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Tata Power Renewable Energy Ltd (TPREL) has implemented a 50 kWp rooftop solar installation at Hotel Barath in Leh, marking the first commercial rooftop solar project in the Union Territory of Ladakh.

Indraprastha Gas Ltd (IGL) has invited bids for the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) of a 200 MW DC (160 MW AC) solar power project integrated with a battery energy storage system (BESS) in Rajasthan.

Ratul Puri, Chairman of Hindustan Power, speaks to pv magazine about the key challenges in scaling renewable energy deployment, the growing role of battery storage and carbon markets, and Hindustan Power’s strategy in supporting India’s clean energy transition.

One of the biggest constraints in the hydrogen economy today is the lack of transport infrastructure. Moving hydrogen remains expensive and logistically complex without pipelines.

Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi highlighted that renewable energy is becoming a critical determinant of competitiveness in key industrial sectors such as steel, aluminium, chemicals, automotive and textiles. He emphasised the importance of emerging areas including green hydrogen, battery storage, pumped hydro, offshore wind and round-the-clock renewable energy solutions in the next phase of growth.

Ceigall India Ltd has secured a 50 MW standalone battery energy storage system (BESS) project in Punjab. The project was awarded through a tariff-based competitive bidding process conducted by Punjab State Power Corp. Ltd for 1,000 MWh battery storage capacity.

Revenue from operations for FY2025–26 increased to INR 1,913 crore, representing a 28% growth YoY.  Profit after tax (PAT) surged 341% to INR 85.6 crore.

Renewables business PAT increased 59% YoY to INR 1,994 crore (including INR 857 crore from solar cell and module manufacturing unit).

Hybrid energy systems are set to play a crucial role in shaping the future of energy infrastructure. With advancements in smart grid technologies, artificial intelligence, and predictive analytics, these systems will become even more efficient and adaptive. They offer a scalable and sustainable solution to meet rising energy demands while reducing carbon emissions and enhancing energy security.

While the National Critical Mineral Mission (NCMM) aims to create regulatory and institutional enablers to develop the critical minerals supply chain, focused capital expenditure is needed to accelerate large-scale mining, refining, and processing. The NCMM creates intent and incentives, but outcomes will depend on institutional execution.