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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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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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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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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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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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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Arunachal Pradesh to Continue Existing Power Tariff Structure for FY 2027

The Arunachal Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (APSERC) has retained the existing retail electricity tariff structure for the financial year (FY) 2026–27....

April 8, 2026

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Arjun Joshi

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Grid

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Market & Policy
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Bombay Dyeing to Save 40% on Power Costs with 2.5 MW Rooftop Solar System

Textile firm Bombay Dyeing and Manufacturing Company has commissioned a 2.5 MW rooftop solar project at its Rasayani facility in Maharashtra, aiming to reduce energy...

April 8, 2026

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Arjun Joshi

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C&I

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Rooftop

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Solar
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POWERGRID Floats Tenders to Evacuate 6 GW of Solar Power from Rajasthan

Power Grid Corporation of India (POWERGRID) has floated two tenders for setting up ±800 kV high-voltage direct current (HVDC) transmission line packages to evacuate 6 GW...

April 8, 2026

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Arjun Joshi

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Grid

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Tenders & Auctions
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Government Permits Use of Insurance Surety Bonds in Power Project Bids

The Ministry of Finance has permitted the use of insurance surety bonds as an alternative to bank guarantees for both bid and performance security under the standard...

April 8, 2026

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Arjun Joshi

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Markets & Policy

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Other

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Renewable Energy
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NTPC REL Floats EPC Tender for 900 MW Solar Project in Madhya Pradesh

NTPC Renewable Energy (NTPC REL) has invited bids for the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) of 900 MW (3 X 300 MW) solar projects at Mandsaur, Madhya...

April 7, 2026

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Arjun Joshi

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Solar

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Tenders & Auctions

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