PM-KUSUM scheme for solarizing irrigation delivers strong benefits for DISCOMs and farmers but faces scale-up challenges
Solar-powered irrigation under the PM KUSUM Scheme offers an opportunity to reduce the agricultural power subsidy burden while providing reliable daytime electricity and boosting farmers’ incomes, according to a new report. However, the report notes several practical challenges that have slowed its uptake.
Tata Power selects Databricks to drive data and AI transformation across its operations
Tata Power has announced the enterprise-wide adoption of the Databricks platform to accelerate its data and AI transformation, aiming to improve operational efficiency, decision-making, and digital innovation across all its business clusters.
Premier Energies secures INR 2,577 crore solar cell, module orders in Q4 FY 2026
Premier Energies Ltd has received orders worth INR 2,577 crore in Q4 FY 2026 for the supply of 1.6 GW of solar cells and modules. The orders are scheduled for execution across FY 2027 and FY 2028.
Godrej Enterprises wins 98 MWp open-access solar project in Haryana
Godrej Enterprises’ Energy Solutions Business has secured an order to develop a 98 MWp (70 MW AC) open-access solar power plant on a turnkey basis in Sirsa, Haryana. The project is its largest order by capacity and the largest open-access solar project in the state.
Sunsure Energy signs 30 MWp solar PPAs with Wonder Cement
Sunsure Energy, a provider of round-the-clock renewable energy solutions for businesses and utilities, has signed three long-term solar open-access power purchase agreements (PPAs) with Wonder Cement.
India’s 60% non-fossil energy target hinges on scaling debt financing
India’s ambition to achieve a 60% non-fossil fuel share in its energy mix by 2035 faces a critical financing challenge, with annual investment in renewables, storage, and transmission projected to rise sharply from $68 billion by 2032 to $145 billion by 2035—according to a new report by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA).
CleanMax commissions 185 MW wind-solar hybrid project in Gujarat
The 185 MW wind-solar hybrid project commissioned at Kalavad serves 17 corporate customers under group captive model to support demand of energy-intensive manufacturing.
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.
