Distributed solar poised to shape the next decade of India’s energy transition through residential, C&I rooftops, and hybrid microgrids
India has set an ambitious target of 280 GW of solar capacity by 2030, and of this, at least 40-45 GW is expected to come from distributed solar — a conservative estimate, considering the pace at which the ecosystem is maturing.
Oriana Power enters MoU to explore and develop renewable energy projects in Canada’s Alberta province
Oriana Power has entered a Memorandum of Understanding with Invest Alberta Corp. (IAC), to explore and develop renewable energy projects in Canada’s Alberta province.
Photovoltaics for cargo ships
Wattlab has installed a PV system capable of delivering up to 35 kW to a cargo ship’s high-voltage propulsion system, allowing it to temporarily replace one of four diesel generators under optimal conditions.
GameChange Solar trackers deployed in India’s first project featuring First Solar’s Series 7 thin film PV modules
GameChange Solar’s Genius Tracker system has been deployed in India’s first project featuring First Solar’s Series 7 thin film PV modules. The project, developed by Cleantech Solar and constructed by Jakson Green, has a total planned capacity of 44.8 MWp.
Mufin Green Finance raises $6.5 million from Developing World Markets to accelerate EV and clean energy financing in India
The funds will mainly be used for EV loans and leases, while also financing EV batteries, charging infrastructure, and solar panel installations for residential and commercial & industrial (C&I) projects.
India achieves 50% clean power capacity five years ahead of target
As of June 30, 2025, India reached a cumulative installed power capacity of 484.82 GW with 242.8 GW coming from non-fossil fuel sources (8.8 GW nuclear, 49.4 GW hydro, and 184.6 GW renewable energy sources).
Meeting evening peaks with clean power requires a three-pronged strategy: IEEFA
The persistent evening peaks, which now nearly match daytime highs, reinforce the urgency of deploying storage solutions, demand-side measures and hybrid renewable projects to meet post-sunset demand.
GP Eco Solutions secures EPC contract for 31.67 MW C&I solar project in Punjab
GP Eco Solutions has secured an INR 121.92 crore EPC (engineering, procurement, and construction) contract for a ground-mounted, grid-connected solar power project with a capacity of 24 MW AC (31.67 MW DC).
Brazil may add 36.5 GW of solar by 2029, says grid operator
Brazil’s installed solar capacity is expected to rise from 51.7 GW in December 2024 to 88.2 GW by the end of 2029, according to the national grid operator’s 2025–29 Energy Operation Plan.
How is India’s power infrastructure evolving amid global supply chain shifts?
With renewable capacity expanding, grid upgrades underway, and policies fostering local supply chains, India is navigating a complex but promising energy transition.
