Author: Rakesh Ranjan Parashar

About Rakesh Ranjan Parashar

Rakesh Ranjan, Staff reporter at Mercom India More articles from Rakesh Ranjan.
meghanaRakesh 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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Night-Time Solar Generation Loss Not Shutdown, Rules APTEL

The Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (APTEL) has held that a solar power project cannot be treated as being in ‘shut down’ mode during night hours merely because it...

July 6, 2026

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Rakesh Ranjan

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Markets & Policy

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Solar
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Policy Certainty, Quality Norms Key to India’s Solar BoM, BoS Manufacturing

India must strengthen its domestic bill-of-materials (BoM) and balance-of-system (BoS) manufacturing ecosystem to capture more value across the solar supply chain,...

July 6, 2026

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Rakesh Ranjan

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Manufacturing

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Solar
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Madhya Pradesh Tenders 1.25 GWh Battery Energy Storage Projects

The M.P. Power Management Company (MPPMCL) has invited bids to set up 625 MW/1,250 MWh of standalone battery energy storage systems (2 units of 250 MW/500 MWh and 1 unit...

July 6, 2026

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Rakesh Ranjan

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Energy Storage

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Tenders & Auctions
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Maharashtra Invites Bids for 4 GWh Battery Energy Storage Projects

The Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company (MSEDCL) has invited bids to set up 2,000 MW/4,000 MWh of battery energy storage systems (2-hour discharge, 1...

July 3, 2026

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Rakesh Ranjan

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Energy Storage

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Tenders & Auctions
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How Industrial Decarbonization Can Power the Future of Clean Energy Growth

India’s decentralized energy market is emerging as a major driver of clean power demand supported by open-access policies, growing commercial and industrial (C&I)...

July 3, 2026

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Rakesh Ranjan

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Market & Policy

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Renewable Energy
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Madhya Pradesh Announces Winners of 800 MW Wind Auction

The Madhya Pradesh Power Management Company (MPPMCL) has announced the winners of the auction for 800 MW of wind energy projects. Atriwal Infrastructure won 57 MW at a...

July 3, 2026

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Rakesh Ranjan

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Tenders & Auctions

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Wind
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Mercom Calls for 1,000 GW 10-Year Solar Roadmap to Support India’s Energy Transition

India must set enhanced solar energy targets to provide long-term demand visibility for manufacturers, developers, investors, and financiers, and to support...

July 2, 2026

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Rakesh Ranjan

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Markets & Policy

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Solar
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Hybrid, Storage and Grid Readiness Key to India’s Next Phase of Clean Energy Growth

India’s renewable energy sector is rapidly moving beyond standalone solar and wind projects toward hybrid, storage-backed, and round-the-clock power solutions, as the...

July 2, 2026

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Rakesh Ranjan

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Energy Storage

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Market & Policy
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PFC, REC Boards Clear Merger to Create Entity with ₹11 Trillion Loan Book

The boards of directors of the Power Finance Corporation (PFC) and REC Limited have approved the scheme of merger of the two public sector non-banking financial...

June 29, 2026

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Rakesh Ranjan

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Markets & Policy

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Renewable Energy
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Oman’s Power and Water Procurement Tenders 1.5 GW Solar Projects

Nama Power and Water Procurement (PWP) has issued a request for qualification (RfQ) to develop 1.5 GW of solar power projects in Oman. The tender includes the 1 GW Adam...

June 26, 2026

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Rakesh Ranjan

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Solar

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Tenders & Auctions
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India’s Rooftop Solar Growth Hinges on Financing and Execution: Interview

Rooftop solar systems pack a balanced mix of advantages that make them suitable for multiple customer segments, be it MSMEs, commercial and industrial consumers, or...

June 26, 2026

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Rakesh Ranjan

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Rooftop

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Solar
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SECI Seeks Offtakers for 8.58 GW of Awarded Renewable Energy Projects

The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI), the sole renewable energy implementing agency, is currently seeking buyers for 8.576 GW of awarded renewable energy...

June 26, 2026

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Rakesh Ranjan

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Markets & Policy

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Renewable Energy
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Mapping the Future of Clean Energy with a Robust Energy Storage Ecosystem

Energy storage systems have emerged as a critical pillar of India’s clean energy transition strategy due to their potential to enhance grid reliability,...

June 26, 2026

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Rakesh Ranjan

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Energy Storage

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Market & Policy
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India’s Solar Growth Hinges on Bridging Industry-Academia Skills Gap

Mercom India will host the sixth edition of its flagship Mercom India Renewables Summit on July 1 and 2, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency in New Delhi. A major event on...

June 26, 2026

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Rakesh Ranjan

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Manufacturing

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Solar
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Telangana Power Regulator Clears 1.5 GWh Battery Storage Procurement

The Telangana Electricity Regulatory Commission (TGERC) has approved the procurement of 375 MW/1,500 MWh of battery energy storage capacity, proposed by distribution...

June 25, 2026

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Rakesh Ranjan

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Energy Storage

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Market & Policy

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