India must leverage its mature renewable energy base to sustainably power its global AI data centre hub ambitions: Deloitte report
India’s expanding renewable energy base and clean power can play a central role in supporting the next phase of data center growth, supported by smarter power sourcing, stronger grid readiness and coordinated policy action to ensure reliable and sustainable energy at scale, says a new report by Deloitte Asia Pacific.
SECI launches 870 MWp solar module tender
The Solar Energy Corp. of India (SECI) has issued a tender for the supply of 870 MWp of solar PV modules manufactured using domestically produced cells.
NTPC REL commissions additional 165 MW at Khavda-II solar PV project
Following the commissioning of the first 210 MW phase, NTPC Renewable Energy Ltd, an arm of NTPC Green Energy Ltd, has commissioned an additional 165 MW at its 1,200 MW Khavda-II solar PV project in Gujarat.
“We’re ready to support our customers’ energy transition—whether from electrons or molecules”: Thermax executive VP
Arun Unni, Executive Vice President and Business Head – New Energy & Head of Strategy at Thermax, speaks to pv magazine about the evolving green hydrogen market, electrolysis economics, and the company’s ambitions in this space through global technology tie-ups. He also discusses the emerging carbon credit trading system and new opportunities for Thermax in biomass, sustainable fuels, and round-the-clock renewable energy solutions.
India adds 7.8 GW of open access solar in 2025
Cumulative open-access (off-site commercial and industrial) solar installations surpassed 30 GW as of Dec. 31, 2025.
REC conducts live demo of peer‑to‑peer decentralized energy transaction at India AI Impact Summit 2026
During the live peer-to-peer energy trading demo, Arun Singh, a farmer from Meerut (Uttar Pradesh), used a secure, blockchain‑enabled platform to sell surplus solar‑generated electricity directly to Lakshmi, a garment shop owner in Delhi.
ACME Solar secures PPA with SECI for 190 MW wind-solar hybrid project
ACME Solar arm ACME Urja One has signed a 25-year power purchase agreement with Solar Energy Corp. of India (SECI) for a 190 MW wind-solar hybrid project with assured peak power supply.
India’s 2030 battery gigafactory ambition: Strengths, bottlenecks and solutions
The number of operational battery gigafactories will increase significantly, with more than 30 manufacturing sites expected to be in operation by 2030, targeting a total production capacity exceeding 290 GWh. However, challenges such as raw material and skilled labor shortages, insufficient R&D investment, and a lack of long-term strategic planning remain.
Saatvik Green Energy secures INR 44.10 crore solar module order
Saatvik Solar Industries has received and accepted an order worth INR 44.10 crore for the supply of solar PV modules. The order is scheduled for execution by March 2026.
Renewables’ share to reach 26% of total power generation by FY2026-end: Infomerics Ratings
Infomerics Ratings expects renewable energy (RE) to account for 26% of India’s total power generation by the end of FY2026, despite softer demand conditions.
