ACME Solar secures PPA with SECI for 200 MW solar with battery storage project
ACME Solar’s total power purchase agreement (PPA)–signed capacity has reached 5,380 MW with the latest addition of the 200 MW solar-plus-battery storage project.
Japan’s PV module shipments hit 1.28 GW as residential demand accelerates
Japan’s solar module shipments reached 1.28 GW in the first quarter of fiscal 2025, supported by strong residential demand and ongoing dominance by foreign manufacturers, with domestic production limited to just 5% of total output, according to the Japan Photovoltaic Energy Association (JPEA).
NLC India seeks 1,850 acres land for ISTS-connected solar project
NLC India Ltd, on behalf of its subsidiary NLC India Renewables Ltd (NIRL), has invited bids for the arrangement and development of 1,850 acres of land for an inter-state transmission system (ISTS)-connected solar power project.
India adds ‘record’ 20.1 GW renewable energy capacity in 5M FY26: A paradigm shift and its impact
India’s energy story has moved beyond ambition to acceleration. Between April and August 2025, a 123 percent YoY jump in renewable energy capacity additions is not just a headline, it’s a signal of structural maturity, industrial resilience, and policy coherence. If the country sustains this trajectory through FY26 and FY27, it could well emerge as the world’s third-largest market for renewable deployment, behind only China and the United States.
ACME Solar emerges winning bidder for 130 MW round-the-clock renewable power project
ACME Solar Holdings Ltd (ACME Solar) has emerged as the winning bidder for 130 MW under REMCL’s tender for 1 GW of round-the-clock (RTC) power from renewable energy projects backed with or without energy storage. It the capacity at INR 4.35/kWh.
Oscal releases 2 kWh battery for home, off-grid, on-grid use
The Chinese company said its 2,016 Wh portable LiFePO₄ energy-storage system is expandable to 22,176 Wh with additional battery modules. It delivers 2,400 W output, offers 16 ports, app-based control, and includes built-in audio and lighting features for home, travel, and off-grid use.
Sinovoltaics releases new PV inverter manufacturer financial stability ranking
The quality assurance firm updated its inverter manufacturer financial stability ranking with Kstar Science and Technology, APSystems and Delta Electronics in the top three spots. It reported 19 manufacturers showing “strong financial resilience” based on Altman-Z scores.
China’s TOPCon solar cell prices extend four-week slide as rebate concerns ease
In a new weekly update for pv magazine, OPIS, a Dow Jones company, provides a quick look at the main price trends in the global PV industry.
RenewSys signs 1.1 GW POE encapsulant supply deal with Kosol Energie
RenewSys India has signed a 1.1 GW supply agreement with PV module manufacturer Kosol Energie for its high-performance POE (polyolefin elastomer) encapsulants.
India’s strong monsoon cuts solar generation by 15% in September to October
In a new weekly update for pv magazine, Solcast, a DNV company, reports that India’s solar generation potential was significantly hampered during September and October due to an intensified southwest monsoon, resulting in a 15% decrease in irradiance compared to the long-term average.
