Electric two- and three-wheelers already cheaper to own than petrol variants: CEEW
Electric two-wheelers have a lower total cost of ownership (TCO) of INR 1.48/km than INR 2.46/km for petrol models. Three-wheeler EVs cost INR 1.28/km versus INR 3.21/km for petrol.
INA Solar plans 3 GW PV cell line in Madhya Pradesh
The company expects to start operations on the 3 GW solar cell line by the first half of fiscal 2027.
Volks Energie wins second BPCL contract for solar plus lithium battery storage project
Volks Energie will deploy a solar-plus-storage system to provide off-grid power backup for the control stations and operational infrastructure of BPCL’s Irugur-Devangonthi Pipeline project.
ReNew Q4 profit soars 415% YoY on solar manufacturing boost
ReNew’s net profit for the quarter ended March 31, 2025 surged 415% year-on-year to INR 313.7 crore ($37 million) with external sales of solar modules and cells alone contributing INR 220 crore.
Ahaan Solar advances 2 GW solar module factory in Haryana
Utilizing advanced tunnel oxide passivated contact (TOPCon) technology, Ahaan Solar’s factory in Haryana will produce high-efficiency solar modules for both domestic and international markets.
SECI launches tender for 2 GW solar with 1 GW/4 GWh storage
Solar Energy Corp. of India (SECI) has issued a tender for the development of 2 GW of grid-connected solar projects integrated with 1 GW/4 GWh of energy storage. Bidding closes on July 22.
Why LFP batteries are gaining traction in India’s EV ecosystem
Leading EV manufacturers and battery suppliers in India are increasingly adopting Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) battery technology for entry-level and mid-range EVs. This is due to a balance of cost, safety, and durability that fits the Indian market’s practical needs.
Crompton secures INR 101-crore solar pumps order from MEDA
Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals has received a Letter of Award (LoA) for the design, manufacture, supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of 4,500 off-grid solar photovoltaic water pumping systems across Maharashtra under Component-B of the PM-KUSUM scheme. The turnkey project also includes a comprehensive five-year maintenance contract.
Reliance Industries Ltd enters ALMM list with high-efficiency HJT solar modules
Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) has been included in the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy’s (MNRE) Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) with its high-efficiency heterojunction (HJT) solar modules, featuring efficiencies of up to 23.12%.
Sembcorp awarded its first round-the-clock power project in India
Sembcorp Industries (Sembcorp) has secured its first 50 MW round-the-clock (RTC) power project from Solar Energy Corp. of India Ltd (SECI).
