Utility Scale PV

The long-term value of a solar power plant depends on its ability to consistently deliver expected energy output. Soiling is a predictable and manageable factor that directly affects both performance and revenue. Addressing it through regular and structured cleaning practices is essential for maintaining efficiency and protecting returns.

NTPC Renewable Energy Ltd has invited bids for the balance of system (BoS) package for the development of 900 MW of grid-connected solar PV projects at Kurnool in Andhra Pradesh. The tender covers two projects (500 MW and 400 MW) with a combined capacity of 900 MW.

While a significant share of state-run energy firms’ current fossil fuel capital expenditure is tied to ongoing projects, new and incremental investments can be progressively rebalanced toward clean energy, says Deepak Sharma, a consultant at the International Institute for Sustainable Development.

The 1.6 MW Nexus pilot project in California has demonstrated that solar panels installed over irrigation canals can significantly reduce water evaporation and algae growth by 85%, while also showing operational efficiency.

Rays Power Infra today announced that it has commissioned 1.1 GW of solar capacity in the financial year 2026, marking its largest single-year addition to date. The installations, spread across Karnataka, Rajasthan and Gujarat, take the company’s cumulative commissioned portfolio beyond 2.4 GWp.

The intelligent integration of solar and storage is no longer optional. Data-driven approaches are essential to ensure compliance, efficiency, and long-term reliability. Building systems with insight not only prevents costly mistakes but also creates an energy ecosystem that is not just larger, but smarter, more resilient, and adaptable to future demands.

Renewable energy is abundant but intermittent. Demand is growing but uneven. Infrastructure exists but is often misaligned with where and when power is needed. In this environment, the grid has become more than a passive network; it is an active balancing system. Its resilience will determine whether the energy transition delivers stability or introduces volatility.

India’s rising power demand is increasingly being met by renewables, particularly during daytime peak hours. However, rising renewable curtailment shows that grid infrastructure and flexibility are not keeping pace with clean energy growth. With stronger transmission networks, more flexible grid operations, and faster battery deployment, a larger share of evening and night-time demand can also be met through non-fossil sources.

Advait Energy Transitions has incorporated three wholly owned subsidiaries focused on battery storage, carbon advisory, and power generation. The newly formed entities—Advait Battery Ecosystems, Advait Carbon Advisory & Renewables Assets, and Advait Unified Renewable Assets—expand the company’s presence across the clean energy value chain, from BESS manufacturing to carbon advisory and asset ownership.

India’s renewable energy push is inherently decentralized. Solar parks in Rajasthan, wind farms in Gujarat and Tamil Nadu, and hybrid projects across states are often located far from consumption centers. Bridging these geographical gaps requires robust, resilient, and future ready transmission network. Without it, even the most ambitious generation targets risk underutilization.