Author: Arjun Joshi

About Arjun Joshi

Arjun Joshi, Staff reporter at Mercom India More articles from Arjun Joshi.
Arjun 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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Adani Electricity Mumbai Floats Tender for 500 MW of Energy Storage Capacity

Adani Electricity Mumbai (AEML) has invited bids to procure 500 MW/4,000 MWh of energy storage capacity along with an additional 250 MW/2,000 MWh under greenshoe option...

May 9, 2025

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Energy Storage

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Tenders & Auctions
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REC’s Q4 Net profit Up 21% YoY, Loan Approvals for Renewables Surge

Public infrastructure finance company REC Limited recorded a total income of ₹153.48 billion (~$1.79 billion) for the fourth quarter (Q4) of the financial year (FY) 2025,...

May 9, 2025

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Arjun Joshi

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Finance and M&A

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SolarEdge Beats EPS and Revenue Expectations in Q1 2025

Israel-based solar inverter manufacturer SolarEdge reported a revenue of $219.5 million in the first quarter (Q1) of 2025, reflecting a 7% year-over-year increase from...

May 9, 2025

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Finance and M&A

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Ballard Misses Revenue Expectations in Q1 2025 Despite 6% YoY Uptick

Fuel cell manufacturer Ballard Power Systems reported a revenue of $15.4 million in the first quarter (Q1) of 2025, a 6% year-over-year (YoY) increase, supported by...

May 8, 2025

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Arjun Joshi

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Finance and M&A

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Ciel & Terre’s 120 MW Floating Solar Project Uses New Anchoring Technique

Utility-scale ground-mounted solar projects require large tracts of land. With increasing infrastructure development, land in India is becoming not only scarce but also...

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Gujarat Regulator Approves Tariff for 500 MW Battery Storage Systems

The Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC) has approved Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam’s (GUVNL) petition seeking tariff approval for 500 MW/1,000 MWh standalone...

May 6, 2025

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Arjun Joshi

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Energy Storage

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Market & Policy
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Delhi Waives Fees for Rooftop Solar Systems up to 10 kW Under PM Surya Ghar

The Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) has waived application fees for feasibility analysis and registration charges for domestic consumers installing...

May 6, 2025

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Arjun Joshi

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Markets & Policy

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Solar
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New Players Shake Up Indian Solar Market in 2024

Mercom India has released the India Solar Market Leaderboard 2025, outlining the market share rankings and competitive dynamics of the Indian solar sector for the...

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DISCOM Dues to Power Generators Rise to ₹717 Billion in April 2025

Distribution companies (DISCOMs) owed power generators ₹717.5 billion (~$8.51 billion) in total dues for the monthly billing cycle in April 2025, according to...

May 5, 2025

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Arjun Joshi

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Grid

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Market & Policy
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JSW Neo Energy Inks Deal for 1.5 GW Pumped Storage Project with UPPCL

JSW Neo Energy, a wholly owned subsidiary of JSW Energy, has entered a power procurement agreement with the Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation (UPPCL) to provide 1,500...

May 5, 2025

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Arjun Joshi

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Energy Storage

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Tenders & Auctions
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Mahanadi Coalfields Floats EPC Tender for 25 MW Solar Projects

Mahanadi Coalfields, a subsidiary of Coal India, has invited bids for the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) of 25 MW of ground-mounted solar power...

May 5, 2025

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Arjun Joshi

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Solar

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Tenders & Auctions
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CERC Cracks Down on Flexible Power Contracts to Curb Market Manipulation

The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has issued directions to power exchanges, focusing on reforming contract design, trading mechanisms, and operational...

May 5, 2025

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Arjun Joshi

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Grid

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Market & Policy

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NTPC Renewable Energy Issues EPC Tender for 56 MW Floating Solar Project

NTPC Renewable Energy has invited bids for the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) package for a 56 MW floating solar project with a 60 MW/240 MWh battery...

May 2, 2025

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Arjun Joshi

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Solar

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Tenders & Auctions
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Indian Oil to Invest ₹10.86 Billion in Subsidiary for 4.3 GW Renewables Portfolio

Indian Oil Corporation’s (IOCL) board of directors has approved an additional equity investment of ₹10.86 billion (~$129.44 million) in its wholly owned subsidiary,...

May 2, 2025

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Arjun Joshi

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Finance and M&A

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Renewable Energy
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Panasonic North America Exits Solar and Battery Storage Business

Japan-based multinational electronics manufacturer Panasonic‘s North American division has announced discontinuing its solar and battery storage business. “...

April 30, 2025

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Arjun Joshi

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Energy Storage

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Market & Policy

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Solar

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