“India on track to achieve 50% renewable energy milestone by year-end”: Union power minister
“India is on track to achieve the milestone of 50% renewable energy share in its total installed power generation capacity by the end of the year,” said union power minister Manohar Lal Khattar at the 11th edition of India Energy Storage Week (IESW) 2025.
Powering a greener future through India’s clean energy transition
As India adds more intermittent renewables like solar and wind to its energy mix, modernising the electricity grid becomes a priority. Grid expansion, integration of battery storage systems, and digital monitoring tools are critical to accommodate fluctuations in generation and demand.
NLC India to infuse INR 1,631 crore into renewable energy arm
State-owned NLC India Ltd has approved an investment of up to INR 1,630.89 crore in its wholly owned subsidiary, NLC India Renewables Ltd (NIRL), through equity infusion
India installed 17.4 GW utility-scale solar, 5.15 GW rooftop PV capacity in FY 2025: JMK Research
Rajasthan led the annual solar additions with 6.5 GW, followed by Gujarat (3.6 GW) and Maharashtra (2.3 GW).
Hindustan Power begins work on 435 MWp solar project in Uttar Pradesh
The 435 MWp solar power project in Lalitpur advances the state’s goal of 22 GW renewable energy capacity by 2026–27 while generating local jobs and promoting sustainable development.
JSW Energy commissions 189 MW solar and 72 MW wind power capacity
JSW Energy has commissioned 261 MW of renewable energy, taking its total installed capacity to 12.8 GW.
K2 Systems unveils new pitched roof mounting solutions
K2 Systems has introduced two new pitched roof mounting components for residential solar: the SingleHook 3S Light, made of aluminum and stainless steel; and the InsertionRail 2.0, an aluminum mounting rail.
Japan’s 24th solar auction concludes with average final price of $0.028/kWh
Japan has allocated 79 MW of PV capacity in its latest procurement exercise. The highest price in the auction was JPY 7.79 ($0.054) /kWh.
SolarPower Europe maps EU solar tracker supply chain
SolarPower Europe has underscored the role of domestic mounting system manufacturers in driving PV deployment across Europe, while calling for the adoption of international customs codes, stricter quality standards, and the inclusion of fixed-tilt racking systems in national resilience technology lists under the EU Net-Zero Industry Act (NZIA).
India’s next solar frontier: Captive projects are powering industrial self-reliance
Industrial belts in Punjab, Haryana, Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Tamil Nadu are becoming hotspots for captive solar. The drivers vary from steep tariffs and policy incentives to strong ESG commitments by export-oriented businesses, but the result is the same: a distributed solar network powering India’s industrial economy.
