CERC to finalise virtual PPA guidelines soon
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 launches 350kW three-phase string inverter for utility-scale solar projects
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 signs agreement to sell solar, wind projects in India to Serentica
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.
Renewables investments shifting from US to EU, says BloombergNEF
Utility-scale solar investment fell 19% globally, led by mainland China, Spain, Greece, and Brazil, while EU spending rose 63%, says BloombergNEF (BNEF).
The Cybersecurity gap in solar and how to close it
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 wins 300 MW AC solar project worth INR 415 crore
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 secures LoA for 1.2 GWp solar project
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 to acquire AK Renewable Infra
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.
U.S. installs 14.5 GW of large-scale solar in the first half of 2025
Solar represented 75% of grid capacity additions in the first half, followed distantly by wind and natural gas, said new data from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
Ceigall secures LOIs for 337 MW solar power projects from MSEDCL
Ceigall will set up grid-connected solar power projects at multiple locations across Maharashtra to supply 337 MW of contracted power to Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co. Ltd.
