Why battery storage is becoming non-negotiable for renewable-rich grids in India
As renewable capacity rises, the question is no longer whether India can generate green power. The real challenge is whether the grid can absorb it smoothly and deliver it reliably when people actually need it. This is where battery energy storage systems (BESS) are increasingly seen not as a luxury but as a core part of grid planning.
Sunsure Energy secures long-term solar PPA with Bisleri International
Sunsure Energy has signed a long-term solar power purchase agreement (PPA) with Bisleri International to supply solar power to Bisleri’s manufacturing facility in Sahibabad, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh. The power will be sourced from Sunsure’s 82.5 MWp solar plant in Erach, Uttar Pradesh.
SWREL wins 240 MW AC solar EPC project in South Africa
Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy Ltd (SWREL) has received a Letter of Award for the engineering, procurement, and construction of a 240 MW AC solar PV project in South Africa. This is the company’s second international order from South Africa this fiscal, secured within two months.
India could attract $4.1 trillion in green investments by 2047: CEEW
Around 92% of the required investments—about $3.79 trillion—would flow into the energy transition, spanning renewable energy, storage, clean mobility, and green hydrogen.
Longi achieves 33.35% efficiency for flexible perovskite-silicon tandem solar cell
The Chinese manufacturer said the tandem device was developed through a dual-buffer layer strategy that improves interfacial adhesion while preserving efficient charge extraction. The efficiency result was certified by the US Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)
Efficient solar PV cooking with sand-based thermal energy storage
Scientists in Ghana have developed a device that combines a conventional solar PV-powered steam cooker with sand-based thermal energy storage. The system can achieve a thermal efficiency of 38.9% and has a payback period of 4.5 years.
Lineage Power secures INR 1,994.20 million BESS contract from Larsen & Toubro
Lineage Power will supply battery energy storage systems to Larsen & Toubro for its project with Bihar State Power Generation Co. Ltd in Kajra.
Vikram Solar commissions 5 GW fully automated module manufacturing facility in Tamil Nadu
Vikram Solar has commissioned its new 5 GW fully automated Vallam facility in Tamil Nadu, increasing its total PV module manufacturing capacity to 9.5 GW. The 27,000 sq. m plant is built on advanced TOPCon technology and designed for future HJT upgrades.
Cosmic PV Power secures INR 600 crore solar module supply order for IPP projects
Solar module manufacturer Cosmic PV Power Ltd has secured orders worth about INR 600 crore, through Zetwerk Manufacturing Businesses, for supplying solar modules to private-sector independent power producers (IPPs).
Waaree Group secures order for 10 MWh battery energy storage system
Waaree Group has secured a 10 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) order from a major infrastructure development company. The BESS will be deployed in Tamil Nadu.
