Author: Rakesh Ranjan Parashar

About Rakesh Ranjan Parashar

Rakesh Ranjan, Staff reporter at Mercom India More articles from Rakesh Ranjan.
meghanaRakesh 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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Oman’s Power and Water Procurement Tenders 1.5 GW Solar Projects

Nama Power and Water Procurement (PWP) has issued a request for qualification (RfQ) to develop 1.5 GW of solar power projects in Oman. The tender includes the 1 GW Adam...

June 26, 2026

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Rakesh Ranjan

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Solar

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Tenders & Auctions
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India’s Rooftop Solar Growth Hinges on Financing and Execution: Interview

Rooftop solar systems pack a balanced mix of advantages that make them suitable for multiple customer segments, be it MSMEs, commercial and industrial consumers, or...

June 26, 2026

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Rakesh Ranjan

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Rooftop

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Solar
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SECI Seeks Offtakers for 8.58 GW of Awarded Renewable Energy Projects

The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI), the sole renewable energy implementing agency, is currently seeking buyers for 8.576 GW of awarded renewable energy...

June 26, 2026

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Rakesh Ranjan

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Markets & Policy

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Renewable Energy
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Mapping the Future of Clean Energy with a Robust Energy Storage Ecosystem

Energy storage systems have emerged as a critical pillar of India’s clean energy transition strategy due to their potential to enhance grid reliability,...

June 26, 2026

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Rakesh Ranjan

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Energy Storage

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Market & Policy
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India’s Solar Growth Hinges on Bridging Industry-Academia Skills Gap

Mercom India will host the sixth edition of its flagship Mercom India Renewables Summit on July 1 and 2, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency in New Delhi. A major event on...

June 26, 2026

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Rakesh Ranjan

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Manufacturing

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Solar
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Telangana Power Regulator Clears 1.5 GWh Battery Storage Procurement

The Telangana Electricity Regulatory Commission (TGERC) has approved the procurement of 375 MW/1,500 MWh of battery energy storage capacity, proposed by distribution...

June 25, 2026

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Rakesh Ranjan

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Energy Storage

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Market & Policy
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Uttar Pradesh Regulator Terms GST Cut on Solar Equipment as ‘Change in Law’

The Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (UPERC) has declared the reduction in the Goods and Services Tax (GST) rate on procurement of renewable energy...

June 24, 2026

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Rakesh Ranjan

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Markets & Policy

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Solar
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Solar Market Hits Record 664 GW Globally in 2025 Amid Fears of Slow Growth

In 2025, a record 664 GW of new solar capacity was installed globally, taking the total operating capacity worldwide to about 2.9 TW, according to SolarPower Europe’s...

June 24, 2026

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Rakesh Ranjan

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Other

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Renewable Energy
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MNRE Allows Commissioning of Solar Projects Awaiting ALMM-II Exemption

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has allowed provisional commissioning of utility, captive, and commercial & industrial (C&I) solar power projects...

June 23, 2026

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Rakesh Ranjan

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Markets & Policy

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Solar
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How Transmission Expansion Can Flip India’s Clean Energy Story

India’s renewable energy buildout is entering a phase where transmission readiness is becoming as critical as generation capacity. As solar, wind, hybrid, and storage...

June 23, 2026

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Rakesh Ranjan

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Grid

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Market & Policy
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Fertilizers and Chemicals Travancore Tenders 6 MW Floating Solar Project

The Fertilizers and Chemicals Travancore (FACT) has invited bids to set up a 6 MW grid-connected floating solar project at Ambalamedu Lake in the Ernakulam district,...

June 22, 2026

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Rakesh Ranjan

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Solar

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Tenders & Auctions
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KREDL Invites Bids for 450 MW/900 MWh Battery Storage Projects

The Karnataka Renewable Energy Development (KREDL) has invited bids to set up 450MW/900 MWh of battery energy storage systems with Viability Gap Funding (VGF) support in...

June 19, 2026

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Rakesh Ranjan

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Energy Storage

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Tenders & Auctions
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Weak Vendor Rules, Financing Hurdles Hit Andhra Pradesh’s Rooftop Solar Market

The rooftop solar market in Andhra Pradesh continues to face a complex mix of financial and policy-related challenges. While residential demand remains supported by the...

June 19, 2026

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Rakesh Ranjan

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Mercom Research Focus

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Solar
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Regulator Allows UP and MP to Jointly Procure 1.13 GWh Battery Storage

The Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (UPERC) has approved UP Power Corporation’s (UPPCL) proposal for joint procurement of 1,130 MWh battery storage...

June 18, 2026

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Rakesh Ranjan

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Energy Storage

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Market & Policy
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Andhra Pradesh Power Regulator Rules Intrastate Connectivity Project-Specific

The Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (APERC) has clarified that connectivity granted under the intrastate transmission system (InSTS) is project-specific...

June 17, 2026

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Rakesh Ranjan

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Grid

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Market & Policy

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