Uma Gupta
Acme Solar posts INR 131 crore profit for Q1 FY2026
Acme Solar has reported a net profit of INR 131 crore for the first quarter of FY2025-26, a stellar increase of 9,319% YoY.
MNRE to launch utility-led solar program for houses without suitable rooftop space: Minister Pralhad Joshi
The Indian government will soon launch a utility-led solar program under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana to benefit households without suitable rooftop space, Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi said during his speech at the Mercom India Renewables Summit 2025.
Bluebird Solar expanding PV module capacity to 2.5 GW by October
Bluebird Solar is ramping up its solar module manufacturing capacity to 2.5 GW from 1.2 GW at its facility in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. It expects the new line to be fully operational by October this year.
Crisil assigns ‘AA-/Stable’ rating to INR 2,086 crore bank loan of Acme Solar
Acme Solar has secured ‘AA-/Stable’ rating for 600 MW of renewable energy projects in Rajasthan, backed with a total term loan facility of INR 2,086 crore.
JSW Energy secures 230 MW FDRE PPA with SECI
JSW Energy has also secured a 25-year power purchase agreement with Bangalore Electricity Supply Co. (BESCOM) for a 100 MW grid-connected solar project with a 100 MWh battery energy storage system.
MNRE issues draft security guidelines for rooftop solar inverters and communication devices
India’s Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has released draft guidelines outlining the data communication and cybersecurity architecture for remote monitoring systems (RMS) used in grid-connected rooftop solar installations.
Gujarat invites bids for 4 GWh battery storage projects
Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd (GUVNL) has invited bids to set up 2 GW/4 GWh of standalone battery energy storage systems (BESS) across Gujarat, connected to the intra-state transmission system (In-STS), with a two-cycle daily charge/discharge operation.
Waaree Energies launches Waaree Prime+ mobile app to empower solar integrators
In addition to offering incentives, Waaree Prime+ digital platform provides solar integrators with the tools, training, and support needed to elevate their careers and grow their businesses.
Just 3% of India’s 2032 wind and solar target can power its entire EV fleet: Ember
Reliably meeting EV charging requirements from renewables requires demand-shifting mechanisms like time-of-day tariffs in conjunction with infrastructure improvements.
India’s auto industry can cut emissions by 87% through green electricity, low-carbon steel: CEEW
India’s automobile industry can cut its manufacturing emissions by up to 87% by 2050 with a shift to 100% renewable energy, green steel, and partnerships with suppliers to cut emissions, finds a new study by the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW).
