DISCOMs continue to exceed their 3% fiscal deficit limit, highlighting need for state oversight
Besides direct lending, states continue to fund DISCOMs through grants and subsidies, but ongoing financial losses suggest the need for enhanced fiscal discipline and operational oversight.
ACME Solar Holdings assigned ‘AA-/Stable’ rating by ICRA
ICRA Ltd has assigned ‘AA-’ credit rating with ‘Stable’ outlook on ACME Solar Holdings’ long-term non-fund based bank facilities. The rating reflects ACME Solar’s diversified portfolio across multiple locations and offtakers (primarily central), revenue visibility from long-term power purchase agreements (PPAs), optimal generation performance and comfortable debt coverage metrics.
NPC Incorporated, Gosan Tech partner on perovskite solar module manufacturing
The alliance aims to utilize Gosan’s advanced inkjet printing technology in the manufacturing of perovskite modules, mainly for the Japanese and US markets.
India installed 17.5 GW solar in first five months of this fiscal: ICRA report
India installed 17.5 GW of solar and 2.6 GW of wind power capacity in the first five months of FY2026 (April–August 2025), according to a new report by ICRA.
TotalEnergies sells 50% stake in 1.4 GW solar portfolio
TotalEnergies announced it is acquiring a 49% interest in natural gas assets in Oklahoma on the same day it announced it is selling a 50% stake in its North American solar portfolio.
SECI announces maiden debenture issue to strengthen renewable energy investments
Solar Energy Corp. of India’s maiden debenture issue received an overwhelming response with 43 bids totaling INR 2,156.75 crore, against the total issue size of INR 600 crore.
AI for climate action: Can technology save us from the crisis?
A modern grid must balance growing demand from new sources like electric vehicles (EVs) with the intermittent supply from renewable sources like solar and wind power. AI-powered smart grids use sophisticated algorithms to forecast power demand and match it with fluctuating renewable generation in real time.
India added 44.2 GW of new solar modules and 7.5 GW of cell manufacturing capacity in H1 2025: Mercom
TOPCon led module manufacturing capacity additions with 39.9 GW, followed by 3 GW of monocrystalline modules. For the first time, 1.2 GW of HJT module capacity was added in the country.
Adani Green switches on 408.1 MW renewable energy projects at Khavda
Adani Green Energy Ltd has operationalized 87.5 MW solar, 124.8 MW wind, and 195.8 MW hybrid power projects at Khavda, Gujarat, through its various stepdown subsidiaries.
KAUST achieves 28.7% efficiency in perovskite-perovskite-silicon tandem solar cell
An international team of researchers led by King Abdullah University of Science and Technology has fabricated a triple junction perovskite-perovskite-silicon tandem solar cell that achieved a world record efficiency for this cell architecture. The device incorporates stabilized perovskites that ensure improved performance and stability.
