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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Odisha Proposes 4% Energy Storage Obligation by FY 2030

The Odisha Electricity Regulatory Commission (OERC) has proposed regulations increasing the renewable purchase obligation (RPO) to 43.33% and introducing an energy...

November 12, 2026

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Renewable Energy
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Tata Power’s Q2 Revenue Rises 26% as Renewable Business Expands

Tata Power reported a revenue from operations of ₹196.36 billion (~$2.10 billion) in the second quarter (Q2) of the financial year (FY) 2027, an increase of 26.3%...

November 11, 2026

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Finance and M&A

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Other
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Centre Allows Intrastate Connectivity for ISTS Renewable Energy Projects

The Ministry of Power has permitted renewable energy projects tendered on an interstate transmission system (ISTS) connectivity basis to connect to the intrastate...

November 11, 2026

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Grid

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Market & Policy
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Bihar Regulator Approves 300 MW Solar-Plus-Storage Procurement

The Bihar Electricity Regulatory Commission (BERC) has approved the procurement of 300 MW of solar power coupled with a 150 MW/600 MWh battery energy storage system...

November 10, 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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Telangana Regulator Approves Procurement of 6.3 GW Renewable Power

The Telangana Electricity Regulatory Commission (TGERC) has allowed the state’s distribution companies (DISCOMs) to procure 6,300 MW of renewable energy capacity,...

November 10, 2026

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Markets & Policy

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Renewable Energy
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SECI Tenders Rooftop Solar Projects for Delhi Municipal Body Buildings

The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has invited bids to develop grid-connected rooftop solar projects on New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) buildings under the...

November 10, 2026

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Solar

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Tenders & Auctions
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PFC’s Q2 Revenue Stays Flat, Loans to Renewable Assets Grow

State-owned lender to the energy sector, Power Finance Corporation (PFC), reported a revenue from operations of ₹290.44 billion (~$3.09 billion) in the second quarter...

November 10, 2026

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Arjun Joshi

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Finance and M&A

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Other
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Rooftop Solar Helps West Bengal Furnace Manufacturer Cut Down Power Costs

Furnace manufacturing involves energy-intensive operations, making electricity costs a significant component of operating expenses. Rising power tariffs have prompted...

November 10, 2026

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Arjun Joshi

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C&I

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Solar
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Sunrun’s Q3 Revenue Jumps 52% YoY as Energy System Sales Surge

U.S.-based residential solar and battery storage provider Sunrun reported revenue of $1.10 billion in the third quarter (Q3) of 2026, a 51.7% year-over-year (YoY)...

November 10, 2026

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Arjun Joshi

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Finance and M&A

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Other
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Torrent Power’s Q2 Revenue Climbs 24% as Renewable Earnings Grow

Integrated power utility Torrent Power reported revenue from operations of ₹98.02 billion (~$1.04 billion) in the second quarter (Q2) of the financial year (FY) 2027, an...

November 9, 2026

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Arjun Joshi

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Finance and M&A

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Other
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Gujarat Regulator Rejects Solar Developer’s Change in Law Claim

The Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC) has declined to grant an in-principle declaration recognizing changes in customs duty on imported solar modules as a...

November 9, 2026

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Arjun Joshi

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Markets & Policy

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Solar
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Gujarat Regulator Bars Encashment of ₹60 Million Connectivity Guarantee

The Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC) has restrained Gujarat Energy Transmission Corporation (GETCO) from invoking or encashing a ₹60 million (~$639,352)...

November 9, 2026

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Arjun Joshi

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Grid

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Market & Policy
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GUVNL Invites Bids to Purchase Power from Wind Projects

Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam (GUVNL) has invited bids to procure power from grid-connected wind power projects under Phase XII of its wind power procurement program. The 250...

November 9, 2026

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Arjun Joshi

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Tenders and Auctions

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Wind
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Uttar Pradesh Rooftop Solar Demand Diverges Across Consumer Segments

Uttar Pradesh’s rooftop solar market is expanding, but consumer preferences are diverging across urban and rural areas and between residential and commercial and...

November 9, 2026

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Arjun Joshi

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Mercom Research Focus

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Rooftop

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Solar
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GERC Rejects Plea to Extend Commissioning Time for 4 MW Solar Project

The Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC) has rejected a petition seeking an extension of the commissioning deadline for its 4 MW solar project in Kheda...

November 5, 2026

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Arjun Joshi

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Markets & Policy

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Solar

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