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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APTEL Upholds Ruling Against Wind Developer’s Power Injection Claim

The Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (APTEL) held that Jindal Aluminium was not entitled to receive any compensation for the energy it injected into the electricity...

July 29, 2025

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Markets & Policy

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Wind
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Higher Solar Module Sales Drive Waaree Energies’ Income Up 31% in Q1 FY26

Solar module manufacturer Waaree Energies’ total income for the first quarter (Q1) of the financial year (FY) 2026 rose 31% year-over-year (YoY) to ₹45.97 billion (~$529....

July 29, 2025

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Arjun Joshi

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Finance and M&A

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Other
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Hybrid Power Can Play a Central Role in Strengthening Grid Stability

India’s renewable energy landscape has transitioned from standalone solar and wind installations to highly customized hybrid power projects that often include energy...

July 29, 2025

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Arjun Joshi

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Markets & Policy

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Renewable Energy
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Lack of Transmission Infrastructure Impacting Power Project Commissioning

As India aggressively pursues its clean energy goals, the gap between policy ambition and on-ground execution remains a central concern. With a target of 500 GW of...

July 28, 2025

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Grid

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Market & Policy
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India Must Build a Resilient Domestic Supply Chain for BoS Components

India’s clean energy ambitions are entering a critical new phase. While the solar manufacturing ecosystem has made significant strides, particularly in module production,...

July 28, 2025

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Arjun Joshi

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Manufacturing

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Renewable Energy
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Enlog Wins Mercom India’s Third Startup Pitch Competition

Enlog, an AI-powered energy management and IoT solutions provider, emerged as the winner of Mercom’s Third Startup Pitch Competition for Cleantech Companies, held during...

July 25, 2025

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Other

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Renewable Energy
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Winners of Mercom’s 2025 Renewable Industry Awards Announced

The winners of the fifth annual Mercom India Awards have been announced. These prestigious awards, presented to the winners by Union Minister of New and Renewable Energy...

July 24, 2025

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Arjun Joshi

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Renewable Energy

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Solar
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India Can Realistically Achieve Its Net-Zero Target by 2050

India’s energy landscape is on the verge of a transformative shift, driven by the urgent need to address climate change, ensure energy security, and foster economic...

July 24, 2025

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Other

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Renewable Energy
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Tapping Public Markets to Fund Clean Energy Projects

As the global shift toward clean energy accelerates, renewable energy companies are increasingly looking beyond traditional financing channels to fuel their growth....

July 23, 2025

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Other

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Renewable Energy
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Rajasthan Floats Consultancy Tender for 34 GW Solar Parks

Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam (RVUNL) has invited bids from consultants to design land banks to develop 34 GW of solar parks on government land. The contract will...

July 22, 2025

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Arjun Joshi

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Solar

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Tenders & Auctions
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MNRE Mandates OEMs to Integrate Inverters with PM Surya Ghar Portal

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has mandated that all original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) enlisted for the supply of inverters under the PM Surya...

July 22, 2025

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Arjun Joshi

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Market & Policy

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Solar
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Karnataka Electricity Regulator Issues Deviation Settlement Guidelines

The Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) has issued the Intra-State Deviation Settlement Mechanism and Related Matters Regulations, 2025, to establish a...

July 18, 2025

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Arjun Joshi

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Grid

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Market & Policy
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US Solar Manufacturers File Trade Petitions Against Solar Exports from India

The Alliance for American Solar Manufacturing and Trade has filed new anti-dumping and countervailing duty petitions with the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC)...

July 18, 2025

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Arjun Joshi

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Markets & Policy

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Solar
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Nearly 8 GW of Renewable Power from SECI Remains Unsold Due to Lack of Offtakers

Nearly 8 GW of renewable energy capacity comprising solar, wind-solar hybrid, solar with battery energy storage systems (BESS), round-the-clock (RTC), and firm and...

July 17, 2025

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Arjun Joshi

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Markets & Policy

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Renewable Energy
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Germany Installs 3 GW Solar Capacity in Q2 2025, Down 12% YoY

Germany added 3 GW of solar capacity in the second quarter (Q2) of 2025, a 12% year-over-year (YoY) drop from 3.4 GW, according to data from the Federal Network...

July 17, 2025

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Arjun Joshi

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Markets & Policy

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Solar

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