Smart grids, smarter solar: Preparing India’s grid for high renewable penetration
Smart grids represent a fundamental shift in how electricity networks are planned and operated. By leveraging digital technologies, real-time communication, and automation, smart grids enable utilities to respond dynamically to changing grid conditions. For India, this transformation is critical to maintaining reliability while integrating large volumes of solar and wind power.
Onix Renewable signs MoU for green ammonia production facility, PM KUSUM solar projects in Gujarat
Onix Renewable Ltd has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the government of Gujarat for the establishment of a green ammonia production facility in Rajkot district with an investment of INR 10,000 crore. Additionally, it has proposed the implementation of PM-KUSUM Component-C projects at multiple locations across Gujarat
Elcogen expands into India and APAC to support industrial decarbonisation with advanced fuel cell technology
Elcogen, a European developer of solid oxide fuel cells and electrolysers, has announced its expansion into India and the wider Asia-Pacific region with the appointment of Anil Srikar Pavuluri as business development director for the region.
Solar accounted for 7.24 million jobs in 2024
The International Renewable Energy Agency’s annual review into employment finds solar held over 43% of global jobs in the renewable energy sector in 2024.
China switches on world’s first GWh-scale supercapacitor-energy storage project
The 500 MW/1 GWh Jiayuguan NingSheng project combines lithium batteries and supercapacitors to support grid stability and renewables integration.
Waaree Renewable Technologies records Q3 revenue of INR 851.06 crore
Waaree Renewable Technologies Ltd (WRTL), the EPC arm of the Waaree Group, reported its highest-ever third-quarter revenue of INR 851.06 crore for Q3 FY2026, marking a 136.18% year-on-year (YoY) increase from INR 360.35 crore in Q3 FY2025.
CEAT partners with CleanMax for 59 MW hybrid wind–solar projects for captive use
CEAT, a leading Indian tyre manufacturer, has partnered with CleanMax Enviro Energy Solutions Ltd (CleanMax) to develop 59 MW of hybrid wind–solar projects for captive consumption. The projects will supply renewable power to its Halol facility in Gujarat and Kanchipuram facility in Tamil Nadu.
Pace Digitek secures 300 MW solar EPC order from Bondada Engineering
Pace Digitek Ltd has secured the balance-of-systems package from Bondada Engineering Ltd (BEL) for a 300 MW solar project.
Powering the green shift: How India’s renewable energy workforce evolved in 2025 and what lies ahead in 2026
High solar irradiation, expanding wind corridors, improving transmission infrastructure, and declining storage costs position India to be one of the largest contributors to incremental global renewable capacity additions by 2030. This also strengthens India’s role as a long-term hub for renewable project execution talent.
ENGIE awarded 200 MW solar project with 100 MW/600 MWh battery storage by SECI
ENGIE has secured a 200 MW solar project paired with a 100 MW/600 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) in India. The project was awarded through a competitive bidding process conducted by the Solar Energy Corp. of India (SECI).
