Mercom India

Mercom Communications India is a branch of the U.S. company Mercom Capital Group, which is a well-known firm specializing in clean energy communications and consulting. They are respected globally for their knowledge in renewable energy. Mercom plays a significant role in influencing and guiding the development of India’s fast-growing clean energy sector. Based in Bangalore, Mercom Communications India offers research, news, and communication services specifically tailored for clean energy organizations operating in India.

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UltraTech Cement to Source Power from AMPIN’s 75 MW Solar Project - Mercom India

1 week ago | mercomindia.com | Melvin Mathew

UltraTech Cement, an Aditya Birla Group company, will source renewable energy from AMPIN Energy Transition’s special purpose vehicle (SPV) AMPIN C&I Power Eight. The company entered energy supply, share subscription, and shareholders agreements to acquire a 26% equity share in AMPIN C&I Power Eight, investing ₹255 million (~$2.98 million).
CEA Approves Detailed Project Reports for 7.5 GW Pumped Storage Projects

1 week ago | mercomindia.com | Melvin Mathew

Follow Mercom India on WhatsApp for exclusive updates on clean energy news and insights The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has greenlighted Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) of six pumped hydro storage projects (PSPs) with a total capacity of 7.5 GW.
Jupiter Secures ₹5 Billion for Solar Cell and Module Manufacturing Expansion

1 week ago | mercomindia.com | Melvin Mathew

The transaction was ValueQuest’s second investment in JupiterFollow Mercom India on WhatsApp for exclusive updates on clean energy news and insights Kolkata-based solar cell manufacturer and solar solutions provider Jupiter International has secured a ₹5 billion (~$58.07 million) investment from ValueQuest SCALE Fund. The investment will be utilized to expand its manufacturing capacity. The company has a 1 GW facility in Baddi, Himachal Pradesh.
MNRE Mandates Generating DCR Certificate Number in PM Surya Ghar Portal

1 week ago | mercomindia.com | Melvin Mathew

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has mandated generating and inputting the 16-digit Domestic Content Requirement (DCR) certificate number on the PM Surya Ghar portal to prevent duplicate module serial number issues. Vendors will no longer be allowed to enter the serial numbers manually, and the integrated DCR and PM Surya Ghar portal will auto-generate the module serial numbers.
MERC Rules Wheeling Charges Won’t Apply if DISCOM Does Not Transmit Power

1 week ago | mercomindia.com | Melvin Mathew

The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) has directed the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company (MSEDCL) not to levy wheeling charges and losses on solar open access consumers not using the distribution company’s distribution system or end-to-end dedicated transmission lines. It said MSEDCL must adjust the wheeling losses in the solar project developers’ next billing cycle.
Power Ministry Launches Resource Adequacy Model STELLAR for DISCOMs

1 week ago | mercomindia.com | Melvin Mathew

The Ministry of Power (MoP) has launched an indigenously developed resource adequacy model STELLAR, enabling distribution companies (DISCOMs) to manage their power resources effectively. The MoP will distribute this software model to all the states/DISCOMs free of cost. The tool was launched in collaboration with the Central Electricity Authority (CEA), The Lantau Group, and the Asian Development Bank under the technical assistance program.
UERC Approves Additional Surcharge of ₹1.14/kWh for Open Access Consumers

1 week ago | mercomindia.com | Melvin Mathew

The Uttarakhand Electricity Regulatory Commission (UERC) has approved Uttarakhand Power Corporation’s (UPCL) additional surcharge of ₹1.14 (~$0.013)/kWh for open access power consumers. The additional surcharge will be effective between April 1, 2024, and September 30, 2025. Background The petitioner, UPCL, approached the Commission to approve levying an additional surcharge of ₹1.2 (~$0.013)/kWh from April 2025 to September 2025.
Middle East Accelerates Solar Manufacturing Push but Raw Materials a Hurdle

2 weeks ago | mercomindia.com | Baset Asaba

The Middle East has long struggled to establish a competitive solar manufacturing sector despite receiving abundant sunshine and increasing commitments to clean energy. However, recent developments suggest a rapid shift is underway. Governments are ramping up local content requirements, new factories are breaking ground, and regional players are positioning themselves as serious global solar supply chain contenders.
Solex to Expand Module Manufacturing Capacity by 2.2 GW

2 weeks ago | mercomindia.com | Melvin Mathew

Gujarat-based solar module manufacturer Solex Energy has announced an expansion of its 1.5 GW module manufacturing plant in Tadkeshwar, Gujarat, with a new 2.2 GW solar module production line. The company invested ₹2 billion (~$23.2 million) towards this expansion. After the production line becomes operational, its total manufacturing capacity is expected to reach nearly 4 GW, with commercial production targeted for September.
Italy Floats Tender for 1.04 GW Agrivoltaic Projects

2 weeks ago | mercomindia.com | Melvin Mathew

Italy’s energy management agency Gestore dei Servizi Energetici (GSE) has invited bids for the second round of cumulative 1.04 GW agrivoltaics power projects. Bids must be submitted by June 30, 2025. The projects are expected to generate electricity of up to 1,300 GWh per year. They can receive incentives of up to €323.41 million (~$356.07 million). The funding will be shared through a competitive process based on predefined capacity quotas.