Utility Scale PV

The gradual phase-out of ISTS charges waiver for solar and wind projects–75% for projects commissioned by June 30, 2026, 50% by June 30, 2027, and 25% by June 30, 2028, and zero thereafter–is bound to push up final price for end consumers. The shift could increase tariffs by INR 0.40–0.50 per unit

Serentica Renewables has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with the Solar Energy Corp. of India (SECI) for 100 MW of round-the-clock (RTC) renewable power. To ensure the RTC power supply, it will deploy a mix of wind and solar power capacities, backed with battery energy storage systems.

The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) is set to release final guidelines for virtual power purchase agreements (VPPAs), potentially unlocking financing opportunities for over 40 GW of uncontracted renewable energy projects across the country.

Polycab has launched its UT Series 350kW three-phase string inverter for utility-scale solar projects in Tamil Nadu. Offering 15/12 MPPTs, this series comes with a maximum 15A/20A DC input current per string, thus supporting bifacial 182mm/210mm modules.

Statkraft has signed an agreement to sell approximately 1.5 GWp of its renewable energy portfolio in Rajasthan, comprising the recently commissioned 445 MWp Khidrat solar plant and around 1,000 MWp of solar and wind projects at various stages of development.

Utility-scale solar investment fell 19% globally, led by mainland China, Spain, Greece, and Brazil, while EU spending rose 63%, says BloombergNEF (BNEF).

In recent months, solar energy has been recognised by the EU Commission as critical grid infrastructure, with a growing awareness around cybersecurity in particular raising questions about Europe’s energy security. In this article, solar cybersecurity specialist Uri Sadot – Managing Director at SolarDefend and Elected Chairman of SolarPower Europe’s Digitalization Group – discusses what PV installers, developers, EPCs and system owners can do to better protect themselves – and the grid.

Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy Ltd (SWREL) has received a Letter of Intent for a Balance-of-System EPC package for a 300 MW AC (420 MW DC) solar PV project in the Indian state of Rajasthan.

Waaree Renewable Technologies Ltd has secured a Letter of Award (LoA) for the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) of an 870 MW AC (1,218 MWp) grid-connected ground-mounted solar power project.

ACME Solar Holdings has executed a share purchase agreement to acquire 100% equity shares of AK Renewable Infra for an enterprise value of INR 79.25 crore.