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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Hartek Commissions Agrivoltaic Solar Open Access Project in Punjab

Engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) company Hartek Group has commissioned Punjab’s first agrivoltaic solar open access project in Kapurthala, Punjab. The...

March 12, 2026

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Rakesh Ranjan

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Markets & Policy

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Solar
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Mahindra Susten Secures ₹10.25 Billion for 300 MW Renewable Project in Rajasthan

Mahindra Susten, the clean-tech platform of the Mahindra Group, has achieved financial closure for NHPC’s 300 MW renewable energy project in Rajasthan. The project,...

March 12, 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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TNERC Adopts Tariff for Two 15 MW Solar Plus 45 MWh Battery Storage Projects

The Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission (TNERC) has approved a tariff of ₹4.47 (~$0.048)/kWh for two 15 MW solar projects integrated with 45 MWh battery energy...

March 11, 2026

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Rakesh Ranjan

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Markets & Policy

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Solar
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GREW Solar Bags Solar Module Supply Order Worth ₹5 Billion

Gujarat-based GREW Solar has secured a repeat order worth approximately ₹5 billion from a domestic independent power producer for the supply of M10R TOPCon solar modules....

March 11, 2026

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Rakesh Ranjan

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Markets & Policy

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Solar
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Punjab Invites Bids for 500 MW/1,000 MWh Standalone Battery Storage Systems

Punjab State Power Corporation (PSPCL) has invited bids to set up 500 MW/1,000 MWh battery energy storage systems in Mohali and Jalandhar. The last date to submit bids...

March 11, 2026

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Rakesh Ranjan

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Energy Storage

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Tenders & Auctions
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NTPC Renewable Energy Commissions 270 MW at Khavda-II Solar Project

NTPC Renewable Energy (NREL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of NTPC Green Energy (NGEL), has commissioned the third part of the 1.2 GW Khavda-II solar project in Gujarat....

March 10, 2026

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Rakesh Ranjan

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Markets & Policy

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Solar
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C&I Consumers a Key Driver of India’s Renewable Growth

India’s commercial and industrial (C&I) consumers have emerged as one of the most important drivers of renewable energy adoption in the country. As companies seek to...

March 10, 2026

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Rakesh Ranjan

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C&I

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Solar
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POWERGRID to Raise ₹50 Billion Loan, Divest Stake in CTUIL

Powergrid Corporation of India’s (POWERGRID) board has approved raising up to ₹50 billion (~$541.45 million) through an unsecured rupee term loan or line of credit from...

March 10, 2026

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Rakesh Ranjan

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Finance and M&A

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Grid
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Tunisia Invites Bids for 300 MW Solar Plus 150 MW/540 MWh Battery Storage Project

Tunisia’s Ministry of Industry, Mines, and Energy has invited bids to develop a 300 MW solar power project with a 150 MW/540 MWh battery energy storage system. The...

March 9, 2026

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Rakesh Ranjan

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Energy Storage

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Tenders & Auctions
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MSEDCL Gets Approval to Procure 4 GWh Battery Storage Capacity

The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) has approved Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company’s (MSEDCL) proposal to procure 2 GW/4 GWh...

March 9, 2026

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Rakesh Ranjan

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Energy Storage

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Market & Policy
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Rajasthan Notifies Thermal Compensation Rules Amid Renewable Surge

In a move aimed at supporting grid stability as renewable energy penetration increases, the Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission (RERC) has issued a final order...

March 9, 2026

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Rakesh Ranjan

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Grid

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T&D
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FTC Solar’s Q4 Revenue Jumps 149% YoY on Higher Demand for Solar Trackers

U.S.-based solar tracker provider FTC Solar’s revenue surged 148.9% year-over-year (YoY) to $32.9 million from $13.9 million in the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2025. The...

March 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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Apraava, Jyoti Structures Commission Transmission Lines to Evacuate Renewables

Energy solutions provider Apraava Energy and Jyoti Structures, an engineering, procurement, and construction firm, have announced the commissioning of two transmission...

March 5, 2026

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Rakesh Ranjan

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Grid

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T&D
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IEX Power Trade Surges 30% YoY to 12,550 MU in February

The Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) recorded a total electricity-traded volume of 12,550 million units (MU) in February 2026, a 30.4% year-over-year (YoY) increase, and its...

March 5, 2026

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Rakesh Ranjan

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Other

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Renewable Energy
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MNRE Sets Emission Thresholds for Green Ammonia and Green Methanol

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has notified standards for green ammonia and green methanol under the National Green Hydrogen Mission, establishing...

March 3, 2026

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Rakesh Ranjan

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Markets & Policy

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Renewable Energy

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