SECI concludes 1.2 GW/4.8 GWh renewables-plus-storage tender at INR 6.27/kWh
The Solar Energy Corp. of India (SECI) has concluded its tender for the development of 1.2 GW of renewable energy projects coupled with energy storage systems (ESS), designed to provide 4.8 GWh of assured peak power supply daily (1,200 MW for four hours). The lowest discovered tariff under the auction was INR 6.27/kWh.
Saudi Arabia could hit net-zero emissions by 2060, with 151 GW of solar
Saudi researchers outlined pathways for Saudi Arabia to reach net-zero power sector emissions by 2060, requiring up to 3.6% of land – mostly for onshore wind – with 151.3 GW of solar PV covering only 0.16% of the country.
GameChange Solar to supply trackers for 1,290 MWp Bisha plant in Saudi Arabia
GameChange Solar has won an order to supply its Genius Tracker 1P system for the 1,290 MWp Bisha solar PV independent power plant in Saudi Arabia. The project is being developed by ACWA Power, with L&T as the EPC partner.
NLC wins 600 MW solar-plus-storage project from SECI
NLC India Ltd has secured a 600 MW solar project coupled with a 300 MW/1,800 MWh energy storage system (ESS) from the Solar Energy Corp. of India (SECI). The company said its wholly owned subsidiary, NLC India Renewables Ltd (NIRL), has received a letter of award for the project.
Thermal anchors grid reliability as renewables drive power capacity in FY2027: India Ratings
Coal-based thermal power is expected to remain the backbone of electricity generation in FY27, accounting for around 70%, even as renewable energy continues to dominate incremental capacity additions.
Brazil curtails 20% of solar and wind output in 2025, with losses at $1.2 billion
Brazil curtailed about one-fifth of its solar and wind generation in 2025, wasting an estimated BRL 6.5 billion ($1.23 billion), as grid constraints and demand mismatches pushed the power system close to operational safety limits on 16 days, according to a report from Volt Robotics.
Druk Green Power, Carbon Resources to collaborate on new solar and hydropower projects in Bhutan
Bhutan’s Druk Green Power Corporation and India’s Carbon Resources Private Limited have agreed to collaborate on new solar and hydropower projects in Bhutan with capacities between 100 MW and 250 MW.
Why transformers are the unsung heroes of India’s green revolution
We are preparing for a future where transformers are dynamic energy hubs, stabilizing a grid that is constantly fluctuating between charging EVs and absorbing solar export.
India’s Union Budget 2026–27 removes customs duty on solar glass inputs, lithium battery cell machinery, and critical minerals processing equipment
India’s Union Budget 2026–27 extends basic customs duty (BCD) exemptions on the import of capital goods used for lithium-ion cell production for battery energy storage systems (BESS), as well as capital goods required for processing critical minerals. It also removes the 7.5% BCD on sodium antimonate used in solar glass manufacturing.
Adani Green Energy rated BBB+ with stable outlook by JCR
Japan Credit Rating Agency (JCR), Japan’s leading rating agency, has assigned Adani Green Energy Ltd (AGEL) a long-term foreign currency credit rating of BBB+ with a Stable outlook, at par with India’s sovereign credit rating of BBB+.
