Author Archives: Rakesh Ranjan
About Rakesh Ranjan
Rakesh is a staff reporter at Mercom India. Prior to joining Mercom, he worked in many roles as a business correspondent, assistant editor, senior content writer, and sub-editor with bcfocus.com, CIOReview/Silicon India, Verbinden Communication, and Bangalore Bias. Rakesh holds a Bachelor’s degree in English from Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU).
Andhra Pradesh Approves Greenko’s 1 GW Solar, 550 MW Wind, and 1.2 GW Pumped Storage Project
The Government of Andhra Pradesh has approved the establishment of an integrated renewable energy project (IREP) at Pinnapuram village in Kurnool district by Greenko Energies Private Limited. As part of ...
EESL Announces Tender for 250 Electric Cars to be Deployed Pan-India
The Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) has invited bids for the procurement of 250 electric cars. These electric cars will come with three years of warranty and a comprehensive annual ...
RK Singh Addresses Renewable Industry Stakeholders, Emphasizes on Self-Reliance
The Union Power Minister, RK Singh, recently interacted with developers of generation and transmission projects in the power and renewable sectors. The minister reiterated the need for ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ to ...
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Top States for Rooftop Solar Installations [Infographics]
Cumulative rooftop solar installations in India reached 4.6 GW as of Q1 2020. In the first quarter of 2020, India installed 194 MW of rooftop solar projects, a decline of ...
Adani Green to Receive Refund of ₹1.2 Million for a 20 MW Solar Project in Mysuru
The Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) has ordered that Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL) should get a refund of ₹1.2 million (~$15,754) from the Gulbarga Electricity Supply Company Limited (GESCOM) ...
Tata Power Delhi Distribution Records Over 90% Digital Payments Amid COVID-19 Lockdown
Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited (TPDDL), a leading power utility supplier, catering to the needs of seven million people in the north and north-west Delhi, said it received over 90% ...
Gujarat Seeks EV Manufacturers to Market and Distribute Battery-Operated Vehicles
The Gujarat Energy Development Agency (GEDA) has invited expressions of interest (EoI) for manufacturers to market and distribute electric two-wheelers and three-wheelers in the state. The EoI has been issued ...
Another Bidding Extension for 4 MW Andaman Floating Solar Project with Energy Storage
The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has once again extended the deadline for its 4 MW floating solar project tender with 2 MW/1MWh battery energy storage system (BESS). The ...
Military Engineer Services Invites Bids for a 1 MW Solar Project in Assam
The Military Engineer Services (MES) has invited bids for the development of a 1 MW solar power project along with allied infrastructure at Jorhat in Assam. The estimated cost of ...
Haryana to Install 466 Grid-Connected DC Solar Pumps Under KUSUM Program
The Haryana Development Renewable Agency (HAREDA) has invited bids for 466 grid-connected DC solar pumping systems. The last date for the submission of bids is July 20, 2020. The contract ...
Himachal Pradesh Issues Order on RPO Targets and Open Access Charges
The Himachal Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (HPERC) has issued an order for distribution companies (DISCOMs) in the state regarding their renewable purchase obligation (RPO) backlogs up to the financial year ...
Bihar Commission Allows DISCOMs to Carry RPO Shortfall to Next Year
The Bihar Electricity Regulatory Commission (BERC) has approved the request of the Bihar State Power Holding Company Limited (BSPHCL) to carry forward the shortfall in its renewable purchase obligation (RPO) ...
Argonne Researchers Use Deep Learning to Study Avian Interactions with Solar Panels
Solar project installations across the United States are increasing, and scientists are trying their best to find out the impact of solar infrastructure on wildlife. Currently, the data collection methods ...
MNRE Releases Details for the Development of Ultra-Mega Renewable Energy Power Parks
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has modified its guidelines for the development of solar parks and ultra-mega solar power projects. The program was initiated in December 2014 ...
Uttar Pradesh to Set Up 600 MW of Solar in a New Renewable Energy Park
The Uttar Pradesh New and Renewable Energy Development Agency (UPNEDA) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Tehri Hydro Development Corporation of India Limited (THDCIL) to set up an ...
Haryana Invites Bids for 30 MW of Rooftop Solar Systems on Government Buildings
The Haryana Renewable Energy Development Agency (HAREDA) has invited bids for 30 MW of rooftop solar systems on government buildings in the state. The capital investment for the project will ...
With New Solar Projects Commissioned, Azure Power’s Revenue Rises 29% in Q4 FY 2020
Azure Power has announced its consolidated results for the fourth quarter (Q4) of the financial year (FY) 2020. The company stated that its revenues stood at ₹3.67 billion (~$48.75 million), ...
China’s Draft Solar Manufacturing Guidelines May Lead to Consolidation
The share of installed renewable power generation capacity in China amounted to 40% (hydro 17.7%, wind 10.4%, solar 10.2%, and biomass 1.5%) for the calendar year (CY) 2019. According to ...
Andhra Pradesh Addresses Concerns on DSM Amendment for Solar and Wind
Several renewable energy companies have put forward their suggestions and objections to the proposed amendments for the forecasting, scheduling, and deviation settlement regulations put in place by the Andhra Pradesh ...
Solar Installations Helping Nigerian Health Centers Fight COVID-19 Outbreak
All On, an independent impact investment company, has announced the completion of the first phase of nationwide solar installations at emergency health facilities related to the COVID-19 pandemic response. The ...
Industry Asks SECI to Issue Clarifications Before Calling Bids for 2 GW of Solar Projects
The National Solar Energy Federation of India (NSEFI) has written a letter to the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) asking it to extend the bid submission deadline of a ...
NTPC Once Again Extends Bidding Deadline for 1.2 GW of Solar Projects
NTPC Limited has once again extended the bid submission deadline for its tender to set up 1.2 GW of the interstate transmission system (ISTS)-connected solar power projects in India. The ...
REMCL Invites Bids to Develop Up to 400 MW of Solar Projects on Vacant Land of Railways
The Railway Energy Management Company Limited (REMCL), a joint venture of the Indian Railways and RITES Limited, has invited bids for the development of up to 400 MW of grid-connected ...
Renewable Expansion Key to Economic Growth Post-Pandemic
As the COVID-19 crisis continues, governments across the world have been forced to take stringent measures to curb its spread. The pandemic has had a deep impact on economies around ...
ADB to Invest $17.7 Million in a 35 MW Solar Power Project in Bangladesh
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has signed a deal with Spectra Solar Park Limited (SSPL) to invest $17.7 million (~₹1.33 billion) in a 35 MW utility-scale solar project in Bangladesh ...
