Installations

The 1.6 MW Nexus pilot project in California has demonstrated that solar panels installed over irrigation canals can significantly reduce water evaporation and algae growth by 85%, while also showing operational efficiency.

Rays Power Infra today announced that it has commissioned 1.1 GW of solar capacity in the financial year 2026, marking its largest single-year addition to date. The installations, spread across Karnataka, Rajasthan and Gujarat, take the company’s cumulative commissioned portfolio beyond 2.4 GWp.

The system features AI-driven energy management, 10,000-cycle battery life, and scalable expansion up to 126 kWh.

The intelligent integration of solar and storage is no longer optional. Data-driven approaches are essential to ensure compliance, efficiency, and long-term reliability. Building systems with insight not only prevents costly mistakes but also creates an energy ecosystem that is not just larger, but smarter, more resilient, and adaptable to future demands.

AMPIN Energy Transition has commissioned 500 MWp of interstate transmission system (ISTS)-connected wind-solar hybrid capacity in the Indian state of Rajasthan, marking its first integrated hybrid project supplying power to distribution companies (DISCOMs) and corporate customers.

A King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) researcher whose lab has demonstrated up to 100% accuracy using a single hardware counter tells pv magazine that firmware-level detection of inverter attacks is technically viable – but today’s communication standards do not transmit the firmware‑integrity signal to operators.

Renewable energy is abundant but intermittent. Demand is growing but uneven. Infrastructure exists but is often misaligned with where and when power is needed. In this environment, the grid has become more than a passive network; it is an active balancing system. Its resilience will determine whether the energy transition delivers stability or introduces volatility.

India’s rising power demand is increasingly being met by renewables, particularly during daytime peak hours. However, rising renewable curtailment shows that grid infrastructure and flexibility are not keeping pace with clean energy growth. With stronger transmission networks, more flexible grid operations, and faster battery deployment, a larger share of evening and night-time demand can also be met through non-fossil sources.

Shakti Pumps (India) Ltd has received a Letter of Empanelment from Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co. Ltd for the deployment of 6,580 off-grid solar PV water pumping systems under the Magel Tyala Saur Krushi Pump Yojana in the state of Maharashtra. The systems will include pumps of 3 HP, 5 HP, and 7.5 HP capacities.

Advait Energy Transitions has incorporated three wholly owned subsidiaries focused on battery storage, carbon advisory, and power generation. The newly formed entities—Advait Battery Ecosystems, Advait Carbon Advisory & Renewables Assets, and Advait Unified Renewable Assets—expand the company’s presence across the clean energy value chain, from BESS manufacturing to carbon advisory and asset ownership.