Applications & Installations
With one of the world’s largest solar capacities in development, India is deploying PV across diverse use cases—from massive utility-scale parks in Rajasthan and Gujarat to industrial rooftops in Tamil Nadu and off-grid microgrids in remote northeastern states. This category highlights installation strategies, EPC partnerships, financing models, and state-wise deployment challenges. It also explores sector-specific applications such as agricultural solar pumps, floating PV, canal-top installations, and residential systems under net metering. Whether grid-connected or standalone, these use cases illustrate how solar is powering India’s economic growth and energy security.
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CleanMax, Nuvoco partner on 46.4 MW wind-solar hybrid project in Rajasthan
CleanMax and Nuvoco have partnered to develop a 46.4 MW wind-solar hybrid renewable energy project in Rajasthan, comprising 20 MW of wind and 26.4 MWp of solar capacity. The project will supply renewable electricity to Nuvoco’s cement operations under a group captive structure, supporting the company’s efforts to reduce emissions from its operations.
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India likely to commission 45-50 GWh of BESS capacity across fiscals 2027 and 2028: Crisil
Around 50-55 GWh of battery energy storage system (BESS) capacity is currently scheduled for commissioning during the two fiscals. However, around 8-9 GWh of the awarded capacity faces a high risk of delay in commissioning, mainly because of weak project returns and limited implementation experience among some developers, according to Crisil.
Second-life PV modules turned into solar balconies in Germany
A reuse project in Kassel, Germany, has repurposed 300 used solar modules to create 150 balcony PV systems, with tiered pricing aimed at improving affordability. The 13-year-old panels were inspected and refurbished, with local organizations providing technical, logistical and financial support.
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REI: upstream and downstream review of the Indian solar show
Last week’s Renewable Energy India exhibition was a busy, bustling affair that highlighted the rude health and impressive energy of India’s solar sector. There are still many hurdles to overcome, however, if India is to develop its own domestic manufacturing industry.
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Azure Power wins 50 MW in India’s largest rooftop PV allocation
Azure Roof Power, a subsidiary of Azure Power, will install solar panels on Indian government buildings across 10 states, after winning the right to build 50 MW of PV capacity in an auction held by Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI).
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