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Himachal Homestay Recovers Solar Installation Cost and Saves ₹200,000 in 5 Years

With their homestay nestled in the hills of Himachal Pradesh, surrounded by pine trees and the Himalayas, adopting a nature-friendly lifestyle was a way of life for...

May 30, 2025

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Tina Freese

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Solar
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Energy-Intensive Industries Drive Open Access Solar Growth Amid Challenges

India’s green energy open access sector has witnessed steady growth over the past few years, with an increasing number of commercial and industrial (C&I) consumers...

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Daily News Wrap-Up: Adani, ReNew, and ACME Lead Utility-Scale Solar Development in 2024

Adani Green Energy, ReNew, ACME Solar, NTPC Renewable Energy, and O2 Power emerged as the top utility-scale solar project developers in India for 2024, according to...

May 20, 2025

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Mercom Staff

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Daily Wrap-up
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Mercom India to Host C&I Clean Energy Meet in Pune on May 16

Mercom India is hosting the fourth edition of ‘C&I Clean Energy Meet’ in Pune, Maharashtra, on May 16, 2025. The event is supported by the Deccan Chamber of Commerce,...

May 14, 2025

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Tina Freese

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C&I

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Renewable Energy
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Seshasayee Paper to Procure 39 MW of Renewable Energy from Zelestra

Chennai-based Seshasayee Paper and Boards has announced it will source 39 MW of renewable energy from Ganeko Solar, Zelestra Corporacion’s wind-solar hybrid power...

May 6, 2025

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Tina Freese

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Solar

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Wind
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UV Tests Exaggerate Degradation in TOPCon Modules: Fraunhofer ISE

The Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE (Fraunhofer ISE) announced that its latest research has found that ultraviolet (UV) tests rate degradation of...

April 17, 2025

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Tina Freese

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Solar

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Technology
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Maharashtra’s 100% Solar-Powered Eco Resort Saves ₹2.9 Million Annually

The hospitality industry is emerging as a leader in the transition to renewable energy, joining a growing number of commercial and industrial units in India with high...

April 16, 2025

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Tina Freese

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C&I

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Solar
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JSL Super Steel to Procure 11 MW Solar Power from Sunsure’s Project

Jindal Stainless’s subsidiary, JSL Super Steel, has announced it will procure 11 MW of power from Sunsure Energy’s 49 MW solar power project in Augasi, Uttar Pradesh....

April 11, 2025

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Tina Freese

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Market & Policy

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Solar
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Mercom to Host C&I Clean Energy Meet in Mumbai on April 17

Mercom India is hosting the ‘C&I Clean Energy Meet’ for the fourth year in Mumbai on April 17, 2025. The one-day event will be held at Ramada by Wyndham Navi Mumbai,...

April 11, 2025

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Tina Freese

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C&I

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Renewable Energy
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WorldOne Energies Commissions 1.2 GW Module Manufacturing Facility

Solar module manufacturer WorldOne Energies has commissioned a 1.2 GW solar module manufacturing facility in Nagpur, Maharashtra. The facility will produce N-type tunnel...

April 4, 2025

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Tina Freese

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Manufacturing

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Solar
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Uno Minda to Procure Power from Amplus Ampere’s 55 MW Solar Project

Automotive Solutions provider Uno Minda will procure 17.85 MW of solar power from Amplus Solar’s special purpose vehicle (SPV), Amplus Ampere. The power will be sourced...

March 31, 2025

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Tina Freese

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C&I

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Solar
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Hydroponics Farmer Installs Solar, Saves ₹300,000 a Year in Power Bills

Various sectors, including agriculture, have realized the benefits of cost savings from switching to solar energy. For a hydroponics farmer, recovering the cost of the...

March 31, 2025

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Tina Freese

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C&I

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Consumers

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Solar
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Solar-Powered Clinics on Boats a Boon for People in Remote Assam Villages

In the river-locked villages of Assam, accessible only by boats, people faced a lack of primary health services for generations. To access basic healthcare, villagers...

March 27, 2025

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Tina Freese

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C&I

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Solar
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Gensol Engineering to Raise ₹6 Billion Via Bonds and Promoter Warrants

Renewable energy engineering, procurement and construction company Gensol Engineering has decided to raise ₹6 billion (~$68.9 million) by issuing ₹4 billion (~$45.9...

March 13, 2025

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Tina Freese

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Press Releases

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Renewable Energy
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Solar-Powered Water ATMs Provide Clean Drinking Water to 100 Villages

Access to safe drinking water has been a challenge in India. In rural areas where power supply is also a huge concern, solar-powered water ATMs are a viable solution....

March 13, 2025

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Tina Freese

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C&I

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Solar

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