Arjun Joshi is a staff reporter at Mercom India. He covers a range of topics including energy policy and regulation, energy storage, and renewable energy, with a particular focus on the intersections of energy and mining, automotive innovations, and finance. Arjun's work has been featured in Mercom India, where he contributes to discussions on energy sustainability and manufacturing technology.
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Arjun Joshi's coverage predominantly focuses on local energy-related developments, particularly in the renewable energy sector within India. His articles often cite government announcements and press releases, indicating a strong interest in official updates and data-driven insights.
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By: Arjun Joshi
Data centers are among the most power-intensive commercial facilities and require round-the-clock electricity to operate sophisticated computing infrastructure and cooling systems. As data center capacity expands in India, operators are increasingly exploring renewable energy to reduce dependence on conventional grid electricity, manage power costs, and lower emissions.
By: Arjun Joshi
The Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission ( APERC ) has clarified that consumers installing behind-the-meter rooftop solar systems for captive consumption do not require prior permission, feasibility approval, or line clearance from distribution companies.
By: Arjun Joshi
SJVN Green Energy ( SGEL ) has invited bids for an engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) package, including land, to develop up to 1,000 MW of solar projects in Punjab and Rajasthan.
By: Arjun Joshi
The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission ( MERC ) has allowed Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company (MSEDCL) to implement the utility-led aggregation (ULA) model for installing rooftop solar systems for 211,206 low-income households in Maharashtra.
By: Arjun Joshi
As India's rooftop solar market expands, the quality of balance-of-system (BoS) components and installation practices is becoming increasingly important to project performance. Failures involving connectors, cables, isolators, mounting structures, earthing systems, and electrical protection equipment can lead to generation losses, repeated maintenance, equipment damage, and safety risks.
By: Arjun Joshi
The Madhya Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission ( MPERC ) has issued a standard operating procedure (SOP) governing the banking of power by green energy open access (GEOA) consumers in the state.
By: Arjun Joshi
GAIL (India) has invited bids for the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) of approximately 1.2 MW of additional solar capacity at its existing 5 MW solar project in Ramgarh, Jaisalmer, Rajasthan.
By: Arjun Joshi
As a conditional relief measure for renewable energy developers granted grid connectivity access, the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission ( CERC ) recently introduced a standardized mechanism that allows them additional time to meet land, financial closure, and commercial operation milestones by paying milestone extension charges.
By: Arjun Joshi
China-based photovoltaic-grade polysilicon manufacturer Daqo New Energy reported a revenue of $62.66 million in the second quarter (Q2) of 2026, a 16.7% year-over-year (YoY) decline from $75.19 million.
By: Arjun Joshi
China-based photovoltaic-grade polysilicon manufacturer Daqo New Energy reported a revenue of $62.66 million in the second quarter (Q2) of 2026, a 16.7% year-over-year (YoY) decline from $75.19...
