Markets & Policy
India’s solar industry is fundamentally shaped by policy frameworks, national goals like the 500 GW renewable energy target, and instruments such as the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme, KUSUM program, and various state-level incentives. This category offers deep analysis and updates on auctions, tariffs, import duties, domestic content requirements, and shifting investment dynamics. We explore how central and state governments collaborate with the private sector to overcome infrastructure, grid, and regulatory challenges—making this one of the world’s most closely watched energy transition markets.
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India curtailed more than 8 TWh of solar generation in Q1 FY2027: Kearney
India curtailed more than 8 TWh of solar power generation between April and June 2026, with grid congestion identified as a major factor, according to a report by global management consulting firm Kearney. The report says the nation’s ambition to hit 500 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030 will depend on how quickly the power transmission network scales up its planning, execution, and digitalization capabilities.
Beyond the battery: Building India’s electronics backbone for the energy transition
The energy-storage value chain should not be viewed only through the lens of battery chemistry and gigawatt-hours. There is a parallel value chain developing around the battery, covering design, PCBA, embedded controls, power electronics, sensing, communication, testing and system integration.
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ISA drafts program for scaling rooftop solar to be launched at RE-INVEST 2017, India
The program will be launched during RE-INVEST 2017, India on December 8. The event will hold several other sessions, including the launch of International Solar Alliance (ISA). Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron are likely to attend the ISA Founding Ceremony.
Raj Kumar Singh kicks off Global RE-Invest 2017 and Founding Ceremony of ISA
Addressing the gathering, R K Singh, Minister for MNRE, said, “by 2030, 40% of India’s energy needs would be met by Renewable Energy.” Also, at the event Kiribati signed the ISA framework, becoming the 41st country to do so.
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IESA presents ambitious India Energy Storage Policy
The Indian Energy Storage Association’s Forum 2017 covered two broad topics – first, policy discussion on Electric Vehicles (EV), manufacturing and innovation in the energy storage sector. Secondly, the forum examined the integration of Energy Storage Systems (ESS) with the renewable energy sector.
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Sachin Tendulkar bats for solar, plays straight drive by lighting up rural areas in India
The Bharat Ratna awardee and India’s most beloved cricketer, Sachin Tendulkar has collaborated with Schneider Electric for its “Spreading Happiness in Diya Foundation (SHIF)” campaign with solar home lighting systems.
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