On-site batteries accelerate grid access for data center developers
Battery energy storage systems (BESS) are increasingly used in uninterruptible power supply (UPS) applications for data centers and to speed grid connections, offering services beyond what gas turbines can provide, including emerging approaches such as bring your own capacity (BYOC) and flexible grid connections (FGC).
NTPC, UK’s Octopus Energy sign MoU for cooperation in renewable energy and storage
NTPC Ltd has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with UK-based Octopus Energy Group to explore collaboration opportunities in advancing clean energy, digital utilities, and customer-centric power solutions across India, the United Kingdom, and other mutually agreed geographies.
GUVNL’s 625 MW solar tender discovers INR 2.34/kWh tariff
Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd’s tender for the procurement of power from 625 MW solar PV projects saw aggressive bidding, with the lowest (L1) discovered tariff at INR 2.34/kWh.
NTPC Renewable Energy switches on additional 165 MW solar at Khavda
NTPC Renewable Energy Ltd (NTPC REL), a subsidiary of NTPC Green Energy Ltd, has commissioned the fourth part capacity of 165 MW at its 1,200 MW Khavda-II Solar PV Project located in Gujarat.
Survey reveals PV systems in Germany outperform lifespan expectations
Researchers analyzed 16 years of data from over 1 million PV systems in Germany and found annual degradation is just 0.52–0.61%, roughly half prior estimates. Environmental factors like heat, frost, and air pollution affect performance, while smaller systems degrade less than larger ones, boosting long-term reliability and profitability.
Marstek launches 2 kWh plug-in battery storage system
Marstek has unveiled a plug-in storage system with a two-kilowatt-hour capacity. The device plugs into a standard household socket and is designed to store solar power from balcony systems or draw in cheap electricity from dynamic pricing tariffs.
Grid-forming BESS set to stabilize Australia’s hyperscale data centers
Australia has become one of the world’s most attractive destinations for hyperscale data centers, ranking among the top five to 10 markets globally by capacity. Drivers include large land availability in Renewable Energy Zones, renewable penetration exceeding 40% across the National Electricity Market (NEM), geopolitical stability, Five Eyes membership, and proximity to Asia-Pacific demand hubs.
CleanMax reports 33% EBITDA growth in first nine months of FY26
CleanMax, a renewable energy provider for the commercial and industrial (C&I) sector, has reported EBITDA of INR 945 crore for the nine months ending December 2025, up 33% year on year from INR 709 crore in the same period of the previous fiscal.
Godrej Enterprises energy solutions pipeline reaches INR 2,600 crore
Godrej Enterprises Group has reported a project pipeline of INR 2,600 crore for its Energy Solutions business at the close of FY26, spanning transmission infrastructure, railway electrification and renewable energy projects. Supported by rising investments in power infrastructure and clean energy, the business expects to grow by around 15% by FY27.
Union minister visits AMPIN Energy Transition’s 5 MW solar plant at BHEL facility in Haridwar
Union Minister for Steel and Heavy Industries H. D. Kumaraswamy visited AMPIN Energy Transition’s 5 MW ground-mounted solar power plant at the Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) facility in Haridwar.
