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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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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Updated US Senate Budget Bill Wants to End Solar, Wind Incentives From 2028

The United States Senate has released an updated draft of the budget reconciliation proposal, eliminating the Clean Electricity Investment Credit under Section 48E and...

July 1, 2025

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Arjun Joshi

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Markets & Policy

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Renewable Energy
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Mercom’s Renewable Energy Expo to Showcase Latest Solutions and Services

In its fifth edition, the Mercom India Renewables Summit will feature a dedicated renewable energy exhibition for the first time, showcasing the most advanced solutions...

July 1, 2025

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Arjun Joshi

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Other

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Renewable Energy
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China Discovers Record Low Tariff of $0.051/Wh in Battery Storage Auction

China Energy Engineering Corporation’s (CEEC) auction for 25 GWh of lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) battery systems resulted in a record-low quoted tariff of CNY 0....

July 1, 2025

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Arjun Joshi

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Energy Storage

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Tenders & Auctions
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Gujarat Regulator Grants 343-Day Extension for 70 MW Wind-Solar Project

The Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC) has granted a 343-day extension for a 70 MW wind-solar hybrid project to establish its evacuation infrastructure,...

June 30, 2025

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Arjun Joshi

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Grid

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Market & Policy
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Mercom Renewables Summit Returns for its Fifth Edition in July 2025

Mercom India’s fifth edition of its flagship event, the Mercom India Renewables Summit, will be held on July 24 and 25, 2025, at the Hyatt Regency in New Delhi....

June 30, 2025

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Arjun Joshi

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Other

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Renewable Energy
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No ISTS Charges Waiver for Solar, Wind Projects Commissioned after June 2028

The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has issued a time frame for waiving interstate transmission (ISTS) charges for renewable energy, energy storage...

June 27, 2025

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Arjun Joshi

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Grid

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Market & Policy

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