Rooftop Solar Systems Installed Before June 30, 2021

The West Bengal Electricity Regulatory Commission (WBERC) has ruled that consumers who install solar photovoltaic systems before June 30, 2021, will be eligible for net...

March 23, 2021

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Markets & Policy

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Solar
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Indore Smart City Reissues Tender for Consulting and O&M for 120 MW of Solar Projects

The Indore Smart City Development Limited (ISCDL) has issued a revised tender for consultants to set up 100 MW to 120 MW ground-mounted or floating solar power projects...

March 23, 2021

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Solar

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Tenders & Auctions
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Andhra Pradesh Regulator Denies Relief for a 25 MW Solar Project Claiming Force Majeure

The Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (APERC) has rejected a solar developer’s plea for relief for the delayed commissioning of a 25 MW solar power...

March 23, 2021

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Markets & Policy

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Solar
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BHEL Lands its First Overseas EPC Contract for 8 MW of Solar Projects in Mauritius

Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) announced its plans to set up an 8 MW solar project at Tamarind Falls, Henrietta (Phase-II), Mauritius. This would be its first...

March 22, 2021

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Solar
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Adani Receives Letter of Award for 300 MW Wind Power Projects

Adani Green Energy Holding Fifteen Limited, a subsidiary of Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL), announced that it received a letter of award for a 300 MW wind energy...

March 22, 2021

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Wind
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BHEL Calls for Detailed Report on Manufacturing Feasibility from Quartz to Solar Modules

Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), an Indian engineering and manufacturing enterprise has invited bids for consulting firms to prepare a detailed project report...

March 19, 2021

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Solar

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Tenders & Auctions
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TCIL Invites Bids to Set Up 5 GW of Solar Projects Under CPSU Program by IREDA

Telecommunications Consultants India Limited (TCIL) has floated an expression of interest (EoI) to select partners for setting up grid-connected solar projects in India...

March 19, 2021

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Solar

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Tenders & Auctions
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Empanelment Tenders Floated for 18 MW of Rooftop Solar Projects on Government Buildings

The Uttar Pradesh New and Renewable Energy Development Agency (UPNEDA) has floated tenders to empanel agencies for 18 MW of captive grid-interactive rooftop solar...

March 18, 2021

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Rooftop

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Tenders & Auctions
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Energy Efficiency Company Smart Joules Raises $4.1 Million in Series A Funding

Smart Joules, an energy-efficiency-as-a-service company, said it raised $4.1 million in Series A funding from ADB Ventures, Burman Family Office, Max I. Limited,...

March 18, 2021

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Energy Efficiency

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Finance and M&A
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SECI Payouts to Solar, Wind Developers Stood at ₹4.25 Billion in January 2021

The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) paid about ₹4.25 billion (~$58.6 million) to solar and wind developers in January 2021, according to data released by the...

March 18, 2021

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Finance and M&A

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Solar
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Euler Motors Closes Series A Funding Round with Additional $2.6 Million Raise

New Delhi-based electric vehicle (EV) maker Euler Motors announced that it had raised an additional $2.6 million in Series A funding from ADB Ventures – the...

March 18, 2021

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Electric Vehicles

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Grid

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