NTPC allocates 1.2 GW wind-solar hybrid capacity at $0.039/kWh
State-owned coal miner NLC India secured the largest slice of 450 MW. Other winners include Enfinity Global (300 MW), Welspun Renewable Energy (250 MW) and Adani Renewable Energy (200 MW).
Zelestra secures 16.2 MW wind, solar PPA with Daimler India Commercial Vehicles
Zelestra will supply renewable power from its wind and solar PV assets to Daimler India Commercial Vehicles factory in Oragadam, near Chennai.
BHEL seeks EPC partner in pre-bid tieup for 1.2 GW Khavda solar plant
Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) has issued a global tender to select EPC partners in a pre-bid tie-up for 1,200 MW (4x300MW) Khavda Solar PV plant in Gujarat. Bidding closes on March 20.
In India, ISTS connected green open access market to add 40 GW capacity by 2030
The Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS) could achieve a green open access (OA) capacity of around 40 GW by 2030, provided that transmission bottlenecks are resolved, and no other significant obstacles emerge. This will represent approximately one-third of green OA capacity in India by 2030.
Insolation Energy secures solar EPC, module orders worth INR 372.20 crore
Insolation Energy has secured orders for rooftop solar projects worth INR 340.20 crore and PV modules worth INR 32 crore.
Indian solar manufacturers must prepare for evolving trade environment, says Rubix report
While Indian solar PV exporters may benefit in the short term from China’s reduced access to the US market, they must prepare for potential disruptions, both from Chinese price competition and possible US tariffs on Indian goods, says a new report by Rubix Data Sciences.
The role of solar in India’s 500 GW renewable energy target by 2030
As of Feb. 28, 2025, India’s installed solar capacity stands at approximately 102.57 GW, contributing significantly to its renewable energy mix. To meet the 500 GW target, solar energy will need to contribute nearly 300 GW.
MIT-based startup launches solar construction robotic system
Charge Robotics partnered with Solv Energy to pilot a portable factory system intended to make solar installations safer and more efficient for increasingly challenging terrain.
IIT Kanpur, Mars Antennas partner on smart EV charger and hybrid inverter development
The Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IITK) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Mars Antennas & RF Systems to collaborate on the design, development, fabrication, and testing of smart electric vehicle (EV) chargers and smart hybrid inverters for energy storage system applications.
Harnessing India’s rooftop solar potential: A crucial step towards achieving 600 GW clean energy target by 2030
For India to achieve its 600 GW clean energy goal, rooftop solar must become a national priority. By learning from global success stories, addressing financial barriers, and implementing robust policies, India can unlock the full potential of decentralised solar energy.
