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The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has approved a ₹258.83 crore human resource development programme for FY2026–27 to FY2030–31 to expand research and workforce development.
Mecpower Solutions and Navitas Solar plan to establish a 5 GWh battery energy storage manufacturing facility in Gujarat, with operations targeted for Q1 FY2027-28.
Jakson Group plans to establish a 15 GW integrated solar manufacturing plant in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh, with commercial production targeted for May 2028.
NTPC REL has invited bids for a 600 MW solar EPC project near its Dhule Solar Project, including land acquisition and power evacuation infrastructure.
Vikram Solar will supply N-type TOPCon G12R modules for projects across three locations in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, with deliveries targeted by December 2026.
SECI plans to tender a minimum 4 MW solar PV project on the elevated Delhi-Dehradun Highway under RESCO mode as part of NHAI’s Phase I solar initiative.
Tata Power and Norway’s Ocean Sun will pilot a 300 kWp membrane-based floating solar system in Maharashtra to assess its performance and commercial viability.
KPI Green Energy has secured a ₹2,025 crore EPC order from NACOF Oorja for a 500 MW AC solar project in Rajasthan.
Waaree Energies will merge group firm Indosolar in a ₹950-crore deal to integrate solar cell and module manufacturing under one entity.
Aster DM Quality Care has commissioned a 10 MW solar project with Oyster Renewable to meet more than 90% of Aster Medcity’s energy needs through captive renewable power.
Delhi government launched a portal for rooftop solar registrations, offering combined Centre and Delhi subsidies of up to ₹1.56 lakh for systems up to 3 kW.
ACME Solar has incorporated four wholly owned subsidiaries in Gurugram to develop, establish and operate renewable power generation projects.
Alpex Solar has inaugurated a 2.2 GW G12R TOPCon solar cell facility in Mathura, strengthening its backward integration and domestic manufacturing capacity.
GAIL has floated a tender to appoint a Project Management Consultant for a 100 MW ground-mounted solar project of 22 MWh BESS in Maharashtra, to meet its power requirements.
BREDA has invited bids to install, operate and manage 500 MW of rooftop solar projects on government buildings in Bihar under the RESCO model.
Google announced five sustainability initiatives in India for AI growth and climate welfare.
PM-KUSUM’s next phase will include a dedicated agrivoltaics component to help farmers generate electricity while continuing crop cultivation.
REIL has invited bids for 15 MWp of grid-connected solar projects on government buildings across states and UTs under the RESCO model, with bids due September 29, 2026.
To speed up its clean energy transition, Tripura plans to reach 500 MW in renewable energy capacity by 2030, according to Tripura Power Minister Ratan Lal Nath.
Tata Power has commissioned a 162 CKM, 400 kV transmission line and 1,000 MVA GIS substation under its Jalpura-Khurja project in Uttar Pradesh.
Tata Power Renewable Energy Ltd has commissioned a 100 MW group captive solar project in Tamil Nadu, taking its total utility portfolio to 12.3 GW and operational capacity beyond 7 GW.
Assam has approved the ₹50,000 crore Viksit Assam programme, including a 30 MW solar plant paired with a 25 MW/100 MWh battery storage project in Goalpara.
Cabinet approves ₹5,070 crore PM-SSY to develop 5,000 MW of floating solar projects with 10,000 MWh co-located energy storage capacity.
MNRE’s New Solar Power Scheme aims to electrify 1 lakh un-electrified households in tribal and PVTG areas through off-grid solar systems, alongside solarisation of 1,500 Multi-Purpose Centres (MPCs). As of June 30, 2026, 11,838 households had been electrified through solar off-grid systems.
MNRE has extended the exemption from ALMM List-II requirements for solar PV cells in net metering and open access renewable energy projects until December 31, 2026.
Kalpa Power has secured a 286 MWp utility-scale solar project in Madhya Pradesh as the state expands its renewable energy capacity.
Tata Power Renewable Energy has commissioned a 190.5 MW FDRE project at Kalasar in Bikaner, integrating solar generation with energy storage and grid-support technologies.
The manufacturers have adopted larger G12R N-type TOPCon cells, with changes in cell dimensions, busbar configurations, wattage and efficiency under the revised ALMM-II.
Aditya Birla Renewables has secured a $1.6 billion term loan from MUFG to acquire Solenergi Power, which comprises the Sprng Energy group of companies.
India’s clean energy capacity has surpassed fossil-fuel capacity for the first time, prompting Anand Mahindra to highlight its implications for energy security.
SJVN Green Energy has invited bids for developing up to 1,000 MWac of grid-connected solar projects in Punjab and Rajasthan, along with land acquisition and EPC activities. The tender also includes five-year O&M, with bidders able to apply for capacities ranging from 250 MWac to 1,000 MWac.
Oswal Pumps will install 20 MW of rooftop solar capacity across 18,089 consumer sites in Bihar’s Darbhanga Circle under the PM Surya Ghar scheme.
The Odisha Cabinet has approved amendments to the state’s semiconductor and renewable energy policies to expand investment opportunities and strengthen the clean energy and semiconductor ecosystems.
Inox Clean Energy has received ₹1,000 crore of a ₹1,500 crore investment commitment from the Motilal Oswal Group to support acquisitions and platform expansion.
TP Renewable Microgrid is expanding its decentralised renewable energy ecosystem, integrating solar microgrids, bioenergy and energy-efficient technologies to improve rural livelihoods, agricultural productivity and clean energy access.
NTPC Mining has invited Expressions of Interest for developing 40 MW of ground-mounted solar projects under the RESCO model to integrate renewable energy into its mining operations.
Seven Greens Solar Systems has commissioned a 2.7 MW rooftop solar project across 23 railway stations and a 350-km North Western Railway corridor in Rajasthan and Haryana.
India has crossed 300 GW of non-fossil fuel-based installed power capacity and raising the clean energy share to over 54% of total installed capacity.
Kosol Energie has launched enhanced N-type Glass-to-Glass solar PV modules in 600 Wp, 620 Wp and 630 Wp variants, targeting higher durability, reliability and performance for utility-scale, commercial, residential projects.
The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission has approved competitively discovered tariffs for 2,269 MW of distributed solar capacity under the Mukhyamantri Saur Krushi Vahini Yojana 2.0, enabling MSEDCL to sign long-term power purchase agreements for feeder-level solarisation projects across the state.
The PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana has surpassed 50.06 lakh rooftop solar installations across India, with installation rates accelerating over threefold in the past nine months. The scheme has also enabled subsidy disbursals, concessional financing, and expanded rooftop solar adoption among households and government buildings.
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has issued detailed clarifications on the implementation of ALMM List-II for solar PV cells, outlining exemptions, tender eligibility, and compliance timelines for utility-scale, rooftop, and captive solar projects.
Andhra Pradesh and Australia have signed four MoUs spanning clean energy, advanced manufacturing, education, student well-being and skill development, including a Centre of Excellence for Solar Manufacturing at IIT-Tirupati to strengthen research, innovation and workforce development.
Bluebird Solar has won a 278 MW solar PV module supply order from Bridge & Roof Company (India) Ltd. for two SJVN solar power projects in Gujarat and Rajasthan, strengthening its presence in India's utility-scale solar market.
The integrated 800 MW wind-solar project includes a 200 MW FDRE facility with BESS and supports Tata Power Renewable Energy’s clean energy expansion while contributing to India’s 500 GW non-fossil fuel target by 2030.
MNRE has recommended that DISCOMs and Electricity Departments allow a DC capacity margin of up to 10 percent while processing rooftop solar net metering applications under PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, provided inverter AC capacity remains within sanctioned limits.
The PSU has floated an RFP to appoint land aggregators, developers, and contractors for a 350 MW ISTS-connected solar project in Andhra Pradesh, with bid submissions closing on August 24.
Waaree Renewable Technologies has won EPC contracts for two utility-scale solar projects with a combined capacity of 800 MWac (1,082 MWp), strengthening its order book and expanding its presence in India's solar infrastructure market.
RenewSys hosted the second edition of Anusandhan 2026, bringing together India's solar manufacturing ecosystem while unveiling two new photovoltaic materials for enhanced module reliability and performance.
India is well on track to achieve its target of 500 GW installed electricity capacity from non-fossil fuel-based sources by 2030, says Union Minister of State for New and Renewable Energy and Power, Shripad Yesso Naik.
