Uma Gupta
India breaks INR 3/kWh barrier for solar + 4-hour energy storage with SECI’s 2 GW tender
Solar Energy Corp. of India Ltd’s (SECI) tender for 2 GW of solar PV projects coupled with a 1 GW/4 GWh energy storage system has yielded a lowest tariff of INR 2.86/kWh. The auction saw participation from several new entrants in the sector, with Shivalaya Construction Ltd securing the largest slice of 600 MW.
TACC Ltd secures INR 1,230 crore SBI credit facility for lithium-ion battery grade graphite anode facility
TACC will use the INR 1,230 crore credit facility secured from the State Bank of India to fund its lithium-ion battery grade graphite anode facility with a capacity of 20,000 mtpa in Dewas, Madhya Pradesh.
Adani Green switches on 50 MW solar at Khavda
With the commissioning of the 50 MW plant at Khavda, Adani Green Energy Ltd’s total operational renewable energy capacity has increased to 16,729.80 MW.
BluPine Energy secures 150 MW project in SJVN’s FDRE auction
BluPine Energy will develop a renewable energy project coupled with energy storage system to supply firm renewable power during peak hours daily under a 25-year power purchase agreement.
Saatvik Green Energy receives orders worth INR 689.47 crore for supply of solar PV modules
Saatvik Green Energy announced today that it has received orders for the supply of high-efficiency solar PV modules worth INR 689.47 crore. The orders have been placed by multiple private-sector power producers and EPC installers across India.
ArcelorMittal starts BIPV module production in France
ArcelorMittal has started producing its Helioroof building-integrated PV modules in France. The steelmaker says the system aims to simplify energy retrofits for commercial and industrial roofs.
ReNew Energy Global receives $8.15 per share buyout offer from Masdar-led consortium
ReNew Energy Global Plc has announced that it has received a best and final non-binding buyout proposal from Masdar, CPP Investments, the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, and Sumant Sinha. The offer of $8.15 per share represents an increase of $1.08 per share, or 15.3%, from the initial non-binding proposal dated December 10, 2024.
Gautam Solar receives ALMM and BIS approval for 640 Wp TOPCon PV modules
Gautam Solar has announced that its 640 Wp R-Series TOPCon solar modules have received approvals from both the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) and the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS).
BC Jindal Group secures INR 6,500-crore renewable energy projects in FY 2026
The BC Jindal Group, a diversified business conglomerates with over INR 18,000 crore turnover, has reached a renewable energy order book of INR 6,500 crore so far in FY26, with more projects in the pipeline.
Will China’s export curbs on lithium battery materials and technologies reshape global supply chain?
Industry players speak to pv magazine about whether China’s decision to tighten export controls on key minerals and technologies for lithium batteries will cause a short-term disruption or lead to a long-term strategic realignment of the global supply chain.
