Adani Green commissions 150 MW solar capacity at Khavda
Adani Green Energy Ltd (AGEL) has commissioned a 150 MW solar power project at Khavda, taking its total operational renewable energy generation capacity to 19,735.8 MW and its operational battery energy storage system (BESS) capacity to 1,376 MWh.
The hidden engine: Why testing infrastructure is the real bottleneck in India’s green energy race
India’s 500 GW renewable energy target by 2030 dominates every policy conversation. Capacity additions, auction pipelines, transmission corridors; these are the metrics that make headlines. But there is a quieter, less glamorous constraint that could undermine all of it: the country’s under-investment in testing and certification infrastructure for clean energy equipment.
Bondada secures 600 MW solar EPC order from NTPC
Bondada Engineering Ltd has received a Notification of Award (NOA) from NTPC Renewable Energy Ltd for the execution of Balance of System (BOS) works for a 600 MW solar PV project at Fatehgarh, Rajasthan. The order value stands at around INR 816 crore.
Waaree Renewable Technologies to acquire 55% stake in Associated Power Structures
Waaree Renewable Technologies has signed agreements to acquire a 55% stake in Associated Power Structures for INR 1,225 crore.
ACME Solar FY26 profit jumps 98.4% to INR 498 crore
ACME Solar Holdings has reported a 98.4% year-on-year increase in profit after tax (PAT) to INR 498 crore for fiscal year 2026. The company posted total revenue of INR 2,507 crore for FY 2026, up 59% year on year.
Study finds PV plants reshape land surface conditions, reducing wind speed and increasing soil moisture
A China-based research team conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of 147 studies on how solar PV systems alter land surface processes, covering 609 installations worldwide and 11 key climate variables. The results show mixed but mostly significant environmental effects, including reduced wind speed, albedo, and land surface or soil temperatures, alongside increased soil moisture, while air temperature changes remained largely non-significant.
AlphaTracker launches hydraulic mechanism that locks trackers during strong wind gusts
The Portuguese manufacturer unveiled Maxi-Lock, an autonomous hydraulic mechanism that locks solar trackers during strong wind gusts or high-amplitude vibrations, and Smart-Slope, a universal joint-style system designed for uneven terrain. The company claims the technologies can reduce supply and maintenance costs, lower component counts, improve plant availability, and enable higher PV module integration in both conventional and agrivoltaic projects.
Investment revives in thermal power amid grid stability needs as renewables surge: ICRA
A new report by ICRA says that the thermal power sector in India is witnessing a revived investment emphasis, even as the renewable capacity continue to surge. Thermal power acts as a reliable base-load supply, aiding grid stability amid expectations of power demand growth.
ESG has evolved beyond compliance into core business strategy: Milton Kenny, Premier Energies
Milton Kenny, general manager-ESG at Premier Energies Ltd, discusses how ESG is reshaping the renewable energy sector—from decarbonisation to supply chain transparency and circularity.
Apple partners CleanMax to build 150 MW of renewable energy capacity for captive consumption in India
Apple has partnered with CleanMax to develop more than 150 MW of new renewable energy capacity in India for captive consumption.
