India installed 18 GW solar in first half of 2025, says Mercom report
India added 18 GW of new solar power capacity in the first half of 2025, with over 11 GW installed in the second quarter alone.
Building 500 GW: Powering India’s clean energy transition and energy independence
India is already investing in energy storage solutions such as batteries and pumped storage to enable greater integration of renewable energy into the grid. However, this alone may not be sufficient. It’s time to also look at demand management to enable dovetail between renewable energy generation and demand.
Greenzo Energy secures hydrogen electrolyser order from Engineers India Ltd’s R&D division
Greenzo Energy Ltd, an integrated green hydrogen company, has secured the order for modular hydrogen electrolyser unit from R&D division of Engineers India Ltd (EIL)—a public-sector enterprise under the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas.
Beyond Rhetoric: India’s clean energy investments speak for themselves
India has drawn billions of dollars into renewable infrastructure from global institutional investors, private equity firms, and corporate stakeholders. Initiatives such as the National Solar Mission, coupled with predictable tariff structures and streamlined regulatory mechanisms, have created a conducive environment for capital deployment.
Servotech secures 7.3 MW on-grid solar rooftop order from North Western Railway Jaipur Division
Servotech Renewable Power System Ltd has secured an INR 28.84 crore contract from the North Western Railway, Jaipur Division, to install and commission 7.3 MW of on-grid rooftop solar capacity. Under the project, Servotech will handle the complete execution of rooftop solar PV systems of varying sizes across multiple sites.
Gentari partners with UltraTech to commission on-site round-the-clock renewable energy project
The hybrid renewable energy project delivers 7.5 MW of round-the-clock clean power to UltraTech’s cement manufacturing unit through co-located solar, wind, and battery storage components.
Domestic solar cell mandate delayed: Boost for renewable energy growth, test for regulators
The revised timeline for the implementation of the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers for Solar Cells (ALMM-II) offers temporary relief to solar developers amid persistent domestic cell supply constraints. However, it also introduces fresh regulatory challenges, particularly around tariff renegotiations for recently awarded projects, according to analysts at CareEdge Ratings.
Prime minister Narendra Modi unveils vision for energy self-reliance on 79th Independence Day
On the occasion of India’s 79th Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled India’s roadmap to energy self-reliance, highlighting key milestones in solar energy and green hydrogen.
Jakson Green wins SECI’s 6th green ammonia auction at record-low price of INR 50.75/kg
Jakson Green has emerged as the successful bidder in Solar Energy Corp. of India’s (SECI) 6th green ammonia auction, securing a capacity of 85,000 tonnes per annum (tpa) at a record-low price of INR 50.75 per kg.
Redington partners Websol Energy System to launch residential solar kits
Redington has partnered with Websol Energy System to introduce bundled solar kits for homes and small businesses, each containing high-efficiency Websol modules, inverters, and all essential Balance of System (BoS) accessories. The kits are available in sizes from 2 kW to 10 kW.
