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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SECI Issues Tender to Conduct Site Studies for DPR of Solar Projects

Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has invited bids to empanel agencies to conduct site studies to prepare a detailed project report for upcoming solar projects....

March 19, 2024

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Solar

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Tenders & Auctions
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Mahindra, JSW, Avaada Win NTPC’s 1.5 GW Tranche II Solar Auction

Furies Solren (Mahindra Susten), JSW Neo Energy (JSW Energy), and Avaada Energy have won NTPC’s auction to set up 1,500 MW of interstate transmission system...

March 19, 2024

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Solar

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Tenders & Auctions
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Uttar Pradesh Jal Nigam Invites Bids for 1 MW Solar Project in Varanasi

Uttar Pradesh Jal Nigam (UPJN) has invited bids to commission a 1 MW grid-connected ground-mounted or rooftop solar project at the Bhelupur water treatment plant in...

March 19, 2024

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Solar

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Tenders & Auctions
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GUVNL Issues Tender for 500 MWh of Standalone Battery Energy Storage Systems

Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam (GUVNL) has invited bids to set up pilot projects of 250 MW/500 MWh standalone battery energy storage systems (BESS) in Gujarat under...

March 18, 2024

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Arjun Joshi

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Energy Storage

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Tenders & Auctions
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Mumbai Metro Floats Tender for 2.8 MW Rooftop Solar Projects

Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation (MMRC) has invited bids to install 2.8 MW of rooftop solar systems and associated support structure works on Aarey station and depot...

March 18, 2024

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Arjun Joshi

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Solar

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Tenders & Auctions
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MAHAGENCO Floats EPC Tender for 569 MW of Solar Power Projects

The Maharashtra State Power Generation Company (MAHAGENCO) has invited bids for the design, engineering, supply (except module), module unloading, erection, testing, and...

March 18, 2024

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Solar

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Tenders & Auctions
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Avaada, ReNew, ENGIE, SAEL, NTPC Win SECI’s 1.5 GW Solar Tranche XIV Auction

Avaada Energy, ReNew Solar Power (ReNew), Solairedirect Energy India (ENGIE), SAEL Industries, and NTPC Renewable Energy were declared winners in the Solar Energy...

March 18, 2024

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Solar

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Tenders & Auctions
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Delhi Proposes 4.5 GW of Solar Capacity by 2027 Under New Solar Policy

The Delhi government has announced plans to install 4,500 MW of solar capacity, including 750 MW of rooftop solar within the state and around 3,750 MW of utility-scale...

March 15, 2024

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Arjun Joshi

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Markets & Policy

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Solar
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Ellume Receives Letter of Award for 100 MW Solar Projects in Maharashtra

Ellume Solar, a solar engineering, procurement, and construction company, has received a letter of award from Maharashtra State Power Generation Company (MAHAGENCO) to...

March 15, 2024

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Arjun Joshi

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Solar

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Tenders & Auctions
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SECI Releases ₹1.73 Billion Subsidy Under Solar Park Program in January 2024

The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) paid solar and wind power producers ₹9.39 billion (~$113.3 million) for the energy purchased in January 2024. Disbursements...

March 15, 2024

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Arjun Joshi

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Other

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Renewable Energy
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Government Launches ₹5 Billion Program to Promote Electric Mobility

The Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) has launched the Electric Mobility Promotion Program 2024 with a funding of ₹5 billion (~$60.34 million). The program is scheduled...

March 14, 2024

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Arjun Joshi

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Electric Vehicles

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Market & Policy
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Adani Electricity Mumbai Retains Top Spot in DISCOM Rankings for FY 2023

The Ministry of Power has released the twelfth annual integrated ratings and rankings report for the financial year (FY) 2023, which assessed the financial and...

March 14, 2024

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Arjun Joshi

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Grid

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Market & Policy
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Maharashtra Invites Bids to Procure 500 MW Wind-Solar Hybrid Power

Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company (MSEDCL) has invited bids to procure 500 MW of wind-solar hybrid power on a long-term basis from grid-connected...

March 12, 2024

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Arjun Joshi

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Solar

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Tenders & Auctions

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Wind
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Maharashtra Approves Nidar Utilities’ 3 MW RTC Renewable Power Procurement

The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) has approved a short-term power purchase for 3 MW of non-solar, non-wind power on a round-the-clock (RTC) basis...

March 12, 2024

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Arjun Joshi

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Markets & Policy

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Other

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Renewable Energy
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DISCOMs Owed Power Generators ₹921 Billion in February 2024

State distribution companies (DISCOMs) owed power generators ₹920.88 billion (~$11.12 billion) in total dues for the monthly billing cycle in February 2024, according to...

March 11, 2024

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Other

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Renewable Energy

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