Author: Arjun Joshi

About Arjun Joshi

Arjun Joshi, Staff reporter at Mercom India More articles from Arjun Joshi.
meghanaArjun Joshi is a staff reporter at Mercom India. Before joining Mercom, he worked as a technical writer for enterprise resource software companies based in India and abroad. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Psychology, and Optional English from Garden City University, Bangalore. More articles from Arjun Joshi.
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Emmvee Advances 6 GW Solar Manufacturing Expansion as Q2 Profit Rises 61%

Bengaluru-based solar cell and module manufacturer Emmvee Photovoltaic Power reported revenue from operations of ₹15.76 billion (~$165.77 million) in the second quarter...

October 15, 2026

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Finance and M&A

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Other
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Karnataka Invites Bids for Solar Plus Battery Storage Projects

Karnataka Power Corporation (KPCL) has invited bids to develop ground-mounted solar power projects integrated with battery energy storage systems (BESS) across the state....

October 14, 2026

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Energy Storage

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Solar

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Tenders & Auctions
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Telangana Invites Bids for Wind Power Projects

Telangana Renewable Energy Development Corporation (TGREDCO) has invited bids to develop wind power projects across India. The selected developers will be responsible...

October 14, 2026

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Arjun Joshi

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Tenders and Auctions

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Wind
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NTPC Renewable Energy Invites Bids for Supply of Solar Modules

NTPC Renewable Energy (NTPC REL) has invited bids for the supply of solar photovoltaic (PV) modules for its  projects in Rajasthan. The scope of work includes...

October 14, 2026

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Arjun Joshi

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Modules

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Solar

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Tenders & Auctions
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India’s Solar Cell Manufacturing Capacity Nears 50 GW

India’s operational solar cell manufacturing capacity has approached the 50 GW  milestone, according to Mercom India’s PV Manufacturing Tracker. However, the...

October 13, 2026

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Arjun Joshi

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Manufacturing

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Mercom Research Focus

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Solar
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Finance Ministry Clarifies Battery Storage Systems Attract 10% Customs Duty

The Ministry of Finance has clarified that stationary, grid-scale, and industrial lithium-ion battery energy storage systems (BESS) are eligible for the concessional...

October 12, 2026

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Arjun Joshi

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Energy Storage

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Market & Policy
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Chennai Port Authority Tenders Solar Project with Battery Storage

The Chennai Port Authority has invited bids to develop a grid-connected solar project integrated with a battery energy storage system (BESS) under the renewable energy...

October 12, 2026

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Arjun Joshi

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Energy Storage

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Solar

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Tenders & Auctions
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Chhattisgarh Regulator Adopts Tariff for 500 MWh Battery Storage Project

The Chhattisgarh State Electricity Regulatory Commission (CSERC) adopted a tariff of ₹2.98 (~$0.031)/kWh, determined through competitive bidding, for a 125 MW/500 MWh...

October 6, 2026

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Arjun Joshi

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Energy Storage

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Market & Policy
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NTPC Renewable Energy Invites Bids for Pumped Hydro Projects

NTPC Renewable Energy (NTPC REL) has invited bids to procure power from interstate transmission system (ISTS)-connected pumped hydro projects. The 2,000 MW/12,000 MWh...

October 6, 2026

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Arjun Joshi

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Energy Storage

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Tenders & Auctions
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MNRE Mandates Country Codes for Solar Module and Cell Origin

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued a standard operating procedure requiring solar module model numbers submitted for registration or inclusion...

October 6, 2026

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Arjun Joshi

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Markets & Policy

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Solar
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MPERC Rejects Capacity-Based Transmission Billing Plea for Renewables

The Madhya Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (MPERC) has rejected MP Power Transmission Company’s (MPPTCL) petition seeking approval to bill transmission charges...

October 6, 2026

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Arjun Joshi

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Grid

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Market & Policy

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Renewable Energy
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CEA Proposes Safety Standards for Solar, Wind and Battery Storage Projects

The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has proposed technical standards applicable to electrical safety requirements for solar, wind, battery energy storage systems...

October 5, 2026

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Arjun Joshi

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Energy Storage

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Markets & Policy

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Solar

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Wind
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PFC Consulting Tenders Renewable Transmission Project in Andhra Pradesh

PFC Consulting has invited bids to establish the interstate transmission system (ISTS) to integrate the Kadapa II Renewable Energy Zone (REZ), Phase I, in Andhra Pradesh....

October 5, 2026

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Arjun Joshi

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Grid

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Tenders and Auctions
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MERC Allows Time Extension for Solar Projects Facing Transmission Delays

The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) has allowed, in principle, a petition seeking revision of the scheduled commencement of supply dates (SCSD) for...

October 5, 2026

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Arjun Joshi

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Markets & Policy

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Solar
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Success of Green Energy Corridor III Hinges on Timely Project Execution

The Green Energy Corridor Phase III (GEC III) program has the potential to create new opportunities for transmission equipment suppliers, EPC firms, battery storage...

October 5, 2026

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Arjun Joshi

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Grid

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Market & Policy

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Mercom Research Focus

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