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Melvin Mathew, Staff reporter at Mercom India More articles from Melvin Mathew.
Melvin Mathew Melvin Mathew is a staff reporter at Mercom India. Before joining Mercom, , he was a city-beat reporter for the Bangalore Mirror. He holds a bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, and Psychology from St Joseph’s University, Bengaluru.More articles from Melvin Mathew
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Bondada Engineering Secures BoS Orders for Adani’s 250 MW Solar Project

Engineering, procurement, and construction company Bondada Engineering has received multiple orders from Adani Green Energy (AGEL) and Adani Green Energy Six totaling ₹4....

May 19, 2026

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Paid

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Tenders & Auctions
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India’s Policies Shift Focus to Storage, Grid Reliability, and Compliance in Q1 2026

India’s renewable energy sector is entering a phase of stricter regulatory compliance, growing integration of storage, and evolving market structures, according to...

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Canadian Solar Expands Battery Storage and US Manufacturing Despite Weak Module Sales

Renewable energy solutions provider Canadian Solar’s revenue for the first quarter (Q1) of 2026 declined 10% year-over-year (YoY) to $1.08 billion from $1.20 billion....

May 19, 2026

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Finance and M&A

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Modules

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Solar
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MENA Weekly Round-Up: Abu Dhabi to Top Solar Capacity Additions by 2035

According to the Emirates Water and Electricity Company, Abu Dhabi will lead solar capacity additions in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in 2035. Abu Dhabi’s solar...

May 19, 2026

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Energy Storage

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Solar
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Uttarakhand Issues Draft Resource Adequacy Planning Framework

The Uttarakhand Electricity Regulatory Commission (UERC) has proposed a resource adequacy framework for the state’s power sector to ensure the availability of sufficient...

May 18, 2026

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Grid

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Market & Policy

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Paid
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Chhattisgarh Proposes ₹3.4/kWh Levelized Tariff for Solar Projects Up to 2 MW

The Chhattisgarh State Electricity Regulatory Commission (CSERC) has proposed a generic levelized tariff of ₹3.40 (~$0.04)/kWh for solar photovoltaic projects between...

May 15, 2026

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Grid

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Market & Policy

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Paid
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Andhra Pradesh Invites Bids for 93 MW Rooftop Solar Projects

The Southern Power Distribution Company of Andhra Pradesh (APSPDCL) has invited bids to set up 93.2 MW of grid-connected rooftop solar projects through the utility-led...

May 14, 2026

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Rooftop

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Solar

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Tenders & Auctions
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Strong US Demand Pushes Nextpower’s FY 2026 Revenue Up 20%

U.S.-based solar tracker firm Nextpower reported revenue of $880.5 million in the fourth quarter (Q4) of the financial year (FY) 2026, a 4.7% year-over-year (YoY)...

May 14, 2026

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Finance and M&A

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Solar
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Jodhpur Businesses Seek Clean Energy Solutions for Long-Term Power Savings

Jodhpur is one of Rajasthan’s main business hubs. The state is the leading renewable energy producer in India, and commercial and industrial consumers in the city are...

May 14, 2026

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C&I

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Solar
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Terra Clean Issues Land Aggregation Tender for a 200 MW Wind Project in Karnataka

Terra Clean, a subsidiary of India Oil Corporation (IOCL), has invited bids for land aggregation to develop an interstate transmission system (ISTS)-connected wind power...

May 14, 2026

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Paid

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Tenders & Auctions

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Wind
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Fabric Manufacturer G.M. Syntex Saves ₹40 Million Annually by Going Solar

Large commercial and industrial (C&I) consumers are increasingly turning to solar power to meet sustainability goals and reduce their electricity expenditure....

May 13, 2026

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C&I

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Rooftop

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Solar
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Borosil Renewables’ Revenue Jumps 18% YoY, Reports Profit of ₹1.69 Billion in Q4

Mumbai-based solar glass manufacturer Borosil Renewables reported revenue of ₹4.4 billion (~$46.24 million) in the fourth quarter (Q4) of the financial year (FY) 2026,...

May 12, 2026

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Finance and M&A

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Solar
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FH Capital to Acquire 75% Stake in JinkoSolar’s US Subsidiary

Private equity firm, FH Capital, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a 75.1% stake in China-based solar module and cell manufacturer, JinkoSolar’s U.S....

May 12, 2026

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Finance and M&A

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Solar
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GRID India Drafts Rules to Assess Transmission Connectivity Utilization

The Grid Controller of India (GRID India) has issued draft procedures to assess the utilization of transmission connectivity granted to entities. Stakeholders can submit...

May 11, 2026

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Grid

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Market & Policy

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Paid
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SECI Floats Balance of System Tender for 88 MW Solar Project in Karnataka

The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has invited bids for a balance-of-system (BoS) package for an 88 MW ground-mounted solar project in Chitradurga, Karnataka....

May 11, 2026

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Paid

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Solar

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Tenders & Auctions

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