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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UERC Rejects Plea to Relax 1 MW Rooftop Solar Cap for Net Metering

The Uttarakhand Electricity Regulatory Commission (UERC) has rejected a petition seeking permission to install an additional 600 kW rooftop solar system under the net...

July 9, 2025

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Markets & Policy

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Solar
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Trump Orders Treasury to Restrict Wind and Solar Energy Tax Credits

U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order directing the Secretary of the Treasury to terminate the clean electricity production and investment tax...

July 8, 2025

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Arjun Joshi

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Markets & Policy

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Renewable Energy
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Shakti Pumps Raises ₹2.92 Billion Through Qualified Institutional Placement

Solar water pump and motor manufacturer Shakti Pumps has raised ₹2.92 billion (~$34.07 million) through a qualified institutions placement (QIP) of shares. The QIP issue...

July 8, 2025

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Arjun Joshi

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Finance and M&A

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Solar
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UK Targets Operational Solar Capacity of 47 GW by 2030 Under New Roadmap

The UK government has published a new solar roadmap aimed at achieving 47 GW of operational solar capacity by 2030, as set out in the government’s Clean Power 2030...

July 8, 2025

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Arjun Joshi

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Markets & Policy

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Solar
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CERC Orders Andhra, Telangana DISCOMs to Clear Wind Energy Generator’s Dues

The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has directed Andhra Pradesh Southern Power Distribution Company (APSPDCL) and Telangana Southern Power Distribution...

July 7, 2025

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Arjun Joshi

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Markets & Policy

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Wind
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Emmvee Photovoltaic Files Draft Papers with SEBI for ₹30 Billion IPO

Joining a growing list of clean energy companies intending to raise funds from the stock market, Bengaluru-based solar cell and module manufacturer Emmvee Photovoltaic...

July 7, 2025

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Arjun Joshi

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Finance and M&A

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Solar
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House Passes Senate’s Version of Budget Bill Without Changes

The United States House of Representatives has passed the Senate’s version of the budget reconciliation bill without any changes by a vote of 218 to 214. President Trump...

July 4, 2025

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Arjun Joshi

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Markets & Policy

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Renewable Energy
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Patel Infrastructure, Enerica Win SJVN’s 1.5 GWh Battery Energy Storage Auction

Patel Infrastructure and Enerica Infra 3 (EnerGrid) won SJVN’s auction to develop 375 MW/1,500 MWh standalone battery energy storage system (BESS) in Uttar Pradesh under...

July 4, 2025

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Arjun Joshi

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Energy Storage

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Tenders & Auctions
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$1.2 Trillion Needed for Battery Storage to Support Renewables by 2034: Report

Nearly $1.2 trillion must be invested globally in battery energy storage systems (BESS) to support the installation of over 5,900 GW of new wind and solar capacity...

July 4, 2025

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Arjun Joshi

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Energy Storage

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Market & Policy
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Germany Awards 488 MW Solar Plus Storage Projects in Innovation Auction

Germany’s Federal Network Agency (Bundesnetzagentur) has awarded 488 MW of solar plus storage capacity in the latest round of its innovation tender for renewable energy...

July 4, 2025

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Arjun Joshi

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Solar

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Tenders & Auctions
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Jharkhand Commission Issues Draft Regulations to Determine Solar Tariffs

The Jharkhand State Electricity Regulatory Commission (JSERC) has issued draft regulations to determine the tariff for procuring power from solar and solar-thermal power...

July 2, 2025

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Arjun Joshi

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Markets & Policy

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Solar
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Senate Passes Budget Bill Without Excise Tax on Wind and Solar Projects

The United States Senate has passed the budget reconciliation bill that removes the proposed excise tax on wind and solar projects. The bill’s previous version included...

July 2, 2025

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Arjun Joshi

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Markets & Policy

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Renewable Energy
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Electric Vehicle Sales Clock 34% YoY Growth in Q2 2025

Electric vehicle (EV) sales in India reached 530,386 units in the second quarter (Q2) of 2025, an over 34% year-over-year (YoY) increase from 396,719 units. EVs...

July 1, 2025

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Arjun Joshi

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Electric Vehicles

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Market & Policy
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DISCOMs Owed Power Generators ₹581 Billion in June 2025

Distribution companies (DISCOMs) owed power generators ₹581.33 billion (~$6.78 billion) in total dues for the monthly billing cycle in June 2025, according to...

July 1, 2025

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Arjun Joshi

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Grid

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Market & Policy
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IREDA’s Loan Approvals Grow 29% YoY to ₹117 Billion in Q1 FY 2026

Government-owned lender Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency’s (IREDA) loan approvals climbed by 29% year-over-year (YoY) to ₹117.4 billion (~$1.37 billion) in the...

July 1, 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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