Uma Gupta
India installed 24 GW solar in FY2025, says JMK Research
India installed 23.8 GW of new solar capacity in FY2025, including 16.9 GW from utility-scale, 5,148 MW rooftop and 1,785 MW offgrid installations.
NTPC REL tenders BoS of 1 GW solar in Rajasthan
NTPC Renewable Energy Ltd (NTPC REL) has tendered the balance of system (BoS) package for 1 GW of grid-connected solar PV projects at Bikaner, Rajasthan.
Push on to accelerate next generation PV materials
There is no consensus on the future of PV technology but there is general agreement that existing silicon solar cells do not represent the pinnacle of solar energy generation. This has resulted in the exploration of alternative materials and device architectures, with tandem solar cells emerging as the front runner for the next generation of solar cells to be deployed at scale.
Sunsure Energy secures 11 MWp solar PPA with JSL Super Steel
The agreement will help displace 40% of the conventional energy consumed by JSL Super Steel’s Ghaziabad facility.
SECI signs 125 MW/ 500 MWh battery storage sale agreement with KSEB
JSW Energy will develop, operate and maintain the BESS in Kerala with the primary objective of making it available to KSEB for charging/discharging of the BESS on an on-demand basis.
India’s solar exports face new U.S. tariff hurdles but are expected to stay competitive
India’s solar exports vis a vis other countries could still continue to remain competitive, though the margins could take a marginal hit.
Mauritius hosts SolarX Accelerator Programme in collaboration with International Solar Alliance and Business Mauritius
The two-day SolarX Accelerator Programme in Mauritius brought together 35 startups from across Asia and APAC region to accelerate the development and deployment of innovative solar solutions.
“Indian solar manufacturers cannot merely catch up—we must lead”
Suhas Donthi, CEO of Emmvee, speaks with pv magazine about India’s evolving role in the global solar supply chain, the risks of oversupply, and what it will take for Indian manufacturers to lead on the world stage.
JSW Energy completes acquisition of O2 Power
JSW Energy has completed the acquisition of 4.7 GW renewable energy platform O2 Power at an enterprise valuation of around INR 12,468 crore.
Kosol Energie secures 400 MW PV module order for NTPC’s Khavda Solar Project
Kosol Energie spokesperson told pv magazine that out of the total 400 MW solar module order, 55 MW has already been supplied to the Khavda project site. The balance will be supplied in the next two-three months.
