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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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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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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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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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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US Energy Storage Hits New Q1 Record with Over 2 GW Installed

The U.S. energy storage market added more than 2 GW across all segments in the first quarter (Q1) of 2025, marking the highest Q1 on record, according to the latest U.S....

June 27, 2025

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Arjun Joshi

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Energy Storage

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Market & Policy
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Government Issues Terms to Designate Renewable Energy Implementing Agencies

Indian companies registered under the Companies Act, 2013, and holding a valid Category-I electricity trading license are eligible to become renewable energy...

June 26, 2025

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Arjun Joshi

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Markets & Policy

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Renewable Energy
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Emmvee Bags ₹15 Billion Solar Module Supply Order from KPI Green

Solar module and cell manufacturer Emmvee bagged a ₹15 billion (~$174.31 million) order from KPI Green Energy to supply TOPCon bifacial solar modules for an upcoming...

June 25, 2025

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Arjun Joshi

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Modules

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Solar
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ACME, Patel Infrastructure Win NHPC’s 1 GWh Battery Energy Storage Auction

ACME Solar and Patel Infrastructure have won NHPC’s auction to set up 500 MW/1,000 MWh intrastate transmission system-connected standalone battery energy storage systems...

June 25, 2025

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Arjun Joshi

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Energy Storage

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Tenders & Auctions
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Bihar Commission Approves Petition to Procure 300 MW Wind Power from SECI

The Bihar Electricity Regulatory Commission (BERC) has approved a petition filed by the Bihar State Power Holding Company (BSPHCL) to procure 300 MW of wind power at a...

June 25, 2025

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Arjun Joshi

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Markets & Policy

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Wind
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World Lags 2030 Renewable Energy Goals Despite Record 741 GW Additions: Report

Despite global renewable energy capacity adding a record 741 GW in 2024, the world is projected to fall short of the goal to triple renewable capacity by 2030 by 800 GW,...

June 25, 2025

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Arjun Joshi

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Market & Policy

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Renewable Energy

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