Solar power for smarter, greener cities
India’s solar journey is not just about energy generation, it’s about transforming how cities are built and lived in. A multidisciplinary approach involving policy, technology, and civic engagement will be crucial to accelerate this transition. With the right push, India can lead the global shift toward climate-resilient, smart, and sustainable urban ecosystems.
Solarium Green secures INR 26.62 crore rooftop solar EPC projects from NVVN
Solarium Green Energy has secured two new EPC work orders worth a total of INR 26.62 crore from NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam Ltd (NVVN) for the development of grid-connected rooftop solar projects across various sites in the Northeastern States.
Maharashtra launches 2 GW/4 GWh battery storage tender
Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co. Ltd. (MSEDCL) has launched a tender to select developers for setting up 2 GW/4 GWh of battery energy storage systems (BESS) across multiple MSEDCL-provided locations, connected to the intra-state transmission system.
Waaree Energies records INR 4,597.18 crore revenue in Q1 FY 2026
Waaree Energies Ltd has reached an order book of 25 GW—comprising 58.7% overseas and 41.3% domestic orders—valued at approximately INR 49,000 crore.
Surplus solar panels offer timely solution for industry under pressure
Supply chain challenges, subsidies and tariff uncertainties are forcing the solar energy industry to find significant cost efficiencies. As older models of installed solar panels become harder to source, the growing second-life solar market helps industry find replacement panels and other equipment.
Dual PV module cooling tech based on water, air
Scientists in Hungary have built an experimental rig that uses a 60 W polycrystalline solar panel with 152 holes drilled into its frame for air cooling, as well as high-conductivity copper alloy pipes and fins placed on its back for water cooling.
Adani Green Energy consolidated profit up 31% YoY to INR 824 crore
Adani Green Energy Ltd (AGEL) has reported a consolidated net profit of INR 824 crore for the first quarter of FY 2025-26, up 31% year-on-year (YoY) from INR 629 crore in Q1 FY 2025.
AMPIN Energy, Nxtra by Airtel partner for additional 205,167 MWh supply from ISTS solar-wind hybrid projects
The additional green power will allow for low-carbon computing and reduce Nxtra emissions by 149,156 tCO2e annually.
UK parliament calls for solar supply chain law, forced labor import ban
Cross-party human rights committee says legislation needed to combat forced labor in solar supply chains, in report urging the UK government to introduce mandatory due diligence measures. Solar Energy UK expresses disappointment in committee’s portrayal of the UK solar industry.
India successfully tests first hydrogen-powered train coach
Indian Railways has successfully tested the nation’s first hydrogen-powered coach at the Integral Coach Factory (ICF) in Chennai.
