“Standalone battery storage is a strategic differentiator for us,” says Sunsure’s Kartikeya Sharma
Sunsure Energy, founded in 2014, has evolved from a solar developer into a clean energy solutions provider delivering integrated power solutions across solar, wind, and battery storage. Kartikeya Sharma, co-founder and chief business officer at Sunsure, speaks to pv magazine on the key trends reshaping India’s renewable energy landscape, the rising role of battery storage, and Sunsure’s plans for the market.
IEA revises India’s 2025-30 renewables growth forecast upward by 10%
The International Energy Agency (IEA) expects India to add nearly 345 GW of renewable energy capacity between 2025 and 2030 — a 10% increase over last year’s forecast. The upward revision is driven by record auction volumes in 2024, a new rooftop solar scheme, and faster permitting for pumped storage hydropower projects.
Juniper Green signs PPA with TATA Power for 70 MW FDRE power project
Juniper Green Energy Ltd has secured a 25-year power purchase agreement with TATA Power Co. Ltd for a 70 MW firm and dispatchable renewable energy (FDRE) power project. To supply the contracted power, it will deploy 180 MWp of renewable energy (solar and wind) capacity backed with around 280 MWh of battery storage.
Tata Power Renewable signs 80 MW FDRE PPA with Tata Power Mumbai Distribution
Tata Power Renewable Energy Ltd (TPREL) will develop a project combining solar, wind and battery storage components to ensure 80 MW firm and dispatchable renewable power supply during peak demand hours.
Adani Green reaches 16.7 GW of operating renewable capacity
Adani Green Energy Ltd (AGEL) has achieved a total operational renewable energy generation capacity of 16,679.80 MW with the recent commissioning of solar, wind, and hybrid projects at Khavda, Gujarat.
Adani Green switches on 408.1 MW renewable energy projects at Khavda
Adani Green Energy Ltd has operationalized 87.5 MW solar, 124.8 MW wind, and 195.8 MW hybrid power projects at Khavda, Gujarat, through its various stepdown subsidiaries.
KPI Green secures INR 3,200 crore SBI sanction for 1+ GWp solar and hybrid projects in Gujarat
KPI Green Energy Ltd has secured a sanction of INR 3,200 crore from State Bank of India to part-finance the development of its Independent Power Producer (IPP) portfolio clean energy projects aggregating over 1 GWp in Gujarat.
Why phasing out ISTS waiver is a step towards equitable energy development
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
ACME Solar secures INR 3,892 crore SBI Funding for 400 MW FDRE project
ACME Solar has secured long-term project financing of INR 3,892 crore from the State Bank of India (SBI) for the development and construction of a 400 MW Firm and Dispatchable Renewable Energy (FDRE) project.
Prime minister Narendra Modi unveils vision for energy self-reliance on 79th Independence Day
On the occasion of India’s 79th Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled India’s roadmap to energy self-reliance, highlighting key milestones in solar energy and green hydrogen.
