GAIL to set up 600 MW solar project with 550 MWh BESS in Uttar Pradesh
GAIL (India) Ltd has approved the development of a 600 MW greenfield solar project integrated with a 550 MWh co-located battery energy storage system (BESS) in Uttar Pradesh. The estimated project cost is INR 3,294.86 crore, to be financed through a mix of debt and equity.
Managing cyber risks in the era of decentralized energy
The move toward decentralized energy resources offers resilience and flexibility in power generation, but it also introduces new complexities that demand proactive security measures.
Jakson Group launches rooftop solar kit, battery storage systems
Jakson Group has expanded its energy solutions portfolio with the launch of rooftop solar kit and battery energy storage systems (BESS).
Enlight Metals starts production of solar mounting structures
Enlight Metals, a Pune-based metal aggregator, has started production of solar mounting structures through a contract manufacturing model.
India installs record 45 GW solar capacity in FY2026
A new report by JMK Research says India installed around 44.6 GW of solar power capacity in FY 2026, an 87.2% increase year-on-year.
Bondada Engineering commissions 48.2 MWp solar projects in March
With this, the company has executed 500 MWp of renewable energy projects during FY 2025–26, taking its cumulative executed capacity to around 1.3 GWp.
Which power markets are most impacted by the Middle East conflict?
Wood Mackenzie’s latest analysis explores how 13 of the world’s leading power markets are impacted by the current fuel crisis, with those most reliant on fuel imports facing the greatest risk exposure. The consultancy says the average cost of generation is set to increase by $2.30/MWh across these 13 markets if a de-escalation of the conflict enables fuel price moderation in the latter half of 2026, increasing to an average of around $8.30/MWh if current elevated price levels persist through the year.
Cabling the backbone of India’s solar expansion
In an industry where even a small fraction of a percentage impacts efficiency, it is critical to ensure that all cables used in solar energy applications are UV-resistant, halogen-free, and flame-retardant. This creates a strategic opportunity for domestic manufacturers with vertically integrated manufacturing capabilities, sophisticated quality control programs, and a commitment to sustainability.
AI-enabled hacks expose remote shutdown risk in microinverters
IT security firm Jakkaru has identified a vulnerability in microinverters from AP Systems that could enable a “kill switch” scenario, potentially shutting down tens of thousands of inverters simultaneously and disrupting grid operations.
Tata Power selects Databricks to drive data and AI transformation across its operations
Tata Power has announced the enterprise-wide adoption of the Databricks platform to accelerate its data and AI transformation, aiming to improve operational efficiency, decision-making, and digital innovation across all its business clusters.
