Uma Gupta
MNRE launches second call for proposals to build and upgrade green hydrogen testing infrastructure
India’s Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) is seeking proposals from government organizations to create and upgrade testing infrastructure for various components, technologies, and processes used across the green hydrogen value chain. The selected projects will be funded up to 100% of the capital cost for equipment, installation, and commissioning of the equipment.
Websol’s new solar cell line to begin production from October
Installation and commissioning of the additional 600 MW solar cell line is nearing completion, with trial production expected in September 2025 and commercial operations anticipated in October 2025.
The Hydrogen Stream: India’s SECI awards 70,000 MT/year green ammonia at INR 53.05/kg
With this latest award, SECI has allocated a total green ammonia production capacity of 275,000 metric tonnes per annum across four reverse auctions, at prices ranging from INR 51.80 to INR 55.75 per kg.
U-Solar commissions 8.5 MW group captive solar plant for Aster DM Healthcare
U-Solar Clean Energy Solutions has commissioned an 8.5 MW group captive solar power plant for Aster DM Healthcare Ltd.
Insolation Green sets up subsidiary for renewable energy project development
MGVJ Green Infra will provide end-to-end solutions from concept to commissioning for clean energy projects.
NISE launches support program for renewable energy start-ups
Start-ups developing technologies in fields such as solar energy, green hydrogen, energy storage, distributed renewable energy, small hydro, wind, smart grids, and clean mobility will be supported in the development and commercialization of their innovations.
Rajasthan tenders 2 GWh battery storage with viability gap funding support
Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Ltd is accepting bids to set up standalone battery energy storage systems (BESS), connected to the State Transmission Utility (STU), with an aggregate storage capacity of 2,000 MWh (500 MW x 4 hours). The systems will operate on a single-cycle charging/discharging basis.
Industry reacts to cybersecurity rules for rooftop solar monitoring systems
The solar industry broadly supports a more secure, standardized framework for remote monitoring systems (RMS) used in grid-connected rooftop solar installations but voices concerns over implementation hurdles, additional costs, and technical feasibility—especially for smaller players and regions with limited connectivity.
Statcon Energiaa partners with Germany’s AEG Power Solutions for MW-class hydrogen rectifiers
Statcon Energiaa has secured a licensing agreement with Germany’s AEG Power Solutions (AEG PS) to design, manufacture, and service MW-class hydrogen rectifiers based on AEG’s advanced components.
Adani Green Energy commissions 50 MW solar-wind hybrid power project at Khavda
Adani Green Energy Ltd’s (AGEL) total operational renewable generation capacity has increased to 15,865.5 MW with the recent commissioning of 50 MW wind-solar capacity at Khavda.
