SJVN’s 1 GW Bikaner solar project nears completion with 830.70 MW commissioned
SJVN Green Energy Ltd. (SGEL) has commenced commercial operations of an additional 100.56 MW under its 1,000 MW Bikaner solar power project. With this, the project’s cumulative commissioned capacity has reached 830.70 MW, with the remaining capacity expected to come online soon.
Tata Group expands solar energy footprint, plans EV manufacturing in Uttar Pradesh
Tata Group is developing two 50 MW solar power plants in Bundelkhand and Prayagraj, along with rooftop solar projects across several districts in Uttar Pradesh. Aligned with Uttar Pradesh’s EV subsidy policy, the Group is exploring opportunities to set up dedicated electric vehicle manufacturing facilities in the State.
New report charts path to securing raw material supply chains for India’s EV growth
A new report by KPMG outlines strategies to enhance resilience and competitiveness in India’s electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem amid sharply rising demand for critical raw materials such as lithium, nickel, cobalt, and rare earth elements.
India sees dramatic plunge in battery storage costs, Ministry reports
Market trends suggest battery energy storage systems (BESS) will likely operate 1.5 cycles per day, bringing the effective storage cost down to just INR 2.8/kWh (0.031/kWh), the Ministry said on Monday.
Onix Solar secures INR 148.80 crore non-DCR module order from Vikran Engineering
Onix Solar will design, manufacture, and supply 193,550 non-DCR TOPCon 620 Wp solar modules for the Vikran project.
Kosol Energie to install 4 MW solar plant for Mafatlal’s Nadiad manufacturing facility
Kosol Energie has announced a collaboration with Mafatlal Industries Ltd (MIL) for the installation of a 4 MWp (DC) ground-mounted solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant at its Nadiad unit for captive consumption.
Jakson to set up high-tech solar PV module recycling line in partnership with Europe’s Ecoprogetti
Jakson Engineers Ltd will set up a high-tech solar PV module recycling plant capable of recycling around 5,00,000 PV modules, or approximately 13,500 tonnes of modules per year, recovering critical materials and enabling responsible end-of-life solar management. The recycling line will be supplied by Ecoprogetti.
Solex Energy partners with Malaysia’s TT Vision on solar manufacturing automation and talent development
Solex Energy Ltd has signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Malaysia-based automation technology company TT Vision Holdings Berhad to collaborate on advancing solar manufacturing automation, engineering excellence, and talent development in India.
Waaree Energies hits 22.3 GW global solar module capacity
Waaree Energies has achieved an aggregate solar module manufacturing capacity of around 22.3 GW globally, comprising 19.7 GW in India and 2.6 GW in the United States, following a recent 1.5 GW expansion at its Samakhiali facility in Kutch, Gujarat.
Renewables’ share in Indian textile industry’s total power consumption rises
The average share of renewable energy in the Indian textile industry’s total energy consumption increased from about 14% in FY2023 to nearly 18% in FY2025, according to a new report from ICRA ESG Ratings Ltd.
