Author: Arjun Joshi

About Arjun Joshi

Arjun Joshi, Staff reporter at Mercom India More articles from Arjun Joshi. Arjun 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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GERC Grants 465-Day Extension for 100 MW Wind-Solar Hybrid Power Project

The Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC) has granted a 465-day extension to set up an evacuation line along with bays and a metering system for a 100 MW...

June 18, 2025

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Arjun Joshi

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Grid

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Market & Policy
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Rajasthan Commission Approves Tariffs for 234 MW KUSUM Projects

The Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission (RERC) has approved the levelized tariffs for 233.97 MW solar projects under Component-C of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja...

June 18, 2025

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Arjun Joshi

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Markets & Policy

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Solar
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Rajasthan Commission Approves Tariffs for 1 GWh Battery Energy Storage Systems

The Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission (RERC) has approved the tariffs for 500 MW/1000 MWh standalone Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). The approved...

June 18, 2025

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Arjun Joshi

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Energy Storage

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Market & Policy
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ANDRITZ Bags Order from Adani Green for 1.5 GW Pumped Storage Project in Maharashtra

Austria-headquartered technology group ANDRITZ has secured an order from Adani Green Energy to supply pump turbines, motor generators, and other electromechanical...

June 17, 2025

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Arjun Joshi

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Energy Storage

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Market & Policy
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MNRE Invites Proposals to Promote Circularity in Solar and Battery Technologies

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has invited proposals under the ‘Innovation Challenge for Circularity in Renewable Energy Technologies – Batteries and Solar...

June 17, 2025

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Arjun Joshi

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Energy Storage

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Solar
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NTPC Raises $750 Million via External Commercial Borrowing

NTPC has raised an unsecured $750 million via an external commercial borrowing syndicated term loan facility. This loan will include a base issue of $500 million and a...

June 12, 2025

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Arjun Joshi

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Finance and M&A

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Other
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SEPC Bags 133 MW Solar EPC Contract in Maharashtra

Solar engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) firm SEPC received a letter of award from Parmeshi Urja for the EPC of 133 MW of solar projects under Component C...

June 12, 2025

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Arjun Joshi

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Solar

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Tenders & Auctions
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IREDA Raises ₹20 Billion Through Qualified Institutional Placement

Government-owned lender, Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA), has raised ₹20.06 billion (~$234.71 million) through qualified institutional placement (QIP)...

June 11, 2025

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Arjun Joshi

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Finance and M&A

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Other
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Maharashtra Regulator Rejects Plea to Scrap Rooftop Solar Grid Support Charges

The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) rejected a petition filed by a renewable energy consultant seeking the abolition of grid support charges imposed...

June 10, 2025

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Arjun Joshi

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Markets & Policy

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Solar
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Government Announces ₹54 Billion VGF for Battery Storage Under Second Tranche

The Ministry of Power has announced the second tranche of viability gap funding (VGF) to support battery energy storage systems (BESS) development in India. Under this...

June 10, 2025

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Arjun Joshi

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Energy Storage

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Market & Policy
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US Solar Sees 7% Decline in Q1 2025 with 10.8 GW Installed

The U.S. solar industry installed 10.8 GW of capacity in the first quarter (Q1) of 2025. Despite declining both 43% quarterly and 7% annually, this was the fourth-best...

June 10, 2025

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Arjun Joshi

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Markets & Policy

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Solar
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MCX Gets SEBI Nod to Trade Electricity Derivatives

The Multi Commodity Exchange of India (MCX) has secured approval from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to introduce electricity derivatives. These...

June 9, 2025

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Arjun Joshi

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Market & Policy

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Other
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Monsoon Winds Reveal Weak Links in Rooftop Solar Installation Practices

As solar systems proliferate on India’s rooftops, a silent crisis is unfolding. The promise of clean energy and cost savings is being increasingly undercut by poor...

June 6, 2025

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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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Madhya Pradesh Tenders 1.2 GW Solar Projects for Agricultural Feeders

Madhya Pradesh Urja Vikas Nigam has invited bids to develop 1,200 MW of grid-connected solar projects under the feeder solarization component of the Surya Mitra Krishi...

June 6, 2025

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Arjun Joshi

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Solar

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Tenders & Auctions
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NLC and MAHAPREIT Join Hands to Develop 5 GW Renewable Energy Projects

NLC India Renewables, a wholly owned subsidiary of NLC India, has signed a joint venture agreement with Mahatma Phule Renewable Energy and Infrastructure Technology...

June 5, 2025

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Arjun Joshi

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Solar

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