ISA unveils global mission to help 120+ member countries fast-track AI-enabled clean energy
The International Solar Alliance (ISA) convened a high-level session at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 to advance global dialogue on the transformative role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the clean energy transition.
AM Group commences development of 1 GW AI compute facility backed by round-the-clock renewables
AM Group has commenced development of its 1 GW AI and High-Performance Computing data center project in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. The facility will be powered by firm and on-demand carbon-free energy at competitive tariffs enabled by renewable generation and pumped storage assets managed through an in-house intelligent cloud energy architecture.
India’s FY2027 budget shifts focus from renewable deployment to manufacturing, but execution challenges persist, says Wood Mackenzie
Clean energy spending rises 40% to $5 billion as government prioritises CCUS, domestic supply chains and strategic manufacturing. However, execution delays and underutilisation of allocated funds could limit the near-term impact, according to an analysis by Wood Mackenzie.
India’s blueprint for sustainable solar success
By embedding quality benchmarks into procurement and manufacturing incentives, policymakers are ensuring that India’s energy transition is durable, not disposable. The focus has moved from rapid installation to long-term reliability — a sign of sectoral maturity.
India installs record 36.6 GW solar in 2025
Large-scale projects accounted for nearly 81% of the total solar capacity additions in the year 2025.
Bondada Engineering partners Dubai’s Bryanston to develop renewables-powered data centers
Hyderabad-based Bondada Engineering Ltd (BEL) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Dubai-headquartered Bryanston Renewables FZCO to jointly develop renewable energy-powered data centers in India and select international markets.
Bondada Engineering commissions 69.51 MWp of solar in Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu
Bondada Engineering Ltd has commissioned 69.51 MWp of solar power projects for Paradigm IT, Maharashtra State Power Generation Co. Ltd (MAHAGENCO), and NLC India Ltd in January 2026.
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.
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.
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.
