Author: Ramya

About Ramya

Ramya Ranganath is an Associate Editor and Writer for Mercom Communications India. Before joining Mercom, Ramya worked as a Senior Editor at a digital media supply chain solutions company. Throughout her career, she has developed end-to-end content for various companies in a wide range of domains, including renewables. Ramya holds a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from M.S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology and is passionate about environmental issues and permaculture.
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Australian Research Team Achieves 21.6% Efficiency in Perovskite Solar Cells

A team of research scientists from the Australian National University (ANU) has had a breakthrough in the efficiency of solar cells, an outcome multiple entities around...

September 13, 2019

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Solar

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Technology
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Indian Oil and NTPC Launch Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in Noida

The Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) has come together with the National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) to establish electric vehicle charging stations in Greater Noida....

September 10, 2019

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Electric Vehicles

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Grid
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Harnessing Singlet Fission to Increase Solar Cell Efficiency

A research team at Columbia University has developed a methodology to harness more energy from light, thereby increasing the efficiency of solar cells, as reported in a...

September 6, 2019

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Markets & Policy

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Solar
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Tata Chemicals Sets Up Lithium-Ion Recycling Plant in India

Tata Chemicals, a company with interests in chemicals, crop nutrition, and consumer products, has entered the battery recycling industry. The company has started...

September 6, 2019

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Energy Efficiency

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Other
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Tata Memorial Center Issues Tenders for 2 MW of Solar Projects

Tata Memorial Center has issued notice inviting tenders (NIT) for installation of solar power projects at Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital & Research Center, in Mohali,...

September 5, 2019

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Solar

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Tenders & Auctions
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Researchers Develop an Algorithm that Can Improve the Efficiency of Solar Panels

In an important technological development, the researchers at the University of Waterloo have developed a method to better utilize the amount of energy that’s collected...

September 4, 2019

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Ramya Ranganath

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Solar

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Technology
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Off-Grid Solar Solutions Provider BBOXX Raises $50 Million Funding Led by Mitsubishi

BBOXX, an off-grid solar solutions provider, has raised $50 million (~₹3.58 billion) in a Series D round of funding. Mitsubishi Corporation led the round by investing a...

September 3, 2019

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Ramya Ranganath

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Off-grid

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Solar
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Policy Developments in India’s Solar and Other Renewables in August 2019

The month of August witnessed policy announcements related to net metering, distributed solar, rooftop solar, and even inverter related regulations. The ministry showed...

September 3, 2019

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Markets & Policy

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Solar
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Lowest Tariff of ₹2.83/kWh Emerges in SECI’s Wind Auction for 440 MW

The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has awarded 439.8 MW of wind projects in its latest auction. This capacity is part of the tender floated by the agency for 1,...

August 30, 2019

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Other

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Wind
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REIL Floats Tender for 2 MW of Rooftop Solar Projects for Government Buildings in Jaipur

The Rajasthan Electronics and Instruments Limited (REIL) has issued tender to install and commission 2 MW of grid-connected rooftop solar projects at several government...

August 30, 2019

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Ramya Ranganath

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Solar

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Tenders & Auctions
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After Multiple Extensions, SECI Reissues its Tender for 97.5 MW of Rooftop Solar Projects

The Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI) has reissued its tender for 97.5 MW of grid-connected rooftop solar systems for government buildings in various...

August 30, 2019

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Ramya Ranganath

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Solar

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Tenders & Auctions
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Online Grocery Retailer Big Basket to Install 1.4 MW of Rooftop Solar Systems

Amplus Energy Solutions, a rooftop solar company, has joined forces with Big Basket, an online grocery retailer, to deploy renewable energy installations at its various...

August 30, 2019

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Ramya Ranganath

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Rooftop

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Solar
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Uttar Pradesh Aims to Invest ₹400 Billion in the Next 5 Years for Electric Mobility

Uttar Pradesh has launched its Electric Vehicle Manufacturing and Mobility Policy 2019 to promote the adoption of electric vehicles and supporting infrastructure in the...

August 29, 2019

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Ramya Ranganath

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Electric Vehicles

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Grid
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Odisha Announces Tender for 100 Electric Rickshaws and Carts

The Odisha Renewable Energy Development Agency (OREDA) has floated a tender for the supply of 100 electric rickshaws (e-rickshaws) and electric carts (e-carts). The bid...

August 29, 2019

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Ramya Ranganath

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Electric Vehicles

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Grid
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Amara Raja Launches Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in Andhra Pradesh’s Tirupati

Amara Raja, a manufacturer in the Indian battery storage industry space, has launched electric vehicle (EV) charging stations and battery swapping stations in...

August 28, 2019

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Ramya Ranganath

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Electric Vehicles

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Grid

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