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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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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 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.

Indian economy size is likely to surpass $5 trillion by 2030, driven by manufacturing expansion, infrastructure development, and strong economic reforms. However, sustaining that growth requires not just clean energy but also one that is predictable, uninterrupted and dispatchable.

Agratas, the Tata group’s global battery business, has reported progress on its Sanand battery facility in India, with the steel frame now complete. Production is expected to commence in 2027.