India installed 18 GW solar in first half of 2025, says Mercom report
India added 18 GW of new solar power capacity in the first half of 2025, with over 11 GW installed in the second quarter alone.
India finalizing CCUS Mission roadmap, outlay
The Union Government is finalizing the roadmap and financial outlay for the much-anticipated Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS) Mission, said Rajnath Ram, Adviser for Energy, Natural Resources & Environment at government policy thinktank NITI Aayog.
India’s solar EPC evolution: Why boutique firms are attracting institutional capital
Boutique EPC companies prioritize efficiency, customization, and site-specific solutions, and they frequently outperform their larger counterparts in terms of cost-performance ratios.
Waaree Energies secures 452 MW solar module order in USA
Waaree Energies Ltd announced that its arm Waaree Solar Americas has signed the agreement with a US developer to supply 452 MW of advanced solar modules.
Ohmium unveils new electrolyzer system with compact horizontal footprint of 29.7 m²/MW
Ohmium’s Lotus Mark 3 electrolyzer system with a compact land usage area of just 29.7 m2 per MW, including space for maintenance and access, sets new industry standard for land usage efficiency.
Green collar careers: Powering India’s workforce for a sustainable future
Studies, including one by Deloitte, show that 80% of the skills required for green collar jobs already exist in India’s current workforce. With the right upskilling, these capabilities can be unlocked to help millions shift into meaningful, future-ready careers.
Jakson Engineers to invest over INR 8,000 crore in 6 GW solar wafer-to-module factory in Madhya Pradesh
Jakson Engineers Ltd is set to invest over INR 8,000 crore to establish a 6 GW integrated solar module, cell and wafer manufacturing plant at Maksi Phase II in Madhya Pradesh. The first modules from the plant are expected to roll out by May 2026 followed by cells in September 2026.
NTPC REL launches 300 MW solar EPC tender
NTPC Renewable Energy Ltd (NTPC REL) has invited bids for an engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) package, including land acquisition, for the development of a 300 MW grid-connected solar PV project near NTPC Anta natural gas-fired power station in the Baran district of Rajasthan.
“We are in the process of establishing a sodium-ion battery cell pilot line by 2026″: Macsen Labs CEO
Achal Agrawal, CEO of Macsen Labs, a chemical company making bold strides into battery materials, speaks to pv magazine about the potential of sodium-ion batteries for energy storage, their journey developing Prussian White cathodes, and plans to scale this technology.
Building 500 GW: Powering India’s clean energy transition and energy independence
India is already investing in energy storage solutions such as batteries and pumped storage to enable greater integration of renewable energy into the grid. However, this alone may not be sufficient. It’s time to also look at demand management to enable dovetail between renewable energy generation and demand.
