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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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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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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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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West Bengal Cold Storage Operator Turns to Solar to Reduce Power Bills

Running a cold storage facility is an energy-intensive operation, with refrigeration systems requiring a steady supply of electricity to maintain temperature-controlled...

October 1, 2026

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Arjun Joshi

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C&I

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Solar
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Terra Clean Floats Land Aggregation Tender for Wind Project in Gujarat

Terra Clean, a wholly owned subsidiary of Indian Oil Corporation, has invited bids to aggregate land for an interstate transmission system (ISTS)-connected wind energy...

October 1, 2026

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Arjun Joshi

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Tenders and Auctions

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Wind
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Electric Vehicles Account for 13% of Vehicle Sales in Q3 2026

Electric vehicle (EV) sales in India reached 951,884 units in the third quarter (Q3) of 2026, a year-over-year (YoY) increase of 64.4% from 578,987 units recorded in the...

October 1, 2026

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Arjun Joshi

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Electric Vehicles

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Market & Policy
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Battery Storage Emerges as Peak Demand Management Tool for Maharashtra Businesses

Proposed restrictions on using banked renewable energy across time-of-day periods are strengthening interest in battery energy storage systems (BESS) among commercial...

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Cabinet Clears Green Energy Corridor Phase III to Evacuate 135 GW Renewables

The Union Cabinet has approved the Green Energy Corridor Phase III (GEC III) program to strengthen intrastate transmission infrastructure across the country. The program...

September 30, 2026

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Arjun Joshi

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Grid

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Market & Policy
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Rajasthan Regulator Rejects Change in Law Claims for Solar Projects

The Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission (RERC) has rejected petitions filed by developers seeking change-in-law compensation for their 375 MW and 600 MW solar...

September 30, 2026

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Arjun Joshi

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Markets & Policy

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Solar
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MNRE Extends Financial Closure Deadline for PM KUSUM Projects

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has extended the deadline for eligible projects under Components A and C of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam...

September 30, 2026

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Arjun Joshi

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Markets & Policy

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Solar
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SGPC Announces Winner of 2 MW Solar Auction in Punjab

The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) has announced the winner of its auction to set up a 2 MW solar power project in Amritsar, Punjab. SUGS Lloyd received...

September 29, 2026

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Arjun Joshi

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Solar

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Tenders & Auctions

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