Italy’s latest renewables auction attracts 17.5 GW of solar project proposals
Italy’s first solar auction under the transitional FER X incentive scheme drew 17.5 GW in project proposals and an additional 2.87 GW in wind bids, according to state-run energy agency Gestore dei Servizi Energetici (GSE).
Tata Power inaugurates green energy skilling centre in Delhi
Tata Power’s Green Energy Skill Centre will impart training in renewable energy technologies, including solar PV system installation, commissioning and operation and maintenance, energy storage, pumped hydro storage, and electrical safety to prepare future-ready green energy workforce for the country’s energy transition.
“India on track to achieve 50% renewable energy milestone by year-end”: Union power minister
“India is on track to achieve the milestone of 50% renewable energy share in its total installed power generation capacity by the end of the year,” said union power minister Manohar Lal Khattar at the 11th edition of India Energy Storage Week (IESW) 2025.
Powering a greener future through India’s clean energy transition
As India adds more intermittent renewables like solar and wind to its energy mix, modernising the electricity grid becomes a priority. Grid expansion, integration of battery storage systems, and digital monitoring tools are critical to accommodate fluctuations in generation and demand.
NLC India to infuse INR 1,631 crore into renewable energy arm
State-owned NLC India Ltd has approved an investment of up to INR 1,630.89 crore in its wholly owned subsidiary, NLC India Renewables Ltd (NIRL), through equity infusion
India installed 17.4 GW utility-scale solar, 5.15 GW rooftop PV capacity in FY 2025: JMK Research
Rajasthan led the annual solar additions with 6.5 GW, followed by Gujarat (3.6 GW) and Maharashtra (2.3 GW).
Hindustan Power begins work on 435 MWp solar project in Uttar Pradesh
The 435 MWp solar power project in Lalitpur advances the state’s goal of 22 GW renewable energy capacity by 2026–27 while generating local jobs and promoting sustainable development.
JSW Energy commissions 189 MW solar and 72 MW wind power capacity
JSW Energy has commissioned 261 MW of renewable energy, taking its total installed capacity to 12.8 GW.
Japan’s 24th solar auction concludes with average final price of $0.028/kWh
Japan has allocated 79 MW of PV capacity in its latest procurement exercise. The highest price in the auction was JPY 7.79 ($0.054) /kWh.
SolarPower Europe maps EU solar tracker supply chain
SolarPower Europe has underscored the role of domestic mounting system manufacturers in driving PV deployment across Europe, while calling for the adoption of international customs codes, stricter quality standards, and the inclusion of fixed-tilt racking systems in national resilience technology lists under the EU Net-Zero Industry Act (NZIA).
