SJVN switches on 100.25 MW solar in Rajasthan
SJVN Green Energy Ltd (SGEL) has commenced commercial operations of 100.25 MW under the 1,000 MW Bikaner Solar Power Project in Rajasthan.
CleanMax, Toyota Tsusho partner to develop 300 MW renewable energy projects for Japanese corporates in India
CleanMax has partnered with Toyota Tsusho India Pvt. Ltd. (TTIPL) to drive clean energy adoption among Japanese corporates in India. Together, they aim to develop and operate 300 MW of renewable energy projects by March 2028.
Insolation Energy secures LoI for 109.79 MW solar projects under PM-KUSUM Scheme
Insolation Green Energy has received Letter of Intent (LoI) from Jaipur Vidyut Vitran Nigam Ltd (JVVNL) to develop 109.79 MW of grid-connected solar projects under Component A of the PM-KUSUM scheme.
NTPC commissions 409 MW of solar capacity in Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat
NTPC Renewable Energy Ltd (NTPC REL) has commissioned 120 MW solar capacity in Madhya Pradesh and 289 MW in Gujarat
New research confirms residential PV tends to increase household power consumption
New Swiss research shows PV-powered homes can increase power consumption by up to 11% compared to non-solar households. This rise is linked to electric vehicle adoption or other high-usage appliances, which the study’s author notes is not inherently negative or wasteful.
Why solar power can’t just be industries’ CSR afterthought
Companies that treat solar as a core part of their energy strategy, rather than a side initiative, often see these benefits play out with striking clarity. The investment case is strong. In most cases, payback happens within five to seven years. After that, solar becomes a net-positive contributor to the balance sheet.
Photovoltaics vs. photovoltaic-thermal
Researchers in India say that photovoltaic-thermal (PVT) systems offer greater performance stability than conventional PV systems in hot climates. Using irradiance and temperature data, the team applied a Random Forest model that predicted efficiency classes with 97% accuracy.
Adani Green crosses 15 GW milestone in installed renewable energy capacity
Adani Green Energy Ltd (AGEL) has reached 15,539.9 MW of installed renewable energy capacity—the largest by any company in India.
Solarium, NISE sign MoU to develop solar-based heating solutions for cold regions
Solarium Green Energy Ltd has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE), under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, to jointly develop advanced solar-based heating technologies.
Ikea begins offering balcony solar kits
Swedish furniture retailer Ikea is selling plug-in solar kits in Germany, with storage-inclusive systems starting at €1,229 ($1,425) and reaching €2,800 for versions featuring four 520 W panels. The kits are designed for residential self-consumption and vary by capacity and configuration.
