Highlights

Shirdi Sai Electricals aims to achieve 10 GW of ingot-to-solar module capacity, along with manufacturing of solar glass, by March 31, 2026.

The state of Punjab has a potential for around 871 GWp of agrivoltaics. It is followed by Haryana (700 GWp) and Rajasthan (592 GWp).

Airtouch Solar has secured a third order from Adani Green Energy Ltd (AGEL) in a span of nine months. The company will deploy its latest AT 4.1 series water-free cleaning robots for AGEL’s select PV sites in Rajasthan, increasing the energy output of the assets whilst saving 50 million litres of water annually.

PV modules, inverters, charge controllers, batteries and cables intended for rooftop solar systems will benefit from exemptions from customs duties until 2025.

Cero Development Hellas, a joint venture between Macquarie and Enel, has secured approval to install 749 MWh at one of the largest PV plants in Greece.

PV Evolution Labs (PVEL), Extel Energy, and PI Berlin have unified under the Kiwa brand. Dutch company Kiwa, which has acquired the three PV testing laboratories over the past three years, says it aims to more effectively present its range of services for the solar industry.

The winning developers will set up the solar projects on a build-own-operate basis and supply the power under a 25-year power purchase agreement with Solar Energy Corp. of India.

The solar plant, located in Rajasthan, is India’s first interstate transmission system (ISTS) connected PV project with a long-term commercial and industrial (C&I) offtaker.

With the introduction of fast-charging stations, sophisticated battery technology, intelligent charging schemes, and bidirectional charging capabilities, electric vehicles are now more feasible, practical, and affordable than in the past.

The floor price for the qualified institutional placement is set at INR 510.09 per equity share.