SJVN’s 1 GW Bikaner solar project nears completion with 830.70 MW commissioned
SJVN Green Energy Ltd. (SGEL) has commenced commercial operations of an additional 100.56 MW under its 1,000 MW Bikaner solar power project. With this, the project’s cumulative commissioned capacity has reached 830.70 MW, with the remaining capacity expected to come online soon.
Tata Group expands solar energy footprint, plans EV manufacturing in Uttar Pradesh
Tata Group is developing two 50 MW solar power plants in Bundelkhand and Prayagraj, along with rooftop solar projects across several districts in Uttar Pradesh. Aligned with Uttar Pradesh’s EV subsidy policy, the Group is exploring opportunities to set up dedicated electric vehicle manufacturing facilities in the State.
Kosol Energie to install 4 MW solar plant for Mafatlal’s Nadiad manufacturing facility
Kosol Energie has announced a collaboration with Mafatlal Industries Ltd (MIL) for the installation of a 4 MWp (DC) ground-mounted solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant at its Nadiad unit for captive consumption.
Renewables’ share in Indian textile industry’s total power consumption rises
The average share of renewable energy in the Indian textile industry’s total energy consumption increased from about 14% in FY2023 to nearly 18% in FY2025, according to a new report from ICRA ESG Ratings Ltd.
Solar surge in Northern India as Cyclone Ditwah cuts irradiance in the south and Sri Lanka
In a new weekly update for pv magazine, Solcast, a DNV company, reports that November brought above-average solar conditions in northern India and Pakistan, while southeastern India and Sri Lanka faced reduced solar output due to Cyclone Ditwah’s storms and heavy cloud cover. Despite southern disruptions, India’s renewable energy share rose, driven by strong solar generation in the north and overall growth in renewable capacity.
Naxion Energy launches India’s first sodium-ion energy storage systems
Naxion Energy (formerly Sodion Energy) has introduced its sodium-ion–based energy storage systems for the residential and commercial & industrial sectors. The storage systems are available in 3.5 kW, 5 kW, and 10 kW models, and the batteries can be expanded to double the system’s storage capacity.
Brazil to add 11.4 GW of solar in 2025 despite regulatory hurdles
Brazilian photovoltaic association ABSolar says solar capacity additions may fall 24% to 10.6 GW in 2026 from 15 GW in 2024, with regulatory barriers, high capital costs, and restricted self‑generation access slowing investment and reducing jobs.
Oswal Pumps wins INR 380 crore order for 13,738 off-grid solar water pumps in Maharashtra
Oswal Pumps has received a Letter of Award from the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co. Ltd (MSEDCL) for the supply and installation of 13,738 off-grid DC solar PV water pumping systems under the PM-KUSUM Scheme
Smart Joules raises $10 million in Series B funding from Neev II Fund, Waaree Renewable Technologies, and Spectrum Impact
Smart Joules will use the proceeds to expand its energy-efficiency and cooling operations into newer sectors and larger-scale projects, including manufacturing, building automation, and district cooling, while further strengthening the company’s technology, analytics, and on-ground execution capabilities.
Trontek enters residential energy storage market with 1.4 kWh and 2.7 kWh lithium battery systems
Trontek has entered the residential energy storage market with the launch of Powercube 1.4 kWh and Powercube 2.7 kWh lithium-ion battery storage systems that support both solar and grid charging.
