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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Odisha Proposes Ancillary Services Framework for Grid Security

The Odisha Electricity Regulatory Commission (OERC) has issued the draft Ancillary Services Regulations, 2026, which sets out a state-level framework for the procurement,...

May 22, 2026

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Rakesh Ranjan

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Grid

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Market & Policy
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I Squared Capital Launches $1 Billion Power Transmission Platform in India

I Squared Capital, a global infrastructure investment manager, has launched Cube Grid, a power transmission platform targeting India’s electricity grid, with plans to...

May 22, 2026

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Rakesh Ranjan

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Finance and M&A

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Grid
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CERC Proposes New Connectivity Rules for Storage and Renewable Projects

The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has proposed a new framework for grid connectivity withdrawal, energy storage systems, land bank guarantees, source...

May 21, 2026

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Rakesh Ranjan

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Grid

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Market & Policy
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Airports Authority Floats Maintenance Tender for 1.5 MW Rooftop Solar Project

The Airports Authority of India has invited bids for the facility management and comprehensive maintenance contract of a 1.5 MW grid-connected rooftop solar project at...

May 21, 2026

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Rakesh Ranjan

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Solar

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Tenders & Auctions
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SAEL Commissions 600 MW Solar Projects in Andhra Pradesh

New Delhi-based SAEL Industries has commissioned 600 MW of solar power projects in Andhra Pradesh’s YSR Kadapa district. The projects, SAEL Solar MHP1 and SAEL Solar...

May 21, 2026

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Rakesh Ranjan

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Solar

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Utility Scale
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Atomic Energy Department Tenders 2 MW Rooftop Solar Project in Rajasthan

The Department of Atomic Energy has invited bids for the design, supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of 2 MW of rooftop solar systems, along with five years...

May 20, 2026

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Rakesh Ranjan

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Solar

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Tenders & Auctions
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Madhya Pradesh Proposes Easing Net Metering Process Under PM Surya Ghar

The Madhya Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (MPERC) has issued the draft First Amendment to the Grid Interactive Renewable Energy Systems Related Matters...

May 19, 2026

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Rakesh Ranjan

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Markets & Policy

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Solar
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Automation, Higher Deliveries Send Eos Energy Q1 Revenue Soaring

U.S.-based energy storage solutions provider Eos Energy Enterprises posted revenue of $57 million in the first quarter (Q1) of 2026, up 444.7% year-over-year (YoY) from...

May 19, 2026

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Rakesh Ranjan

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Energy Storage

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Finance and M&A
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CERC Approves ₹2.15/kWh Tariff for 170 MW Neemuch Solar Project

The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has adopted a tariff of ₹2.15 (~$0.0224)/kWh for a 170 MW solar project to be developed as Unit 3 of the Neemuch...

May 18, 2026

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Rakesh Ranjan

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Markets & Policy

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Solar
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Higher Sales Volume Pushes Premier Energies’ Revenue Up 40% YoY in Q4 FY 2026

Solar module and cell manufacturer Premier Energies has posted revenue of ₹22.7 billion (~$237.12 million) in the fourth quarter (Q4) of the financial year (FY) 2026, up...

May 15, 2026

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Rakesh Ranjan

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Finance and M&A

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Solar
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CERC Clears Transmission Charges for Khavda Renewable Energy Evacuation Project

The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has approved annual transmission charges of ₹23.92 billion (~$249.86 million) for the interstate transmission system...

May 15, 2026

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Rakesh Ranjan

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Grid

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Market & Policy
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PSPCL Announces Winners of 1 GWh Battery Energy Storage Auction

The Punjab State Power Corporation (PSPCL) has announced the winners of the 500 MW/1,000 MWh standalone battery energy storage systems (BESS) auction. Stockwell Solar...

May 15, 2026

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Rakesh Ranjan

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Energy Storage

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Tenders & Auctions
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Indraprastha Gas Tenders 160 MW Solar Project With 28 MWh Battery Storage

Indraprastha Gas (IGL), a joint venture of GAIL India, BPCL, and the Government of Delhi, has invited bids to set up a 160 MW solar power project with a 28 MWh battery...

May 14, 2026

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Rakesh Ranjan

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Solar

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Tenders & Auctions
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Rajasthan Brings Renewable Energy Projects Under Land Conversion Framework

The Rajasthan Government has amended the Rajasthan Land Revenue (Conversion of Agricultural Land for Non-Agricultural Purposes in Rural Areas) Rules, 2007, bringing...

May 14, 2026

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Rakesh Ranjan

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Markets & Policy

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Renewable Energy
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HPERC Issues Draft Rules Defining Useful Life for Solar, Wind, Biomass Projects

The Himachal Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (HPERC) has issued the draft Promotion of Generation from the Renewable Energy Sources and Terms and Conditions...

May 13, 2026

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Rakesh Ranjan

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Markets & Policy

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Renewable Energy

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