Recognizing the pivotal role of energy in shaping human progress, my research focuses on energy policy and the broader energy transition, with particular expertise in solar photovoltaics (PV) at present. My current work explores the deployment of rooftop solar PV systems in India, aiming to uncover the complex dynamics among stakeholders and deepen our understanding of the factors influencing its adoption. My broader research experience also encompasses green hydrogen and other emerging energy technologies and policy issues.

Journal Article

  1. Joshi, P., Rao, A. B., & Banerjee, R. (2025). Review of solar PV deployment trends, policy instruments, and growth projections in China, the United States, and India. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 213, 115436. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2025.115436

Conference Proceedings (Book Chapters)

  1. Joshi, P., Rao, A.B., Banerjee, R. (2024). Implications of Time-of-Day Tariff Policy on Residential Consumers with Grid-Connected Rooftop Solar PV Systems in Ahmedabad, India. In: Tatiparti, S.S.V., Seethamraju, S. (eds) Advances in Clean Energy and Sustainability, Volume 2. ICAER 2023. Green Energy and Technology. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-97-5419-9_43
  2. Joshi, P., Rao, A.B., Banerjee, R. (2023). Financial Viability of Rooftop PV Systems in Residential Housing Societies in India. In: Doolla, S., Rather, Z.H., Ramadesigan, V. (eds) Advances in Renewable Energy and Its Grid Integration. ICAER 2022. Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering, vol 1041. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-2283-3_18

Conference Proceedings (Standalone)

  1. Joshi, P., Rao, A., & Banerjee, R. (2026). Post-Installation Experiences of Grid-Connected Residential Rooftop Solar PV Users in India: An Empirical Survey. In Proceedings of SWC2025 – ISES Solar World Congress 2025 (pp. 1–9). International Solar Energy Society. SWC2025 – Solar World Congress 2025. https://doi.org/10.18086/swc.2025.09.14
  2. Joshi, P., Rao, A. B., & Banerjee, R. (2024). Thinking Beyond Net Metering: A Value of Solar Framework Based on Aggregate Revenue Requirement for Grid-Connected Rooftop PV Systems in India. In 2024 IEEE 52nd Photovoltaic Specialist Conference (PVSC) (pp. 828–832). IEEE. 2024 IEEE 52nd Photovoltaic Specialist Conference (PVSC). https://doi.org/10.1109/pvsc57443.2024.10748836
  3. Joshi, P., Rao, A., & Banerjee, R. (2023). Review of Solar PV Policy Incentives and Regulations Related to Metering and Billing of Grid-Connected Rooftop PV Systems in Indian States. In Proceedings of Solar World Congress 2023 (pp. 1–10). International Solar Energy Society. SWC 2023 – ISES Solar World Congress 2023. https://doi.org/10.18086/swc.2023.12.01
  4. Joshi, P. N., & Dadaso Patil, S. (2017). Improving low voltage ride through capabilities of grid connected residential solar PV system using reactive power injection strategies. In 2017 International Conference on Technological Advancements in Power and Energy ( TAP Energy) (pp. 1–3). IEEE. 2017 International Conference on Technological Advancements in Power and Energy (TAP Energy). https://doi.org/10.1109/tapenergy.2017.8397301
  5. Patil, R. P., Mulla, A. M., Joshi, P. N., & Kharade, J. M. (2017). A GSM based and speech enabled wireless annunciator window facia for substation automation. In 2017 2nd International Conference for Convergence in Technology (I2CT) (pp. 884–886). IEEE. 2017 2nd International Conference for Convergence in Technology (I2CT). https://doi.org/10.1109/i2ct.2017.8226256
  6. Magdum, P., Yadav, S., & Joshi, P. N. (2017). Simulation of three-phase grid tied inverter. In 2017 2nd International Conference for Convergence in Technology (I2CT) (pp. 1136–1139). IEEE. 2017 2nd International Conference for Convergence in Technology (I2CT). https://doi.org/10.1109/i2ct.2017.8226305

Non-academic Publications (Curated List)

  1. Marathi article in book- Joshi P., “The growing importance of environmental conservation and renewable energy.”, Paryavaranvrati Kusum, P. No. 145-150, Amit Prakashan, Pune, ISBN: 978-93-92847-67-7. Published: 18 June 2024
  2. Joshi, P.,“India can strengthen its energy transition by giving priority to grid-connected distributed PV deployment.”, Down to Earth, Published: 2023, June 12. https://www.downtoearth.org.in/energy/india-can-strengthen-its-energy-transition-by-giving-priority-to-grid-connected-distributed-pv-deployment-89978, Last accessed: 2024, Sept 26.
  3. Joshi, P.,“PV Waste: A mine full of resources” Material Recycling Association of India’s Magazine, Issue: Nov 2022
  4. Joshi, P., “Managing end-of-life PV modules in India: A policy perspective”, Economic Times EnergyWorld, Published: 2022, Oct 04. https://energy.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/renewable/opinion-managing-end-oflife-pv-modules-in-india-a-policy-perspective/94636796, Last accessed: 2024, Sept 26.
  5. Upadhyay M. K., Joshi, P., “Green Hydrogen: Opportunities and Challenges for India”, Financial Express, Published: 2021, Sept 30. https://www.financialexpress.com/opinion/green-hydrogen-opportunities-and-challengesfor-india/2341349/, Last accessed: 2024, Sept 26.

Conference Presentations

  1. Joshi, P., Rao, A.B., Banerjee, R. (2024) “Understanding policy diffusion through the interplay between central and state government policy instruments: a case of India’s solar PV policies”. Conference on Policy Process Research 2024, Syracuse, USA.
  2. Toshniwal Y., Gupta R., Joshi, P., Rao, A.B. (2024) “Rethinking Policy: Post-installation Experiences of Grid-connected Residential Rooftop PV Users in India”. 5th India Public Policy Network Conference, IIT Bombay, Mumbai, India.
  3. Joshi, P., Rao, A.B., Banerjee, R. (2022) “Review of Metering and Billing Policies for Grid-Connected Rooftop Solar PV Systems in India.” Energy Summit 2022, The Energy Consortium, IIT Madras, Chennai, India.

Professional Works

  1. Contributed to the Report titled ’Report of the Expert Committee on Energy Statistics’, released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), Govt. of India. https://static.pib.gov.in/WriteReadData/specificdocs/documents/2026/jul/doc202676913401.pdf. Last Accessed: 25 Aug 2026.
  2. Development of White Paper based on Green Hydrogen Reality Check:2025 Workshop. Feb 2025 to Jun 2025, https://gesh.iitb.ac.in/site/knowledge-hub-documents/c6c1123f-a4cf-11f0-9098-bc2411738d23.pdf. Last Accessed: 25 Aug 2026.
  3. Co-authored the Report titled ’All-India Photovoltaic Module Reliability Survey: 2018’, Jointly conducted by National Centre for Photovoltaic Research and Education (NCPRE), Mumbai, India and National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE), Gurugram, India. https://ncpre.iitb.ac.in/ncpre/research/pdf/All_India_Survey_of_Photovoltaic_Module_Reliability_2018_Report.pdf

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