How India finally switched on its electricity derivatives market
The introduction of electricity futures (derivatives) marks a significant step forward in modernizing India’s power market. The benefits are numerous: it offers a strong mechanism for hedging against price fluctuations; promotes more transparent and competitive price discovery; and improves overall market efficiency
ALMM for solar wafers: Advantage for early entrants
The Approved List of Models and Manufacturers for solar wafers (ALMM List III) could enable solar manufacturers that establish wafer capacity early to achieve superior margins in FY2029/30, as wafer demand is expected to align with broader market demand thereafter.
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.
Deploy grid-forming batteries now to avoid costly infrastructure later, says ESIG
Large-scale batteries with grid-forming software can sustain grid reliability as renewables replace synchronous fossil generators, says an ESIG report. The report focuses on test procedures to validate grid-forming capabilities.
Alpex Solar raises INR 260.17 crore through preferential issue
The company will utilise the proceeds to complete its ongoing expansion and achieve full-scale production of solar cells, modules, and aluminium frames.
Jakson Group hosts Sri Lankan and Maldivian ministers at Greater Noida solar facility
Kumara Jayakody, Minister of Energy, Government of Sri Lanka, and Muaviyath Mohamed, Minister of State, Environment and Tourism, Maldives, recently visited Jakson Group’s fully automated solar module manufacturing facility in Greater Noida to witness its advanced capabilities and explore avenues for clean energy partnerships.
ACME Solar’s 250 MW renewable energy project secures “ICRA AA-/Stable” rating upgrade
The rating applies to ACME Aklera Power Technology’s 250 MW renewable energy capacity in Rajasthan for its INR 1,072 crore term loan facility from Bank of America, Standard Chartered Bank and India Infradebt Limited.
A tightened U.S. solar trade environment
Tariffs, foreign content restrictions, and antidumping and countervailing duty investigations have reshaped the landscape for imports of solar components and manufactured products.
India expected to add over 45 GW of solar capacity in FY 2026: SBICAPS
India installed 18 GW of solar power capacity in the first five months of FY 2026 and is on track to add over 45 GW during the fiscal year, according to a new report by SBICAPS.
Carbon as collateral: The next big idea in consumer lending for green assets
Carbon as collateral represents a practical financial innovation that can influence the pace of sustainable adoption in India. It assigns clear monetary value to environmental benefit and integrates this into consumer lending models. With appropriate regulatory backing and reliable accounting systems, the idea holds potential to expand credit availability, reduce cost barriers and support national climate commitments while creating long term economic opportunities.
