Author: Arjun Joshi

About Arjun Joshi

Arjun Joshi, Staff reporter at Mercom India More articles from Arjun Joshi.
meghanaArjun 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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Mizoram Invites Bids for 1.5 MW Solar Project With Battery Storage

The Power and Electricity Department, Mizoram, has invited bids for the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) of a 1.5 MW grid-connected solar power project...

June 22, 2026

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Solar

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Tenders & Auctions
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CERC Adopts Tariff for SJVN’s 1.5 GW Peak Power Tender

The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has adopted a tariff of ₹6.74 (~$0.078)/kWh for 1,500 MW of assured peak power capacity to be procured by SJVN from...

June 22, 2026

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Renewable Energy
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Rooftop Solar PPA to Help Andhra Pradesh Module Maker Cut Power Costs by 83%

A leading solar module manufacturer in Andhra Pradesh is expected to save ₹2.21 billion (~$23.28 million) over 20 years through a 9.75 MW rooftop solar power purchase...

June 22, 2026

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C&I

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Rooftop

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Solar
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India Could Be in Top Three Floating Solar Markets in Five Years: Interview

Floating solar has emerged as an increasingly important segment of the renewable energy sector as developers look to overcome land constraints and improve project...

June 22, 2026

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Floating Solar

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Solar
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CERC Rejects Wind Developer’s Force Majeure Claim in 200 MW SECI Project

The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has rejected a wind energy developer’s petition seeking discharge from its obligations under a 200 MW...

June 19, 2026

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Market & Policy

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Wind
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Karnataka High Court Quashes KERC’s Captive Status Verification Procedure

The Karnataka High Court has quashed the Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission’s (KERC) procedure for verifying the captive status of power projects and...

June 19, 2026

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Open Access

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Solar
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Scaling India’s Solar Cell Manufacturing Ecosystem for Global Markets

India’s solar manufacturing sector is entering a critical phase as the country seeks to strengthen domestic supply chains, reduce import dependence, and support...

June 19, 2026

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Renewable Energy
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Himachal Pradesh Electricity Regulator Finalizes New Grid Code

The Himachal Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (HPERC) has finalized the 2026 Grid Code to align the state’s grid operation framework with the Indian Electricity...

June 18, 2026

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Grid

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Market & Policy

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India’s Floating Solar Pipeline Tops 1 GW, But Vast Potential Remains Untapped

India’s floating solar market is gaining momentum, with the project pipeline now exceeding 1 GW  and cumulative commissioned capacity also approaching the same...

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UREDA Tenders 6.5 MW Rooftop Solar Projects on Government Buildings

The Uttarakhand Renewable Energy Development Agency (UREDA) has invited bids under two tenders to select engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contractors for...

June 17, 2026

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Tenders & Auctions
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Rajasthan Directs DISCOMs to Honor ALMM-II Exemptions for PM Surya Ghar

Rajasthan’s Energy Department has directed the state’s distribution companies (DISCOMs) to process all PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bili Yojana applications under the ‘Give...

June 17, 2026

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Markets & Policy

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Rooftop

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Solar
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NTPC REL Floats Land & Power Evacuation Tender for 500 MW Solar Projects

NTPC Renewable Energy (NTPC REL) has invited bids for the land and power evacuation package to develop 500 MW of interstate transmission system (ISTS)-connected solar...

June 16, 2026

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Solar

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Tenders & Auctions
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Gujarat Bats for Green Hydrogen, Battery Storage in New Industrial Policy

Unveiling the Viksit Gujarat Industrial Policy 2026, the Gujarat government has identified the manufacturing of renewable energy equipment, battery storage, green...

June 16, 2026

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Markets & Policy

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Renewable Energy
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NTPC REL Announces Winner of 250 MW Solar Plus 200 MWh Storage Auction

NTPC Renewable Energy (NTPC REL) has announced the winner of its auction for the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) of a 250 MW solar project with a 50...

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Tripura Invites Bids for 21 MW Residential Rooftop Solar Systems

Tripura State Electricity Corporation (TSECL) has invited bids to install 21 MW of grid-connected rooftop solar systems for residential consumers in Belonia Electrical...

June 16, 2026

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Rooftop

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Solar

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Tenders & Auctions

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