Exploring the pivotal role of energy in human endeavors from its inception, my research focus centers on ‘Energy Policy,’ with a particular emphasis on Solar Photovoltaics (PV) and green hydrogen. My current project delves into the ‘Deployment of Rooftop Solar PV Systems in India.’ Through this research, I aim to unravel the intricate dynamics involving governmental and non-governmental agencies/actors in the implementation of rooftop solar PV systems across India.

Academic Publications

  2. Joshi, P., Rao, A. B., & Banerjee, R. (2024, June 9). Thinking beyond net metering: A value of solar framework based on aggregate revenue requirement for grid-connected rooftop PV systems in India. 2024 IEEE 52nd Photovoltaic Specialist Conference (PVSC), 828–832. Presented at the 2024 IEEE 52nd Photovoltaic Specialist Conference (PVSC), Seattle, WA, USA. doi:10.1109/pvsc57443.2024.10748836
  3. 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
  4. 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. Proceedings of Solar World Congress 2023. Presented at the SWC 2023 – ISES Solar World Congress 2023, New Delhi, India. doi:10.18086/swc.2023.12.01
  5. 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
  6. Joshi, P. N., & Dadaso Patil, S. (2017, December). Improving low voltage ride through capabilities of grid connected residential solar PV system using reactive power injection strategies. 2017 International Conference on Technological Advancements in Power and Energy (TAP Energy). Presented at the 2017 International Conference on Technological Advancements in Power and Energy (TAP Energy), Kollam. doi:10.1109/tapenergy.2017.8397301
  7. Patil, R. P., Mulla, A. M., Joshi, P. N., & Kharade, J. M. (2017, April). A GSM based and speechenabled wireless annunciator window facia for substation automation. 2017 2nd International Conference for Convergence in Technology (I2CT). Presented at the 2017 2nd International Conference for Convergence in Technology (I2CT), Mumbai. doi:10.1109/i2ct.2017.8226256
  8. Magdum, P., Yadav, S., & Joshi, P. N. (2017, April). Simulation of three-phase grid tied inverter. 2017 2nd International Conference for Convergence in Technology (I2CT). Presented at the 2017 2nd International Conference for Convergence in Technology (I2CT), Mumbai. doi:10.1109/i2ct.2017.8226305

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.

Project Report and Book Chapter

Online Articles

  1. India can strengthen its energy transition by giving priority to grid-connected distributed PV deployment. Link: https://www.downtoearth.org.in/blog/energy/india-can-strengthen-its-energy-transition-by-giving-priority-to-grid-connected-distributed-pv-deployment-89978
  1. Managing end-of-life PV modules in India: A policy perspective Link: https://energy.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/renewable/opinion-managing-end-of-life-pv-modules-in-india-a-policy-perspective/94636796
  1. Green Hydrogen: Opportunities and Challenges for India Link: https://www.financialexpress.com/opinion/green-hydrogen-opportunities-and-challenges-for-india/2341349/

Blog Posts & Magazine Articles

  1. ‘PV Waste: A Mine full of Resources’, Article in Material Recycling Association of India’s magazine | Issue: November 2022
  2. ‘Explained: Electric Grid Security during Sunday Night Blackout’, Link: https://pratik-joshi.com/featured/electric-grid-security-sunday-night-blackout/
  3. ‘Understanding Post-Covid Electricity Bills in Maharashtra’, Link: https://pratik-joshi.com/other/electricity/understanding-post-covid-msedcl-electricity-bills-in-maharashtra/