Taiwan proposes mandatory solar for new buildings
The Taiwanese government has proposed new rules requiring PV installations on most new, expanded, or renovated buildings. The draft standards aim to boost renewable energy and decarbonisation by setting minimum solar capacity requirements, with potential exemptions for insufficient sunlight or technical issues.
Acme Solar commissions 52.5 MW of 300 MW Sikar project in Rajasthan
Acme Solar has switched on first-phase 52.5 MW of its 300 MW Sikar PV project in the Bikaner district of Rajasthan.
Reliance Power wins 350 MW solar with 175 MW/700 MWh battery storage in SJVN auction
The latest win positions Reliance Power as India’s largest integrated solar and battery energy storage system (BESS) player with a pipeline of 2.5 GWp solar and more than 2.5 GWh of BESS.
IH2A proposes hydrogen purchase obligations for refinery, ammonia plants
The India Hydrogen Alliance (IH2A) has proposed that the government consider introducing a 10% hydrogen purchase obligation (HPO) for existing refineries and ammonia plants, and a 100% HPO for new plants by 2030.
Husk launches residential rooftop solar service ‘BEEM’
Husk Power Systems has launched a dedicated residential rooftop solar service called BEEM, aimed at making the transition to solar energy simple, fast, and affordable for homeowners across India. The service offers a one-stop solution for residential solar photovoltaic (PV) systems.
CIL, AM Green enter 4.5 GW renewable power pact
Coal India Ltd (CIL) will develop 2.5–3 GW of solar power capacity and 1.5–2 GW of wind power to supply renewable energy to AM Green’s upcoming green ammonia production facilities.
REC posts highest-ever annual profit of INR 15,713 crore
REC Ltd, a non-banking finance company focused on the power sector, has reported a record net profit of INR 15,713 crore for FY 2024-25, marking a 12% increase from INR 14,019 crore in FY 2023-24. Total income rose by 19% year-on-year to INR 55,980 crore.
GameChange Solar surpasses 3.6 GW of tracker projects across MENA, Central Asia
GameChange Solar has surpassed 3.6 GW of tracker projects—installed and under deployment—across Middle East & North Africa (MENA) and Central Asia.
Cleantech Solar switches on 80 MWp of open-access PV projects in Tamil Nadu
Cleantech Solar has commissioned 80 MWp of open-access PV projects at its 275 MWp solar park in Tamil Nadu, catering to industrial offtakers.
Harnessing the power of agrivoltaics: the future of sustainable land use
With the increasing pressure to decarbonise the energy system while preserving arable land and biodiversity, agrivoltaics is quickly becoming a vital pathway towards sustainable development. A new report from the IEA PVPS Task 13 lays out a compelling vision for how solar energy and agriculture can not only coexist but thrive together.
