India must leverage its mature renewable energy base to sustainably power its global AI data centre hub ambitions: Deloitte report
India’s expanding renewable energy base and clean power can play a central role in supporting the next phase of data center growth, supported by smarter power sourcing, stronger grid readiness and coordinated policy action to ensure reliable and sustainable energy at scale, says a new report by Deloitte Asia Pacific.
NTPC REL commissions additional 165 MW at Khavda-II solar PV project
Following the commissioning of the first 210 MW phase, NTPC Renewable Energy Ltd, an arm of NTPC Green Energy Ltd, has commissioned an additional 165 MW at its 1,200 MW Khavda-II solar PV project in Gujarat.
The effects of solar module elevation on ground-mounted PV
Scientists in Hungary found that ground-mounted PV modules at an intermediate elevation of 1.1 m achieve the highest efficiency and power output due to improved airflow and reduced cell temperature. Their study also estimated a levelized cost of electricity of $0.0843/kWh and 577.78 kg CO₂ mitigation over 25 years, while noting results are specific to concrete surfaces.
“We’re ready to support our customers’ energy transition—whether from electrons or molecules”: Thermax executive VP
Arun Unni, Executive Vice President and Business Head – New Energy & Head of Strategy at Thermax, speaks to pv magazine about the evolving green hydrogen market, electrolysis economics, and the company’s ambitions in this space through global technology tie-ups. He also discusses the emerging carbon credit trading system and new opportunities for Thermax in biomass, sustainable fuels, and round-the-clock renewable energy solutions.
India adds 7.8 GW of open access solar in 2025
Cumulative open-access (off-site commercial and industrial) solar installations surpassed 30 GW as of Dec. 31, 2025.
REC conducts live demo of peer‑to‑peer decentralized energy transaction at India AI Impact Summit 2026
During the live peer-to-peer energy trading demo, Arun Singh, a farmer from Meerut (Uttar Pradesh), used a secure, blockchain‑enabled platform to sell surplus solar‑generated electricity directly to Lakshmi, a garment shop owner in Delhi.
ACME Solar secures PPA with SECI for 190 MW wind-solar hybrid project
ACME Solar arm ACME Urja One has signed a 25-year power purchase agreement with Solar Energy Corp. of India (SECI) for a 190 MW wind-solar hybrid project with assured peak power supply.
MENA region to add 860 GW of solar by 2040, says DNV
The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is projected to install 860 GW of solar capacity by 2040, led by utility-scale projects, with a further 2.2 TW of solar and wind expected between 2040 and 2060.
Renewables’ share to reach 26% of total power generation by FY2026-end: Infomerics Ratings
Infomerics Ratings expects renewable energy (RE) to account for 26% of India’s total power generation by the end of FY2026, despite softer demand conditions.
Global Energy Alliance announces $25 million Grids of the Future Accelerator platform
The Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet has launched the India Grids of the Future Accelerator platform to modernize power distribution, integrate renewable energy and storage, and prepare India’s grids for rapid demand growth.
