Uma Gupta
Toshiba to deploy AI-driven monitoring system at 165 power plants in India
Toshiba JSW Power Systems has secured a contract with NTPC Ltd—India’s state-owned power generation company—to provide a centralized monitoring system for 165 thermal and renewable energy power plants.
Market eyes Indian buying surge ahead of anti-dumping duty on Chinese solar cells
In a new weekly update for pv magazine, OPIS, a Dow Jones company, provides a quick look at the main price trends in the global PV industry.
AMPIN Energy commissions first phase of its 75 MWp C&I solar plant in Haryana
AMPIN Energy Transition has commissioned the first phase (30 MWp) of its 75 MWp commercial and industrial solar plant in Sirsa district of Haryana—marking the company’s first solar open access project in the state.
ENGIE secures 100 MW solar PPA with SECI
ENGIE has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with the Solar Energy Corp. of India (SECI) for a 100 MW solar PV project in Barmer, Rajasthan. Located in one of India’s highest solar irradiance zones, the Barmer project is set for commissioning in 2027.
Solar power during monsoons: Busting the myth
Solar panels typically experience only a 10-20% reduction in output during monsoons, not a complete shutdown. The reason is simple: modern panels efficiently capture diffused light, converting scattered sunlight even on cloudy days.
Saatvik Green launches on-grid inverters for residential and C&I solar projects
Saatvik Green Energy has launched the UDAY Series on-grid solar inverters. The series includes single-phase inverters (1.1 kW–6 kW) for residential and small commercial rooftops and three-phase inverters (6 kW–50 kW) for residential, commercial and industrial applications.
Bondada Engineering commissions 78.3 MW solar projects across India
Bondada Engineering Ltd (BEL) has announced the commissioning of 78.3 MW of solar power projects for leading private-sector power producers including NLC, Paradigm IT, and Mahagenco, across multiple locations in Hingoli, Dhule, and Pathardi (Maharashtra), Neyveli (Tamil Nadu), and Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh), as on September 30, 2025.
Avaada Group signs INR 36,000 crore MoU with Gujarat govt to set up 5 GW solar, 1 GW wind, 5 GWh BESS projects
Avaada Group has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Government of Gujarat to establish 5 GW of solar power projects, 1 GW wind power project and 5 GWh of battery energy storage system projects with a total investment of INR 36,000 crore.
Crompton enters rooftop solar segment with first major order worth INR 52 crore
Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals Ltd (Crompton) has secured a solar rooftop order worth INR 52 crore in Telangana, marking its entry in this segment. The move aligns with the company’s broader strategy to significantly expand its total addressable market (TAM) from INR 75,000-1 lakh crore to INR 2 lakh crore.
Eighth Assembly of International Solar Alliance scheduled from Oct. 27-30 in New Delhi
The International Solar Alliance (ISA) Assembly will focus on four key areas: catalyzing finance for solar projects, building global capability centres and advancing digitization, enhancing regional and country-level engagement, and developing technology and policy roadmaps.
