Uma Gupta
Enhancing dual-axis solar tracker performance with new optimization techniques
Researchers in India have developed two solar tracker optimization techniques can purportedly increase power generation by up to 54.36% when combined. One uses a light sensor and the other relies on data from GPS and a real-time clock.
ACME Solar’s 250 MW renewable energy project secures “ICRA AA-/Stable” rating upgrade
The rating applies to ACME Aklera Power Technology’s 250 MW renewable energy capacity in Rajasthan for its INR 1,072 crore term loan facility from Bank of America, Standard Chartered Bank and India Infradebt Limited.
Tata Power’s 4.8 GW solar cell capacity included in MNRE’s ALMM List
With the addition of Tata Power’s 4.8 GW capacity, the total ALMM-enlisted solar cell capacity has increased to 17.8 GW, up from 13 GW.
India expected to add over 45 GW of solar capacity in FY 2026: SBICAPS
India installed 18 GW of solar power capacity in the first five months of FY 2026 and is on track to add over 45 GW during the fiscal year, according to a new report by SBICAPS.
Inox Solar commissions first phase of its 3 GW solar module factory
Inox Solar has commenced production from the first 1.2 GW phase of its planned 3 GW solar module manufacturing facility in Gujarat.
ACME Solar secures INR 1,100 crore from SBI to refinance 300 MW project in Rajasthan
ACME Solar Holdings Ltd has secured domestic funding of INR 1,100 crore from the State Bank of India (SBI) to refinance its 300 MW renewable energy project in Rajasthan.
ReNew reduces solar module, cell prices following GST cut
ReNew Energy Global Plc (ReNew) has announced price reduction in its solar modules and cells, following the Government of India’s landmark decision to lower goods and services tax (GST) on renewable energy equipment from 12% to 5%, effective September 22, 2025.
Gautam Solar unveils 630 Wp TOPCon module for utility-scale solar projects
Gautam Solar has unveiled its 630Wp R-Series TOPCon solar modules for utility-scale PV projects. The new modules are ALMM and BIS approved, ensuring compliance for government projects and large-scale tenders, while meeting the highest industry standards.
Avaada Electro’s ALMM listed solar module capacity surpasses 5.4 GW
Avaada Electro has announced the inclusion of its Butibori (Maharashtra) and Dadri (Uttar Pradesh) solar module manufacturing lines in the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) by the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE), Government of India. This takes its combined ALMM enlisted capacity to over 5,400 MW a year.
L&T signs MoU with ACWA Power for EPC of renewables and grid infrastructure at Yanbu Green Hydrogen Hub
Larsen & Toubro has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with ACWA Power for engineering, procurement and construction of the renewables and grid infrastructure at the Yanbu Green Ammonia Project in Saudi Arabia.
