Author: Rakesh Ranjan Parashar

About Rakesh Ranjan Parashar

Rakesh Ranjan, Staff reporter at Mercom India More articles from Rakesh Ranjan. Rakesh Ranjan is a staff reporter at Mercom India. Prior to joining Mercom, he worked in many roles as a business correspondent, assistant editor, senior content writer, and sub-editor with bcfocus.com, CIOReview/Silicon India, Verbinden Communication, and Bangalore Bias. Rakesh holds a Bachelor’s degree in English from Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU). More articles from Rakesh Ranjan.
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US Tightens Tax Credit Rules to Curb China’s Clean Energy Role

In a move to curb Chinese influence on the clean energy supply chain, the U.S. Department of the Treasury has issued interim guidance to enforce provisions under Section...

February 14, 2026

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Rakesh Ranjan

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Manufacturing

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Solar
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Hardi Hydro Energy Wins SJVN’s 250 MW/500 MWh Standalone BESS Auction

Madhya Pradesh-based Hardi Hydro Energy has won SJVN’s auction to set up 250 MW/500 MWh of standalone battery energy storage (BESS) systems at the 1,360 MW Panipat...

February 13, 2026

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Rakesh Ranjan

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Energy Storage

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Tenders & Auctions
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Genus Deploys 10 Million Smart Meters Across Nine States

Rajasthan-based smart metering solutions and service provider Genus Power has deployed 10 million smart meters under the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS)...

February 13, 2026

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Rakesh Ranjan

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Grid

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Market & Policy
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PFC–REC Merger Moves Ahead with Structured Execution Plan

Power Finance Corporation (PFC) and REC Limited’s merger is moving ahead in full steam, with execution plans being laid out to meet the statutory and regulatory...

February 13, 2026

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Rakesh Ranjan

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Finance and M&A

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Solar
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Lucknow Solar Power Development Corporation Invites Bids to Secure ₹300 Million Loan

Lucknow Solar Power Development Corporation (LSPDCL), a joint venture company of the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) and Uttar Pradesh New and Renewable Energy...

February 12, 2026

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Rakesh Ranjan

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Solar

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Tenders & Auctions
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Strong Solar and Hydro Output Lifts SJVN’s Revenue by 61% in Q3 FY 2026

Government-owned power generation company SJVN’s revenue rose to ₹10.81 billion (~$119.22 million) in the third quarter (Q3) of the financial year (FY) 2026, a 61.3%...

February 12, 2026

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Rakesh Ranjan

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Finance and M&A

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Solar
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IOC-GPS Renewables JV Invites Bids for Open Access Solar Supply

IOC-GPS Renewables, an Indian Oil Corporation (IOCL) and GPS Renewables joint venture, has invited bids to procure long-term open access solar power under the group...

February 12, 2026

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Rakesh Ranjan

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Open Access

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Solar
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India Posts Historic Solar Growth with 36.6 GW Installed in 2025

India recorded its highest-ever annual solar capacity addition in the calendar year 2025, installing 36.6 GW, a 43% increase over the 25.6 GW added in 2024, according to...

February 12, 2026

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Rakesh Ranjan

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Mercom Research Focus

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Solar
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Jupiter Doubles Solar Cell Manufacturing Capacity to 2 GW at Himachal Plant

Kolkata-based solar cell manufacturer and solar solutions provider, Jupiter International, has commissioned a 1 GW Monocrystalline Passivated Emitter Rear-Cell (Mono...

February 11, 2026

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Rakesh Ranjan

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Manufacturing

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Solar
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Military Engineer Services Floats O&M Tender for a 6 MW Solar Project in Meerut

Military Engineer Services (MES) has invited bids for comprehensive operations and maintenance of a 6 MW solar power project at Meerut cantonment in Uttar Pradesh. The...

February 11, 2026

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Rakesh Ranjan

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Solar

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Tenders & Auctions
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Coal India to Set Up Joint Ventures for Renewable Energy Projects

Coal India has approved the incorporation of two joint venture companies to develop renewable energy projects across India. The first joint venture has been proposed...

February 10, 2026

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Rakesh Ranjan

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Finance and M&A

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Renewable Energy
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CERC Adopts NHPC’s FDRE Tariffs but Cuts Greenshoe Capacity to 600 MW

The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has partly approved the adoption of tariffs discovered through a competitive bidding process for firm and...

February 10, 2026

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Rakesh Ranjan

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Markets & Policy

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Solar
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Andhra Pradesh Directs Monthly Energy Settlement for Rooftop Solar Consumers

The Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (APERC) has directed all power distribution companies (DISCOMs) in the state to implement monthly energy settlement...

February 9, 2026

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Rakesh Ranjan

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Markets & Policy

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Solar
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Radiance Renewables Raises $100 Million from Danish Fund, FMO

Mumbai-based Radiance Renewables, a clean energy firm backed by Eversource Capital, has raised about $100 million in equity funding from two major international...

February 9, 2026

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Rakesh Ranjan

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Finance and M&A

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Solar
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West Bengal Floats Tender for 100 MW Solar with 25 MW/100 MWh BESS Project

West Bengal State Electricity Distribution Company (WBSEDCL) has invited bids for the design, engineering, supply, construction, and commissioning of a 100 MW solar...

February 9, 2026

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Rakesh Ranjan

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Energy Storage

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Tenders & Auctions

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