Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy wins 300 MW AC solar project worth INR 415 crore
Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy Ltd (SWREL) has received a Letter of Intent for a Balance-of-System EPC package for a 300 MW AC (420 MW DC) solar PV project in the Indian state of Rajasthan.
India installed 3.8 GW of open-access solar capacity in H1 2025: Mercom
India installed around 3.8 GW of open-access solar capacity in the Jan.-June period of 2025 with a record 2.7 GW added in the second quarter alone, according to Mercom India’s Q2 2025 Solar Open Access Market Report.
Waaree Renewable Technologies secures LoA for 1.2 GWp solar project
Waaree Renewable Technologies Ltd has secured a Letter of Award (LoA) for the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) of an 870 MW AC (1,218 MWp) grid-connected ground-mounted solar power project.
String inverters: Technical progress and application status
As deployment expands across residential rooftops, commercial and industrial systems, and large-scale ground plants, string inverters are evolving at an unprecedented pace. This article reviews the key technology trends and application developments shaping the market as we move into 2025.
Chhattisgarh launches 760 MWh battery storage tender
Chhattisgarh State Power Distribution Co. Ltd (CSPDCL) has invited proposals for setting up pilot standalone battery energy storage system (BESS) projects, connected to the state grid, for an aggregate storage capacity of 760 MWh (380 MW x 2 hours).
ACME Solar to acquire AK Renewable Infra
ACME Solar Holdings has executed a share purchase agreement to acquire 100% equity shares of AK Renewable Infra for an enterprise value of INR 79.25 crore.
India Energy Storage Alliance (IESA) welcomes the new tax regime under GST 2.0
The India Energy Storage Alliance (IESA) has welcomed the streamlining of the GST rate for all advanced batteries under heading 8507 to a uniform 18%, replacing the earlier regime where lithium-ion batteries were taxed at 18%, while other chemistries attracted a 28% GST.
Ceigall secures LOIs for 337 MW solar power projects from MSEDCL
Ceigall will set up grid-connected solar power projects at multiple locations across Maharashtra to supply 337 MW of contracted power to Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co. Ltd.
Adani Green switches on 87.5 MW solar at Khavda
With these solar additions, Adani Green Energy Ltd’s total operational renewable generation capacity has swelled to 16,078 MW.
PIXON announces 800 MW expansion for solar module manufacturing
PIXON has announced an expansion of its solar module production capacity by 800 MW, incorporating the latest TOPCon (Tunnel Oxide Passivated Contact) and HJT (Heterojunction) technologies.
