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Powertrac to set up 1 GWh BESS factory

Gujarat-based Powertrac Group has announced an investment of INR 600 crore to establish a 1 GWh containerized battery energy storage system (BESS) manufacturing facility. The facility will focus on lithium iron phosphate (LFP)-based battery pack assembly, along with in-house battery management system (BMS) development and integration.
Energy Storage

Can sodium-ion beat Li-ion in portable power? Bluetti Pioneer Na gives it a try

The world of batteries needs alternative chemistries to skirt weaknesses with lithium-ion. Sodium-ion is a big hope, and in portable power, Bluetti’s new product shows promise, and limitations.
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India’s FY2027 budget shifts focus from renewable deployment to manufacturing, but execution challenges persist, says Wood Mackenzie

Clean energy spending rises 40% to $5 billion as government prioritises CCUS, domestic supply chains and strategic manufacturing. However, execution delays and underutilisation of allocated funds could limit the near-term impact, according to an analysis...
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SJVN Ltd’s 250 MW/500 MWh BESS tender yields a tariff of INR 1.97 lakh/MW/month

SJVN Ltd’s tender for setting up 250 MW/500 MWh of standalone battery energy storage systems (BESS) in Haryana has discovered a tariff of INR 1.97 lakh/MW/month. Hardi Hydro Energy secured the full capacity at the quoted price.
Energy Storage

Innovation Thru Energy brings ice-based thermal storage to India’s cold chain logistics sector

The IceBattery thermal energy storage system enables stable temperature control for perishable and sensitive cargo during rail and road transport without continuous power supply or diesel-powered refrigeration.
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Advait Energy begins work on 50 MW/100 MWh BESS project for GUVNL

Advait Energy Transitions has commenced execution of a 50 MW/100 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) project awarded by Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd (GUVNL). It had secured the project under GUVNL’s Phase IV BESS tender on a build-own-operate (BOO...
Installations

The impact of land slope on agrivoltaics feasibility

Brazilian scientists have developed a slope-based framework for agrivoltaics, finding that sites below 15% gradient offer the best balance between agricultural suitability and technical feasibility. Their review of 30 studies shows that steeper terrain c...
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Longi builds 27.25%-efficient back-contact solar cells with high-resistivity wafers

High-resistivity silicon wafers offer superior efficiency potential but are highly sensitive to edge recombination and mechanical damage, limiting their commercial use compared to more robust standard wafers. Researchers from Longi and Sun Yat-sen Univer...

Markets & Policy

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India’s blueprint for sustainable solar success

By embedding quality benchmarks into procurement and manufacturing incentives, policymakers are ensuring that India’s energy transition is durable, not disposable. The focus has moved from rapid installation to long-term reliability — a sign of sectoral maturity.

GREW Solar raises INR 1,050 crore from overseas investors to fuel capacity expansion

GREW Solar has raised INR 1,050 crore in a new funding round led by Bay Capital Investment Ltd, with participation from two other institutional investors. The company said it will use a significant portion of the proceeds to expand the manufacturing capacity of its upcoming PV cell facility from 3 GW to 8 GW.

Advait Energy Transitions posts consolidated revenue of INR 486.33 crore for 9MFY26

Advait Energy Transitions Ltd has reported strong financial performance for the third quarter and first nine months of FY26, driven by execution momentum across its power transmission solutions and new & renewable energy businesses.

US government withdraws defense of solar tariff pause

The US Department of Justice (DoJ) has withdrawn from defending the executive order that paused certain tariffs on imported solar components, leaving private industry groups and companies to continue the appeal. The withdrawal increases legal uncertainty over potential retroactive duties tied to imports from Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam.

Pace Digitek secures 250 MW solar plus 1.1 GWh BESS project from KREDL

Pace Digitek Ltd has received a Letter of Award (LoA) from Karnataka Renewable Energy Development Ltd (KREDL) to set up a 250 MW solar PV project integrated with a 250 MW/1,100 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) at Ryapte in the Pavagada Solar Park, Karnataka.

China TOPCon solar module prices ease after 4-week rally on silver pullback, holiday slowdown

In a new weekly update for pv magazine, OPIS, a Dow Jones company, provides a quick look at the main price trends in the global PV industry.

Installations

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Saatvik Green Energy to acquire 49% stake in Intelligent Hydel Solutions

The move marks Saatvik’s entry into the independent power producer (IPP) segment with a 41 MW PPA-backed project in Maharashtra, advancing its transition from solar manufacturing and EPC to a fully integrated renewable energy platform.

India installs record 36.6 GW solar in 2025

Large-scale projects accounted for nearly 81% of the total solar capacity additions in the year 2025.

Scientists say land-preservation costs should be factored into agrivoltaics’ LCOE calculations

German researchers found that agrivoltaics costs far exceed agricultural benefits, raising doubts about subsidies and highlighting the need for more cost-competitive system designs.

INOX Clean Energy targets 10 GW of solar in Africa through JV with RJ Corp

INOX Clean Energy, part of INOXGFL Group, has partnered with diversified Indian conglomerate RJ Corp Ltd and utility-scale solar developer SkyPower to launch a fully integrated renewable energy platform to deploy more than 10 GW of solar capacity across Africa.

Bondada Engineering partners Dubai’s Bryanston to develop renewables-powered data centers

Hyderabad-based Bondada Engineering Ltd (BEL) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Dubai-headquartered Bryanston Renewables FZCO to jointly develop renewable energy-powered data centers in India and select international markets.

Amara Raja Energy & Mobility to set up US arm with $5 million investment

Amara Raja Energy & Mobility’s Board of Directors has approved the incorporation of a wholly owned subsidiary in the US for strengthening the company’s customer servicing capabilities and facilitating global business expansion.

Technology

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Advait Greenergy signs MoUs for green hydrogen technology, storage, and EPC

Advait Greenergy has partnered with electrolyser technology providers Switzerland-based CENMAT and US-based Power to Hydrogen Inc. (P2H2), India-based EPC firm JESCO Projects, and hydrogen storage specialist VJ Industries to support the development of green hydrogen projects in India.

The Hydrogen Stream: NTPC Green signs MoU with Assago Industries for green ammonia supply

NTPC Green Energy Ltd (NGEL) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Assago Industries for the supply of green ammonia, CO₂, renewable power, and other utilities to support the production of 1,000 tonnes per day (tpd) of green urea.

Why transformers are the unsung heroes of India’s green revolution

We are preparing for a future where transformers are dynamic energy hubs, stabilizing a grid that is constantly fluctuating between charging EVs and absorbing solar export.

Carbon steel pipes: The backbone of India’s expanding energy and infrastructure grid

The role of carbon steel pipes in India’s energy and infrastructure grid will continue to evolve alongside the country’s development priorities. As networks expand and operating conditions become more demanding, value will be defined not by capacity alone, but by lifecycle performance, reliability, and sustainability.

India curtailed 2.3 TWh of solar generation between May and Dec. 2025: Ember

The system operator regularly had to curtail solar generation as an emergency measure to maintain grid security, as other resources were already flexing to their maximum capabilities. Lost solar generation highlights the need for flexibility to grow at pace with solar capacity.

Pre-Budget 2026: Solar and storage industry calls for tax reforms, PLI expansion, and circular economy push

Ahead of the presentation of the Union Budget 2026–27, stakeholders across India’s solar and energy storage ecosystem have urged the government to focus on tax reforms, expansion of production-linked incentive (PLI) schemes with targeted allocations, faster viability gap funding (VGF) disbursements, additional funding for residential rooftop solar, improved access to long-term and affordable green finance, and a stronger push for circular economy initiatives and grid modernisation.

Manufacturing

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Polysilicon transactions remain subdued amid buyer hesitancy

In a new weekly update for pv magazine, OPIS, a Dow Jones company, provides a quick look at the main price trends in the global PV industry.

Insolation Energy Q3 EBITDA surges 175% YoY to INR 81.7 crore

Insolation Energy Ltd has reported a 175% year-on-year increase in Q3 FY 2025-26 EBITDA to INR 81.7 crore. The quarterly revenue rose 77% to INR 575.3 crore.

UV testing, solar cell factory inspection now mandatory for Munich Re’s PV warranty insurance

The world’s largest reinsurer has recently introduced stricter requirements for PV warranty insurance to further de-risk insured PV parks and set a higher benchmark for industry wide reliability and production quality.

Silver prices forecast to strengthen further this year

The Silver Institute has said the amount of silver used for manufacturing is set to fall this year, driven by developments in the solar sector. The institute also says the silver market will remain in deficit for the sixth consecutive year. Philip Newman, Managing Director of independent research consultancy Metals Focus, told pv magazine the fact prices have recovered quite well after the end-January correction demonstrates the underlying strength of investor interest in silver.

Jupiter International doubles solar cell manufacturing capacity to 2 GW

Jupiter International Ltd has commissioned a 1 GW mono PERC solar cell manufacturing facility at its Baddi site in Himachal Pradesh, increasing its total installed capacity to nearly 2 GW from 959 MW.

DAS Solar unveils new method to identify hot-spots in TOPCon back-contact solar modules

The Chinese manufacturer said it developed a new circuit-model–based method to accurately detect hot-spot risks in TOPCon back-contact modules, overcoming limitations of the IEC 61215 approach caused by low shunt resistance. Validated through indoor and outdoor tests, the method predicts temperature rise under shading and reportedly enables faster, more accurate hot-spot risk assessment.

Energy Storage

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Advait Energy Transitions emerges L1 bidder for 150 MW/300 MWh standalone battery energy storage project from GUVNL

Advait Energy Transitions Ltd has emerged as the lowest bidder for a 150 MW/300 MWh capacity under Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd’s (GUVNL) tender for setting up 335 MW/670 MWh of standalone battery energy systems in Gujarat.

World’s first 628 Ah grid-scale battery enters operation

EVE Energy says a 200 MW/400 MWh battery energy storage project in China has entered operation, which it describes as the world’s first utility-scale deployment of 628 Ah lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cells.

GUVNL’s 335 MW/670 MWh battery storage tender under VGF scheme yields INR 2.10 lakh/MW/month tariff

Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd. (GUVNL) has concluded its tender for 335 MW/670 MWh of standalone battery energy storage system (BESS) capacity, discovering a tariff of INR 2.10 lakh per MW per month.

Energy Vault secures 1.5 GWh sodium-ion supply for AI

Switzerland-based Energy Vault has secured an initial 1.5 GWh of sodium-ion battery supply from Peak Energy to develop integrated storage systems for artificial intelligence-focused data centers.

AMPIN Energy Transition wins 199 MW in SECI FDRE auction

To meet the peak-hour supply requirement, AMPIN Energy Transition will pair the contracted 199 MW solar capacity with around 800 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS).

Premier Energies forms JV with BA Prerna Renewables for renewable EPC projects

Premier Energies Ltd has formed a joint venture with BA Prerna Renewables to undertake EPC contracts for solar, wind, standalone battery energy storage system (BESS), and solar-wind-battery hybrid projects across India.

Opinion & Analysis

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Why corporate relations will define the green energy future

Green energy development today is being undertaken in a complex environment that is influenced by long-term capital commitments, changing regulation, and greater public and investor scrutiny. In this context, corporate relations is no longer restricted to disclosures, or media relations. It has become a strategic function that affects the way organisations are understood, evaluated and trusted over the course of time.

TOPCon cell prices rise for fourth week amid elevated silver costs and export rebate uncertainty

In a new weekly update for pv magazine, OPIS, a Dow Jones company, provides a quick look at the main price trends in the global PV industry.

EV Financing 2.0: Building the Financial Backbone of India’s Green Mobility Ecosystem

As the country accelerates towards a greener future, the focus is rapidly shifting to financing the entire electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem, spanning charging infrastructure, batteries, fleet operations, and clean energy integration. This transition marks the emergence of EV Financing 2.0: a more holistic approach that goes beyond point-of-sale lending to enable sustainable, scalable, and economically viable green mobility.

Electrolyser selection and balance-of-plant engineering for renewable integrated hydrogen projects 

Green hydrogen will scale not through isolated technology breakthroughs, but through disciplined engineering execution. Projects that embed electrolysers within robust, flexible, and future-ready Balance-of-Plant architectures will define the next phase of industrial decarbonisation and renewable energy integration worldwide.

Renewable energy industry’s key expectations from Union Budget 2026

The upcoming budget must prioritize in-house technology and equipment development, provide clarity on delayed power purchase agreements (PPAs) and power sale agreements (PSAs), increase budgetary allocation and policy support for Green Energy Corridors, introduce production-linked incentives for battery energy storage system (BESS) manufacturing, establish an Approved List of BESS Integrators (ALBI), lower the cost of capital through priority sector lending, extend ALMM for solar cells, and continue the ISTS waiver, among other measures.

India–EU FTA anchors climate and trade in a fracturing global order

The India–EU free trade agreement is emerging as a platform for climate-trade convergence. The climate dimension is not incidental—it’s already embedded in ongoing India–EU frameworks.

Press Releases

Aerem Solutions Celebrates World Energy Day 2026: Echoing WEF Davos on India’s Solar Resilience

On World Energy Day 2026, Aerem Solutions reaffirms India's ascent as a renewable energy powerhouse, drawing direct parallels with the World Economic Forum's (WEF) 2026 Annual Meeting insights from Davos. WEF reports frame energy as a contest of growth, resilience, and competition, urging $2.

NTPC achieves prestigious global recognition, named among TIME Asia-Pacific’s Best Companies of 2026

NTPC has achieved a significant global milestone with its inclusion in the prestigious TIME Asia-Pacific’s Best Companies of 2026 list, announced on 11 February 2026. This List is published by TIME in partnership with Statista, a leading international provider of market and consumer data and rankings.

Saatvik Green Energy’s first Sustainability Report highlights 544.75 tCO₂e emissions avoided in FY25

Saatvik Green Energy Limited, one of India’s leading solar PV module manufacturers, has released its first Sustainability Report for FY 2024–25, highlighting measurable progress on clean energy adoption, emissions reduction and responsible business practices. During the reporting year, the Company consumed 2,698 GJ of energy from renewable sources across its operations and avoided 544.

Joint Solar hosts Dealer Business Meet 2026 in Hardoi

Dealers and distributors gather to discuss growth plans, new products and market direction

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