Solar-plus-storage could meet 90% of India’s electricity demand economically
New modelling by Ember finds that solar paired with battery storage could supply 90% of India’s electricity demand at a levelised cost of electricity (LCOE) of INR 5.06/kWh ($56/MWh).
Aroma Solar launches 1.2 GW fully automated module manufacturing facility in North India
Agricultural exporter Aroma Agrotech’s subsidiary opens fully automated TOPCon solar module production line in Karnal, Haryana, with an annual capacity of 1.2 GW.
AB Energia launches distributed solar platform targeting residential and MSME segments in India
The company has appointed Sagar Saxena as chief executive officer of Arkannect. He will lead the platform’s growth, market expansion, and customer adoption, starting with the high-growth markets of Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Kerala, and Uttar Pradesh.
Kosol Energie airlifts 100 tonnes of solar cells to Ahmedabad
This strategic airlift was undertaken to ensure uninterrupted PV module manufacturing and supply for customers across utility-scale and commercial & industrial (C&I) segments, supporting critical project timelines.
QCIL signs solar power pacts with AMPIN, Radiance for multi-state hospital network
Quality Care India Ltd (QCIL), one of India’s leading healthcare platforms, has signed agreements with AMPIN Energy and Radiance Renewables to procure solar power for its five facilities across Odisha, Chhattisgarh, and Maharashtra. AMPIN Energy will service QCIL’s facilities in Odisha and Chhattisgarh, while Radiance Renewables will execute the projects in Maharashtra.
US solar module prices face upward pressure
Median solar module pricing in the United States reached $0.28 per watt as the market adjusted to intensified trade enforcement and new Foreign Entity of Concern compliance requirements, according to the Q1 2026 Quarterly Pricing & Domestic Content Report from Anza.
Global solar additions reached record 511 GW in 2025, says IRENA
Latest figures from the International Renewable Energy Agency find solar contributed the majority of a record 692 GW of renewables capacity added worldwide last year.
Jakson Green consortium signs 85,000 tpa green ammonia purchase agreement with SECI
Jakson Green Ltd, through its consortium with Ocior Energy, has signed a green ammonia purchase agreement with Solar Energy Corp. of India Ltd to supply 85,000 metric tons per annum of green ammonia.
Feston to set up 3 GWh BESS factory
Feston SEV, a Chennai-based solar inverter and energy technology company, is entering battery energy storage system (BESS) manufacturing with plans to set up a BESS facility with an annual production capacity of 3 GW. Its upcoming facility will produce 5 kWh to 5 MWh solutions, catering to residential and commercial segments.
Indian startup launches plug-and-play hydrogen cooking unit
Indian clean-tech startup Greenvize has launched a compact hydrogen-based cooking system designed for residential and commercial kitchens. The system integrates a proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolyser directly into a cooking unit, enabling on-site hydrogen generation from water without the need for storage or distribution infrastructure.
