Uma Gupta
GREW Solar raises INR 300 crore from diverse set of investors
GREW Solar, the renewable energy venture of the Ahmedabad-based Chiripal Group, has successfully raised INR 300 crore from a diverse set of investors. The funds will be used to accelerate product development, strengthen technological infrastructure, and drive strategic expansion.
Servotech Renewable ties up with China’s Zhuhai Piwin to manufacture BESS in India
Servotech Renewable Power System has partnered with China-based Zhuhai Piwin New Energy Co. Ltd. (Pilot Group) to manufacture advanced Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) in India, with technology support from Zhuhai Piwin.
Vikram Solar secures 336 MW module supply order from L&T
Vikram Solar has secured an order from L&T Construction to supply 336 MW of its advanced Hypersol G12R modules based on n-type technology. The modules will be deployed at the Khavda Solar Park in Gujarat.
ACME Solar places 2 GWh battery storage order with China’s Lishen
ACME Solar has placed an order for 2 GWh battery energy storage system (BESS) with China-based lithium battery company Chuzhou Lishen New Energy Technology Co. Ltd.
Avaada Electro to showcase n-type TOPCon PV modules at RE+ 2025
Avaada Electro, the solar PV manufacturing entity of the Avaada Group, will unveil its n-type G12, G12R and M10L TOPCon solar modules at RE+ 2025, to be held in Las Vegas from September 8-11, 2025.
ALEMAI calls for policy intervention to support domestic aluminium extrusion manufacturers
Amid rising demand from the solar energy sector, the Aluminium Extrusion Manufacturers Association of India (ALEMAI) has urged the government to take urgent policy measures to reduce dependence on imported aluminium extrusions and support domestic manufacturers.
Adani Green commissions 125 MW solar at Khavda
Adani Green Energy Ltd’s total operational renewable generation capacity has now increased to 15,990.5 MW.
Cabinet approves INR 1,500 crore incentive scheme for critical mineral recycling
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved an INR 1,500 crore incentive scheme to develop recycling capacity in the country for the separation and production of critical minerals from secondary sources.
GST on solar cells, modules cut to 5%
India’s Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council has announced a reduction in the GST rate on solar cells—whether or not assembled into modules—from the current 12% to 5%. The revised rates will take effect from September 22.
Waaree Energies enters transformer business with majority acquisition of Kotsons
Kotsons’ UL certifications for dry transformers open significant opportunities for exports to the USA and Canada, aligning with Waaree’s growing international presence.
