Serentica Renewables secures 600 MW in SECI assured peak power tender
Serentica Renewables has secured 600 MW in the Solar Energy Corp. of India’s (SECI) FDRE VII assured peak power tender, the largest allocation awarded to a single bidder in the auction.
ACME Solar secures 301 MW renewables with 1,204 MWh storage in SECI peak power tender
With the latest addition, ACME Solar’s overall contracted renewable energy portfolio has crossed 8 GW across solar, wind, firm and dispatchable renewable energy (FDRE), round-the-clock (RTC), and hybrid projects.
SECI concludes 1.2 GW/4.8 GWh renewables-plus-storage tender at INR 6.27/kWh
The Solar Energy Corp. of India (SECI) has concluded its tender for the development of 1.2 GW of renewable energy projects coupled with energy storage systems (ESS), designed to provide 4.8 GWh of assured peak power supply daily (1,200 MW for four hours). The lowest discovered tariff under the auction was INR 6.27/kWh.
Growatt launches 5 kWh AC-coupled balcony storage system
The IP66-rated Aura 5000 system features bidirectional inverter functionality and an AC output of up to 2.5 kW.
Saudi Arabia could hit net-zero emissions by 2060, with 151 GW of solar
Saudi researchers outlined pathways for Saudi Arabia to reach net-zero power sector emissions by 2060, requiring up to 3.6% of land – mostly for onshore wind – with 151.3 GW of solar PV covering only 0.16% of the country.
GameChange Solar to supply trackers for 1,290 MWp Bisha plant in Saudi Arabia
GameChange Solar has won an order to supply its Genius Tracker 1P system for the 1,290 MWp Bisha solar PV independent power plant in Saudi Arabia. The project is being developed by ACWA Power, with L&T as the EPC partner.
Loom Solar launches 125 kW/261 kWh BESS for C&I applications
Indian solar manufacturer Loom Solar has launched a 125 kW/261 kWh CAML battery energy storage system (BESS) for commercial and industrial (C&I) applications. The BESS is scalable up to 1 MWh.
NLC wins 600 MW solar-plus-storage project from SECI
NLC India Ltd has secured a 600 MW solar project coupled with a 300 MW/1,800 MWh energy storage system (ESS) from the Solar Energy Corp. of India (SECI). The company said its wholly owned subsidiary, NLC India Renewables Ltd (NIRL), has received a letter of award for the project.
Over 2.08 million rooftop solar systems installed under PM Surya Ghar scheme as of Dec. 2025
More than 2.08 million rooftop solar systems have been installed across India under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana as of Dec. 2025, according to the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy.
Thermal anchors grid reliability as renewables drive power capacity in FY2027: India Ratings
Coal-based thermal power is expected to remain the backbone of electricity generation in FY27, accounting for around 70%, even as renewable energy continues to dominate incremental capacity additions.
