Uttar Pradesh’s installed solar capacity surges by 1,150% from 400 MW to 5,000 MW in nine years
Uttar Pradesh has now surpassed 5 GW of installed solar capacity, marking an impressive increase of 1,150% from 400 MW in 2017.
China wafer prices unchanged as resumed purchases fail to lift market
In a new weekly update for pv magazine, OPIS, a Dow Jones company, provides a quick look at the main price trends in the global PV industry.
Sorigin secures 250 MW/500 MWh battery storage project in Rajasthan
Sorigin RE Services has secured its first standalone battery energy storage system (BESS) project in Rajasthan, featuring a capacity of 250 MW/500 MWh.
Government sets seven-day cut-off for ALMM wafer compliance
Bids submitted after seven days from the publication of the initial ALMM List-III for wafers must mandatorily specify the use of ALMM List-III-compliant wafers.
AI-powered BESS: The next frontier in grid stability and renewable integration
AI is transforming battery energy storage systems (BESS) through predictive load management, smart dispatch, and real-time performance optimisation – critical to India’s renewable energy ambitions.
India adds 119 GW of solar module, 9 GW of cell manufacturing capacity in 2025
Cumulative solar module manufacturing capacity reached around 210 GW as of Dec. 31, 2025, while cell manufacturing capacity totaled about 27 GW, according to Mercom’s new report.
Trump’s tariffs are a strategic opportunity to accelerate India’s domestic solar deployment, suggests new report
Increased solar deployment and stricter enforcement of renewable purchase obligations across states and industries can help Indian manufacturers get over a volatile period and position themselves to compete better in a global market, according to Bengaluru-based think tank Climate Risk Horizons.
Grid-forming BESS set to stabilize Australia’s hyperscale data centers
Australia has become one of the world’s most attractive destinations for hyperscale data centers, ranking among the top five to 10 markets globally by capacity. Drivers include large land availability in Renewable Energy Zones, renewable penetration exceeding 40% across the National Electricity Market (NEM), geopolitical stability, Five Eyes membership, and proximity to Asia-Pacific demand hubs.
Godrej Enterprises energy solutions pipeline reaches INR 2,600 crore
Godrej Enterprises Group has reported a project pipeline of INR 2,600 crore for its Energy Solutions business at the close of FY26, spanning transmission infrastructure, railway electrification and renewable energy projects. Supported by rising investments in power infrastructure and clean energy, the business expects to grow by around 15% by FY27.
Global solar capacity to reach 6 TW by 2031, says GlobalData
GlobalData says global renewable capacity will more than double to 8.4 TW by 2031, with PV reaching nearly 6 TW, a 13% compound annual growth rate from 2025 levels of 4.1 TW.
