Utility Scale PV

The clean energy transition carries a real risk of replicating the extractive habits of the fossil fuel era, just with different inputs. Land grabs for solar. Rare earth mining for batteries. Water consumption for green hydrogen. None of these are arguments against the transition. They are arguments for doing it intelligently. Floating solar is one example of that intelligence made practical.

India’s renewable power generation from solar, wind, hydro and bioenergy rose by a record 98 TWh (+24%) in 2025, driven by strong growth in solar and wind, according to a report by Ember. The increase was twice the nation’s electricity demand growth of 49 TWh, which was abnormally low owing to milder temperatures and slower industrial activity. As a result, India’s fossil power generation fell by 3.3%. 

As the energy-generating capacity scales up, it becomes critical to integrate intelligent embedded control and connectivity solutions. With a concerted effort to utilize the advances in power electronics and connectivity solutions, it is possible to achieve self-reliant, environmentally friendly, and efficient energy systems that can power a nation.

Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy Ltd (SWREL) has reported consolidated revenue from operations of INR 7,548 crore for FY2026, its highest since listing.

Researchers in the United States reviewed claims about PFAS in solar panels and found that while fluoropolymers may be used in limited components like backsheets or coatings, there is no confirmed evidence of PFAS leaching from commercially deployed modules. The study highlights widespread confusion between different PFAS types and emphasizes the need for clearer communication and transparency around fluoropolymer use in PV technologies.

Hindustan Power, an integrated energy company in India, has secured a 100 MW AC solar power project from Punjab State Power Corp. Ltd. The project, to be developed in Punjab, will require installation of around 140–150 MWp of solar capacity.

The communities that engage earliest with the clean energy transition benefit most deeply from it. But community engagement does not happen automatically. It requires deliberate investment in workforce development, accessible training, and policies that channel economic benefit back to the localities where energy is generated.

Latest report from the International Energy Agency says last year’s 600 TWh increase in solar PV was the largest-ever electricity generation increase by any source in one year, outside of periods of post-crisis recovery.

Kosol Energie has completed the installation and commissioning of a 142 MWp ground-mounted solar project for Coal India Ltd in Gujarat, deploying n-type TOPCon bifacial modules based on POE–POE encapsulation technology.

India installed around 28.6 GW of utility-scale solar and 7.9 GW of rooftop solar capacity in calendar year 2025—according to Annual India Solar & Wind Report Card – CY2025 by JMK Research.