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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ACME Solar signs PPA with SECI for 300 MW/1,200 MWh FDRE project at INR 6/kWh
ACME Solar, through its subsidiary ACME Greentech Twenty Pvt Ltd, has signed a power procurement agreement (PPA) with Solar Energy Corp. of India Ltd (SECI) for 300 MW/1,200 MWh of assured peak power supply from interstate transmission system (ISTS)-connected renewable energy projects. The developer secured the capacity under SECI’s FDRE-IX tranche at a tariff of INR 6/kWh.
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TRUZON wins 72 MW solar EPC order under PM KUSUM in Maharashtra
Truzon Clean Energies has secured an EPC order worth INR 236 crore from Hariom Power & Energy for ground-mounted solar projects with an aggregate capacity of 72 MW in Maharashtra. The projects are being developed under PM-KUSUM Component C across the districts of Hingoli, Latur, Parbhani and Beed, supporting solarisation in the agricultural sector.
POWERGRID seeks pre-bid tie-up for 187.5 MW/750 MWh BESS project in Telangana
Power Grid Corp. of India Ltd (POWERGRID) has invited domestic bids to preselect a contractor for a 187.5 MW/750 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) project at the Maheswaram 400/220 kV substation in Telangana, India. The utility intends to participate in Telangana Power Generation Corp. Ltd’s selection process to develop the project as a battery energy storage system developer.
Adani Green targets over 10 GWh of installed BESS capacity by FY 2027-end
Adani Green Energy is targeting more than 10 GWh of installed battery energy storage system (BESS) capacity by the end of FY 2027. The company operationalized 3,081 MWh of storage capacity at its Khavda site in Gujarat during Q2 FY 2027, taking its total installed BESS capacity to 6,632 MWh as of H1 FY 2027.
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India in line for 9.4 GW solar additions in 2017, says Bridge to India
Report by market analysts forecasts India to become world’s third-largest solar market for 2017 but warns of headwinds including rising competition forcing down tariffs, uncertainty caused by anti-dumping issue, and potential rising module prices.
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ABB hits 5 GW Indian inverter supply milestone
Switzerland’s ABB has further consolidated its market presence in India’s burgeoning renewables sector, surpassing a 5 GW supply milestone. The company claims its inverters now power 40% of various solar projects across the country, whose accumulated capacity stands at 13 GW.
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