NPCIL commissions 1.7 MWp solar plant at Haryana nuclear facility
Gorakhpur Haryana Anu Vidyut Pariyojana (GHAVP), a unit of Nuclear Power Corp. of India Ltd (NPCIL), has successfully commissioned a 1.7 MWp grid-connected solar power plant at its nuclear facility in Haryana. This marks the second solar installation at the site.
Novel switched capacitor boosting inverter for PV usage
Researchers have designed a new switched-capacitor-based multilevel inverter topology with nine switches. They have tested it in simulations and in hardware-in-the-loop tests. Efficiency reached up to 96.5%.
Avaada Group to invest INR 5,000 crore in 1 GW of renewable energy projects in Bihar
Avaada Group has signed a memorandum of understanding with the government of Bihar to invest INR 5,000 crore for developing 1 GW of solar and battery energy storage projects in Bihar.
NHPC tenders 1.2 GW solar in Uttar Pradesh
NHPC Ltd, on behalf of Bundelkhand Saur Urja Ltd (BSUL), has launched a tender to select developers for setting up 1.2 GW solar power plants (4×300 MW) in Jalaun Solar Power Park of Uttar Pradesh.
OMC Power eyes 1 GW distributed renewable energy portfolio
The PAT-positive distributed renewable energy player, backed by Japan’s Mitsui & Co. and Chubu Electric Power, is targeting a 1 GW portfolio within five years, with rooftop solar, floating PV, and rural electrification at the center of its growth strategy.
ADM Solar secures national empanelment under PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana
ADM Solar is also set to launch its exclusive solar outlets under the brand name Orient Solar, aimed at driving mass adoption of solar power solutions in major Indian cities.
India could cut electricity costs to $50/MWh by 2050 with a fully wind and solar-based power system, says ETC report
India could achieve clean power system at a cost (including generation, balancing, and grid infrastructure) of around $50/MWh by 2050—significantly below current fossil fuel-driven wholesale prices—by shifting to a fully wind and solar-based electricity system requiring primarily day-night balancing.
Solar power for smarter, greener cities
India’s solar journey is not just about energy generation, it’s about transforming how cities are built and lived in. A multidisciplinary approach involving policy, technology, and civic engagement will be crucial to accelerate this transition. With the right push, India can lead the global shift toward climate-resilient, smart, and sustainable urban ecosystems.
Solarium Green secures INR 26.62 crore rooftop solar EPC projects from NVVN
Solarium Green Energy has secured two new EPC work orders worth a total of INR 26.62 crore from NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam Ltd (NVVN) for the development of grid-connected rooftop solar projects across various sites in the Northeastern States.
Dual PV module cooling tech based on water, air
Scientists in Hungary have built an experimental rig that uses a 60 W polycrystalline solar panel with 152 holes drilled into its frame for air cooling, as well as high-conductivity copper alloy pipes and fins placed on its back for water cooling.
