IEA revises India’s 2025-30 renewables growth forecast upward by 10%
The International Energy Agency (IEA) expects India to add nearly 345 GW of renewable energy capacity between 2025 and 2030 — a 10% increase over last year’s forecast. The upward revision is driven by record auction volumes in 2024, a new rooftop solar scheme, and faster permitting for pumped storage hydropower projects.
Scaling solar faces realities on the ground
Large-scale solar projects in India face challenges from land constraints to harsh climates and technical losses. This article explores five key roadblocks and how installers are navigating around them.
Juniper Green signs PPA with TATA Power for 70 MW FDRE power project
Juniper Green Energy Ltd has secured a 25-year power purchase agreement with TATA Power Co. Ltd for a 70 MW firm and dispatchable renewable energy (FDRE) power project. To supply the contracted power, it will deploy 180 MWp of renewable energy (solar and wind) capacity backed with around 280 MWh of battery storage.
Loom Solar announces strategic expansion into utility-scale solar plus battery storage projects
Loom Solar has unveiled its strategy to expand into the deployment of large-scale solar power plants, supported by battery energy storage systems (BESS) to ensure grid stability.
Ceigall secures 147 MW AC solar project from MSEDCL
Ceigall India has received a Letter of Award (LoA) from Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co. Ltd. (MSEDCL) for the development of a 147 MW (AC) grid-connected solar power project under the Mukhyamantri Saur Krushi Vahini Yojana 2.0 Scheme.
ACME Solar Holdings upgraded to CRISIL AA-/Stable rating
CRISIL Ratings has upgraded its rating on ACME Solar’s non-fund-based long-term bank facilities of INR 1,000 crore to ‘AA-/Stable’ from ‘A+/Positive’.
Spain’s solar capacity to hit 152.8 GW by 2035, says GlobalData
GlobalData projects Spain’s renewables to reach 218.1 GW by 2035, while solar will drive growth with 152.8 GW of capacity.
Enphase launches AC-coupled battery for residential and small commercial solar
Enphase Energy’s IQ Battery 5P with FlexPhase supports both single-phase and three-phase applications, addressing the needs of India’s growing residential and small commercial solar markets
New research confirms rooftop PV affects urban temperatures, cooling demand
Using Lyon as a case study, an international research team has simulated the effects of rooftop photovoltaic (PV) coverage in an urban area at three levels: 25%, 60%, and 100%. The results have shown that solar panels can raise daytime temperatures by up to 0.72 °C, while cooling nighttime temperatures by up to 0.42 °C. In addition, daytime air conditioning demand has decreased by about 5%.
New study reveals 3,343 GWp deployable ground-mounted solar potential in India
India has an estimated 3,343 GWp of deployable ground-mounted solar PV potential (DC capacity), significantly higher than the 2014 total estimate of approximately 748.98 GWp, according to a new comprehensive study by the National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE). This updated figure is based on an analysis of 27,571 km² of technically feasible land — about 6.69% of the country’s total identified wasteland area (412,458.37 km²).
