Storage adoption critical for grid integration of India’s growing renewable energy capacity: ICRA
The new ICRA report states that enhancing storage capacity and strengthening the grid—both within states and across inter-state networks—in a time-bound manner remains extremely critical as the share of renewables in the generation mix rises.
Solar module overcapacity to spur consolidation among smaller players: ICRA
ICRA says that India’s solar manufacturing segment is likely to face an overcapacity scenario, with annual solar capacity additions expected at 45–50 GW (DC) against an annual solar module production capacity of 60–65 GW — leading to consolidation among smaller or pure-play module manufacturers.
ACME Solar Holdings assigned ‘AA-/Stable’ rating by ICRA
ICRA Ltd has assigned ‘AA-’ credit rating with ‘Stable’ outlook on ACME Solar Holdings’ long-term non-fund based bank facilities. The rating reflects ACME Solar’s diversified portfolio across multiple locations and offtakers (primarily central), revenue visibility from long-term power purchase agreements (PPAs), optimal generation performance and comfortable debt coverage metrics.
India installed 17.5 GW solar in first five months of this fiscal: ICRA report
India installed 17.5 GW of solar and 2.6 GW of wind power capacity in the first five months of FY2026 (April–August 2025), according to a new report by ICRA.
ACME Solar’s 250 MW renewable energy project secures “ICRA AA-/Stable” rating upgrade
The rating applies to ACME Aklera Power Technology’s 250 MW renewable energy capacity in Rajasthan for its INR 1,072 crore term loan facility from Bank of America, Standard Chartered Bank and India Infradebt Limited.
India’s power demand to grow 6.0-6.5% over next five years, driven by EVs, data centres and green hydrogen: ICRA
Electric vehicles, data centres and green hydrogen are expected to contribute to 20-25% of the incremental power demand over the next five-year period from FY2026 to FY2030.
Adani Green Energy refinances $1.06 billion construction facility
Adani Green Energy Ltd (AGEL), India’s largest renewable energy company, announced that it has refinanced its maiden construction facility with outstanding of $1.06 billion taken in 2021 to develop India’s largest solar-wind hybrid renewable cluster in Rajasthan.
Only 7% of Indian companies with net-zero targets hail from high-emission sectors: ICRA ESG Ratings
The ICRA report states that the 127 companies committing to net zero target through science-based target initiative (SBTi) are primarily from non-hard-to-abate sectors like textiles, software, and pharmaceuticals.
India expected to hit 132 GW of installed solar capacity by March 2026
ICRA expects India to add 22 GW of new solar power generation capacity in FY 2025 and 27.5 GW in FY 2026, taking its cumulative installed PV capacity to 131.5 GW from 82 GW as of March 31, 2024.
Renewables share in India’s power generation mix to reach 35% by 2030: ICRA
Ratings agency ICRA projects the share of renewables (including hydro) in India’s power generation mix to rise to 35% by FY 2029-30, from 21% in FY 2024.
