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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US Lawmakers Urge Crackdown on Foreign-Made Blue Wafers Imports

Four U.S. lawmakers have urged the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to take immediate action against imports of partially...

July 18, 2026

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Markets & Policy

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Modules

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Solar
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SECI Seeks Bulk Power Buyers for Long-Term Renewable Energy Procurement

The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has invited expressions of interest from bulk electricity consumers seeking to procure renewable energy under long-term...

July 17, 2026

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Solar

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Storage

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Tenders & Auctions

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Wind
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Borosil’s Revenue Up 17% YoY in Q1, Advances 600 TPD Solar Glass Expansion

Solar glass manufacturer Borosil Renewables reported a revenue of ₹4.06 billion (~$42.1 million) for the first quarter (Q1) of the financial year (FY) 2027, a 17.1%...

July 17, 2026

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Finance and M&A

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Other
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Delhi Development Authority Invites Bids for 1.8 MW Solar Carport Projects

The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has invited bids to develop 1.8 MW of grid-connected solar carport projects under the renewable energy service company (RESCO)...

July 17, 2026

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Arjun Joshi

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Solar

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Tenders & Auctions
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Despite High Costs, Solar and Wind Still Cheapest New Power Sources: Report

Utility-scale solar and onshore wind continue to offer the lowest unsubsidized levelized cost of energy (LCOE) in the U.S., even as higher capital costs, interest rates,...

July 17, 2026

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Markets & Policy

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Renewable Energy
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Cabinet Approves ₹1.28 Trillion Program to Boost Semiconductor Ecosystem

The Union Cabinet has approved Semicon 2.0, the second phase of India’s semiconductor incentive program, with a total budget outlay of ₹1.28 trillion (~$14.9...

July 16, 2026

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Market & Policy

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Other
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Gujarat Mandates 51% Renewable Power for Data Centers Under New Policy

The Gujarat government has unveiled its Viksit Gujarat Data Center Policy, which mandates that data center developers source at least 51% of the electricity consumed by...

July 16, 2026

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Arjun Joshi

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Markets & Policy

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Renewable Energy
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NTPC REL Announces Winners of 1 GW Solar Module Supply Auction

NTPC Renewable Energy (NTPC REL) has announced the winners of its auction to supply modules for its upcoming 1 GW solar projects in the Lalitpur and Chitrakoot districts...

July 16, 2026

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Arjun Joshi

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Solar

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Tenders & Auctions
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Bangalore Metallurgical Eyes Lower Power Costs with 5.5 MW Solar Project

Bangalore Metallurgical has commissioned a 5.5 MW ground-mounted solar project under the open access model to reduce electricity costs at its facility in Chitradurga,...

July 16, 2026

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Arjun Joshi

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C&I

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Solar
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EVs Account for Over 10% of Vehicle Sales in Q2 2026

Electric vehicle (EV) sales in India reached 837,453 units in the second quarter (Q2) of 2026, a year-over-year (YoY) increase of 52.3% over 549,900 units recorded in...

July 16, 2026

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Arjun Joshi

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Electric Vehicles

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Market & Policy
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India’s Energy Storage Pipeline Hits 25% of 2032 Requirement

India’s energy storage pipeline has crossed 110 GWh across the under-development and pre-construction stages, according to data from the Mercom India Renewable...

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Uttar Pradesh Retains Retail Power Tariffs for FY 2026-27

The Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (UPERC) introduced minor changes in the retail electricity tariff schedule for the financial year 2026-27, while...

July 15, 2026

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Arjun Joshi

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Grid

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Market & Policy
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NRPC Flags Grid Stability Risks After Multiple Renewable Generation Loss Events

The Northern Regional Power Committee (NRPC) has directed renewable energy developers, inverter original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), and power project controller...

July 15, 2026

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Arjun Joshi

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Grid

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Market & Policy
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Bihar Regulator Clears Revised PPA for 275 MW Rooftop Solar Project

The Bihar Electricity Regulatory Commission (BERC) has approved the proposed energy accounting mechanism and revised power purchase agreement (PPA) for a 275 MW rooftop...

July 10, 2026

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Arjun Joshi

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Mercom Research Focus

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Rooftop

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Solar
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MNRE Extends Self-Certification for Solar Inverters Above 200 kW

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has extended the implementation timeline of mandatory compliance under the Solar Systems, Devices and Components Goods...

July 10, 2026

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Arjun Joshi

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Inverters & BOS

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Markets & Policy

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Solar

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