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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Australia Awards 6.6 GW Renewables and 3.5 GW Storage in Latest Auction

Australia’s Department for Climate Change, Energy, Environment and Water has announced the results of the fourth auction under its Capacity Investment Scheme (CIS)....

October 9, 2025

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Energy Storage

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Solar

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Tenders & Auctions
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Base Power Raises $1 Billion in Series C Funding

Texas-based Base Power has raised $1 billion in Series C funding, led by Addition, to accelerate the deployment of its home battery storage solutions. Existing backers,...

October 9, 2025

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Arjun Joshi

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Energy Storage

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Finance and M&A

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Other
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Saatvik Green Records 272% YoY Revenue Growth in Q1 FY 2026

Haryana-based solar module manufacturer Saatvik Green Energy has recorded a revenue of ₹9.16 billion (~$103.20 million) in the first quarter (Q1) of the financial year...

October 9, 2025

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Arjun Joshi

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Finance and M&A

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Other
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Sungrow Seeks to Raise $127 Million from Hong Kong Stock Exchange Listing

Solar inverter and energy storage systems manufacturer Sungrow Power Supply has filed an application for listing on the main board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. The...

October 9, 2025

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Arjun Joshi

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Finance and M&A

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Other
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Rajasthan Sets ₹6.50/kWh Base Tariff for Large Industries, Voltage Rebates Stay

Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission (RERC) has approved retail electricity tariffs for the financial year (FY) 2026.  For the commercial category with a monthly...

October 8, 2025

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Arjun Joshi

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Market & Policy
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Micromax, Patanjali Among Winners of Rajasthan DISCOM’s 2 GWh BESS Auction

Eleven companies have won Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam’s (RVUNL) auction to set up 1,000 MW/2,000 MWh standalone battery energy storage systems (BESS). The...

October 8, 2025

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Arjun Joshi

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Energy Storage

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Tenders & Auctions
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Maharashtra Sets Deviation Cap for DISCOMs with Peak Demand Up to 250 MW

The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) has approved deviation volume limits for distribution licensees and deemed distribution licensees (DISCOMs) with...

October 7, 2025

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Arjun Joshi

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Grid

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Market & Policy
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V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority Invites Bids for 2 MWh BESS

V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority has invited bids to commission a 2 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu. Selected bidders must...

October 7, 2025

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Arjun Joshi

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Energy Storage

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Tenders & Auctions
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Juniper Green Signs PPA with TATA Power for 70 MW FDRE Project in Maharashtra

Independent renewable energy producer Juniper Green Energy‘s subsidiary, Juniper Green Sigma Eight, has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with TATA Power...

October 7, 2025

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Arjun Joshi

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Energy Storage

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Solar

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Utility Scale
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India Added 48.4 MWh of Energy Storage Capacity in 1H 2025

India added 48.4 MWh of energy storage capacity in the first half (1H) of 2025, a 74% decline from 186 MWh added in the same period last year, according to the newly...

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Waaree Announces ₹81.75 Billion Investment Across Clean Energy Subsidiaries

Solar module manufacturer Waaree Energies has approved an additional capital expenditure of ₹80 billion (~$901.47 million) in its wholly owned subsidiary Waaree Energy...

October 7, 2025

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Arjun Joshi

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Finance and M&A

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Other
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Power Ministry Urges States to Scrap Separate Net-Metering Agreements

The Ministry of Power has written to all states and union territories, urging them to scrap separate net-metering contracts for residential rooftop solar consumers and...

October 6, 2025

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Arjun Joshi

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Rooftop

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Solar
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SMA Solar Technology to Cut 350 Jobs Amid Weak Solar Inverters Demand

Germany-based solar inverter supplier SMA Solar Technology announced that the company will slash approximately 300 full-time jobs in the country and 50 full-time jobs...

October 6, 2025

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Arjun Joshi

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Inverters & BOS

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Markets & Policy

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Solar
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Green Energy Trade on IEX Up 50% YoY in September 2025

The Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) traded an electricity volume of 11,065 million units (MU) in September 2025, increasing 7.1% year-over-year (YoY). Tertiary reserve...

October 6, 2025

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Arjun Joshi

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Other

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Renewable Energy
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Omkara ARC Acquires World Wind India’s Debt for ₹12.25 Billion

Omkara Asset Reconstruction Company (Omkara ARC) has acquired the debt of Wind World India (WWIL) from the National Asset Reconstruction Company (NARCL) by investing ₹12....

October 6, 2025

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Arjun Joshi

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Finance and M&A

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Other

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Renewable Energy

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