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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Dr. NTR University Installs 100 kW Rooftop Solar to Cut Power Costs, Emissions

Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, has commissioned a 100 kW rooftop solar power system to reduce electricity costs, improve energy...

April 20, 2026

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C&I

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Solar
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CERC Moves to Formalize Market Coupling, Names Grid India as the Operator

The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has issued draft amendments to the Power Market Regulations, 2021, proposing a framework for implementing market...

April 20, 2026

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Arjun Joshi

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Grid

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Market & Policy
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Italy Adds 1.4 GW of Solar Capacity in Q1 2026

Italy added 1.44 GW of new solar capacity in the first quarter (Q1) of 2026, reflecting a mixed trend across segments, with growth in large-scale installations offset by...

April 20, 2026

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Arjun Joshi

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Markets & Policy

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Solar
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Competition Regulator Clears Adani Group in Solar Tender Case

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has dismissed allegations of bid rigging, abuse of dominant position, and anti-competitive conduct in a case involving Adani...

April 17, 2026

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Arjun Joshi

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Markets & Policy

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Renewable Energy
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Waaree Renewable Technologies’ Q4 FY 2026 Revenue Up 131% YoY

Waaree Renewable Technologies, the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) arm of the Waaree Group, reported a consolidated revenue from operations of ₹11.02...

April 17, 2026

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Arjun Joshi

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Finance and M&A

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Other

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Renewable Energy
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Maharashtra Tenders 2.25 MW Off-grid Solar/7.14 MWh Battery Storage Projects

Maharashtra Energy Development Agency (MEDA) has invited bids to commission 2,254 kW of off-grid solar power projects with 7,140 kWh of lithium ferro phosphate battery...

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Bihar Transmission Utility to Tap Capital Market, Seeks Merchant Bankers

Bihar State Power Transmission Company (BSPTCL) has taken a formal step toward a potential stock market listing by inviting bids to appoint merchant bankers for its...

April 16, 2026

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Arjun Joshi

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Grid

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Tenders & Auctions
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CERC Proposes Compensation Framework for Delays in Meeting GNA Milestones

The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has proposed a procedure for levying compensation charges to allow connectivity grantees additional time to meet...

April 15, 2026

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Arjun Joshi

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Grid

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Market & Policy
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Delhi Proposes Expanding Green Energy Open Access Eligibility

The Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) has issued a draft amendment to its Green Energy Open Access Regulations, 2024, to remove the requirement that...

April 15, 2026

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Arjun Joshi

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Markets & Policy

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Open Access

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Solar
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Dominican Republic Issues 600 MW Renewable Tender with Battery Storage

The Dominican Republic’s Unified Council of Distribution Companies (CUED) held the credential submission event for a public tender for up to 600 MW of new renewable...

April 14, 2026

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Arjun Joshi

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Energy Storage

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Solar

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Tenders & Auctions
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CEA Proposes New Technical Standards for Solar, Wind and Storage Projects

The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has issued draft amendments to the Technical Standards for Construction of Electrical Projects and Electric Lines Regulations,...

April 14, 2026

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Arjun Joshi

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Markets & Policy

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Renewable Energy
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CTUIL Flags Grid Connectivity Challenges for 60 GW Renewables in Rajasthan

The Central Transmission Utility of India (CTUIL) has informed the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) that it is facing challenges in providing grid...

April 14, 2026

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Arjun Joshi

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Grid

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Market & Policy
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CTUIL Proposes Stricter Grid Connectivity, Reallocation Rules

The Central Transmission Utility of India (CTUIL) has issued a revised detailed procedure for the grant of connectivity and general network access (GNA), expanding the...

April 13, 2026

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Arjun Joshi

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Grid

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Market & Policy
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CMI Campuses in Kerala Slash Electricity Costs with 294 kW Solar Installations

CMI Educational Institutions has commissioned 294 kW of rooftop solar installations across multiple campuses in Kerala, helping the group reduce electricity costs and...

April 13, 2026

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Arjun Joshi

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C&I

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Solar
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ALMM Expansion to Wafers Raises Capacity Gap and Timeline Concerns

The government’s move to extend the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) framework to solar wafers marks a major step toward building a fully integrated...

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