NHPC allocates 1.2 GW of solar-plus-battery storage at INR 3.13/kWh
Reliance Infrastructure secured the largest slice of 390 MW. Other winners include PNC Infratech and SAEL Industries (300 MW each), JBM Renewables (150 MW) and Navayuga Engineering (60 MW).
India achieves 50% clean power capacity five years ahead of target
As of June 30, 2025, India reached a cumulative installed power capacity of 484.82 GW with 242.8 GW coming from non-fossil fuel sources (8.8 GW nuclear, 49.4 GW hydro, and 184.6 GW renewable energy sources).
How homeowners in Tier 2 cities are switching to solar
Tier 2 cities are quietly powering a big shift in India’s energy landscape. What was once considered a technology for the rich or industrial use is now finding a place on the rooftops of everyday homes.
Meeting evening peaks with clean power requires a three-pronged strategy: IEEFA
The persistent evening peaks, which now nearly match daytime highs, reinforce the urgency of deploying storage solutions, demand-side measures and hybrid renewable projects to meet post-sunset demand.
Saudi Arabia signs 5 solar PPAs totaling 12 GW
Saudi Arabia has inked five solar power purchase agreements (PPAs) with a developer consortia led by ACWA Power covering 12 GW of new capacity. Alongside two wind PPAs totaling 3 GW, the seven projects have been billed as the largest renewable energy capacity signed for in a single phase globally.
Adani Green Energy allots 1.09 crore equity shares to Ardour upon warrant conversion
The promoter group’s shareholding in Adani Green Energy Ltd (AGEL) has now increased from 61.91% to 62.17%.
GP Eco Solutions secures EPC contract for 31.67 MW C&I solar project in Punjab
GP Eco Solutions has secured an INR 121.92 crore EPC (engineering, procurement, and construction) contract for a ground-mounted, grid-connected solar power project with a capacity of 24 MW AC (31.67 MW DC).
Brazil may add 36.5 GW of solar by 2029, says grid operator
Brazil’s installed solar capacity is expected to rise from 51.7 GW in December 2024 to 88.2 GW by the end of 2029, according to the national grid operator’s 2025–29 Energy Operation Plan.
“Energy storage will account for half our business within three years”: Geon vice president
Khushi Kabra, Vice President–Strategy at Geon (formerly Battrixx), speaks to pv magazine on pivoting from electric vehicle (EV) batteries to building a strong foothold in the energy storage space.
What standards for agrivoltaics?
The technology which combines solar PV panels and agriculture is gaining ground. IEC Standards for solar photovoltaic (PV) systems already exist, but more might be required, dealing with some of the more specific issues relating to agriculture.
