China adds 315 GW of solar in 2025
China installed a record 315 GW of new solar capacity in 2025, lifting cumulative installed PV capacity to 1.2 TW and pushing non-fossil power sources past thermal generation for the first time.
KPI Green Energy commences power supply from 200 MW AC solar project in Gujarat
KPI Green Energy Ltd has commenced power generation and supply from its 200 MW AC (240 MW DC) grid-connected solar project awarded by Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd (GUVNL). It had secured this IPP project through a competitive bidding process.
U.S. authorities find no definitive evidence of hidden devices in Chinese solar inverters
New documents reveal US government found only two cases of communications in Chinese inverters that differed from official documentation. The discrepancies were deemed “non-malicious” and “non-intentional” by investigators.
Nextpower Arabia to supply 2.25 GW of smart trackers to L&T for Bisha solar project
The newly formed Nextpower Arabia joint venture has secured an order to supply 2.25 GWp of advanced solar tracking systems for Saudi Arabia’s Bisha solar project, which is being developed by an ACWA Power–led consortium, with Larsen & Toubro (L&T) serving as the execution partner.
REIL tenders 17.5 MW rooftop solar across government buildings in India
Rajasthan Electronics & Instruments Limited (REIL) has invited bids for the installation of 17.5 MWp of grid-connected rooftop solar power capacity under RESCO model across government, semi-government, and autonomous body buildings in multiple Indian states and union territories.
India requires $145 billion in annual energy investment to bridge growth and climate targets
India must mobilise around $145 billion in annual energy investment to sustain economic growth while pushing its net-zero ambitions. The bulk of this capital will be directed toward scaling up renewable power generation, grid infrastructure modernization, and energy storage, according to Wood Mackenzie.
Kosol Energie signs 360 MW Hoymiles microinverter deal for Andhra Pradesh residential rooftop solar projects
Kosol Energie has finalized a 360 MW microinverter supply agreement with Hoymiles Power Electronics Inc. for residential rooftop solar projects to be deployed across Andhra Pradesh.
Renewable energy industry’s key expectations from Union Budget 2026
The upcoming budget must prioritize in-house technology and equipment development, provide clarity on delayed power purchase agreements (PPAs) and power sale agreements (PSAs), increase budgetary allocation and policy support for Green Energy Corridors, introduce production-linked incentives for battery energy storage system (BESS) manufacturing, establish an Approved List of BESS Integrators (ALBI), lower the cost of capital through priority sector lending, extend ALMM for solar cells, and continue the ISTS waiver, among other measures.
India–EU FTA anchors climate and trade in a fracturing global order
The India–EU free trade agreement is emerging as a platform for climate-trade convergence. The climate dimension is not incidental—it’s already embedded in ongoing India–EU frameworks.
Tata Power Renewables crosses 10 GW EPC execution milestone
Tata Power Renewable Energy Ltd has commissioned 10 GW of EPC projects to date, including 1.88 GW operationalized during the first nine months of FY26.
