Massachusetts awards 1.3 GW in first large-scale energy storage tender
The US state of Massachusetts has selected four battery projects totaling 1.3 GW under its first major procurement round to meet a statutory target of 5 GW of energy storage by 2030.
Silver hits record high of $83.62 an ounce
Silver prices have surged to record levels over the past week, surpassing $80 an ounce after China said it plans to restrict silver exports in 2026.
The real question for India: Should we chase the next technology or optimize global best practices?
By combining proven global practices with solutions designed for Indian conditions, offering choices for different customer needs, and continuing to invest in meaningful innovation, India can build a solar ecosystem that is resilient and inclusive.
Global solar generation topped 540 GW in April, says Solcast
In a new weekly update for pv magazine, Solcast, a DNV company, reports that the global peak of solar output in 2025 occurred on April 29, at 06:00 UTC, estimated at 539 GW.
Top 5 trends shaping India’s battery energy storage systems market in 2025
India’s battery storage landscape is undergoing a decisive transformation in 2025. Across utilities, regulators, and developers, BESS has moved beyond early-stage exploration and is increasingly recognized as an essential component for grid stability, renewable integration, and long-term energy planning.
Alpex Solar wins INR 65 crore solar pump order from MSEDCL
Alpex Solar Ltd has secured an order valued at INR 65 crore (excluding GST) from Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co. Ltd (MSEDCL) for the supply of off-grid DC solar PV water pumping systems.
Waaree Energies emerges as India’s largest ALMM-approved solar manufacturer, crossing 20 GW
Waaree’s Chikhli (Gujarat) manufacturing facility is now listed in the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy’s (MNRE) Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) with an approved capacity of 16.444 GW. This takes the company’s total solar module manufacturing capacity in India, including Indosolar, to 20.17 GW.
SECI launches 1 GW/8 GWh pumped storage tender
The Solar Energy Corp. of India (SECI) has invited bids to develop 1 GW/8 GWh of pumped storage capacity across the country, aimed at providing large-scale, on-demand energy storage services to power distribution companies and other buying entities.
Masdar signs PPA for 200 MW floating solar project in Malaysia
Abu Dhabi-based Masdar has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) for a 200 MW floating solar project in Malaysia, marking its first project in the country under the fifth large-scale solar program.
Bondada Engineering wins 300 MW solar project from NTPC Green Energy
Bondada Engineering Ltd has secured the balance-of-system (BOS) package for NTPC Green Energy Ltd’s 300 MW solar project at Lalitpur, Uttar Pradesh. With this new addition, its total EPC order book now exceeds 3.3 GW.
