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The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has approved a ₹258.83 crore human resource development programme for FY2026–27 to FY2030–31 to expand research and workforce development.
GAIL has floated a tender to appoint a Project Management Consultant for a 100 MW ground-mounted solar project of 22 MWh BESS in Maharashtra, to meet its power requirements.
BREDA has invited bids to install, operate and manage 500 MW of rooftop solar projects on government buildings in Bihar under the RESCO model.
Google announced five sustainability initiatives in India for AI growth and climate welfare.
PM-KUSUM’s next phase will include a dedicated agrivoltaics component to help farmers generate electricity while continuing crop cultivation.
REIL has invited bids for 15 MWp of grid-connected solar projects on government buildings across states and UTs under the RESCO model, with bids due September 29, 2026.
To speed up its clean energy transition, Tripura plans to reach 500 MW in renewable energy capacity by 2030, according to Tripura Power Minister Ratan Lal Nath.
Tata Power has commissioned a 162 CKM, 400 kV transmission line and 1,000 MVA GIS substation under its Jalpura-Khurja project in Uttar Pradesh.
Assam has approved the ₹50,000 crore Viksit Assam programme, including a 30 MW solar plant paired with a 25 MW/100 MWh battery storage project in Goalpara.
Sandeep Arora has been appointed Chief Financial Officer of Oyster Renewable Energy, bringing over two decades of experience across infrastructure, banking and renewable energy.
Kalpa Power has secured a 286 MWp utility-scale solar project in Madhya Pradesh as the state expands its renewable energy capacity.
ACME Solar Holdings has secured ₹1,571 crore in long-term project financing from IIFCL for its 300 MW assured peak power project in Rajasthan. The project, backed by a 25-year SECI PPA, will integrate solar generation with 1,350 MWh of BESS to support predictable and dispatchable power supply.
JAKSON Engineers Ltd has appointed Ivan Saha as Managing Director to lead its integrated solar manufacturing business. With over three decades of experience across solar, semiconductors and sustainable energy, Saha will oversee manufacturing, technology and business expansion.
Roofsol Energy has signed a PPA with Associated Capsules Group for a 5 MWp solar project paired with a 4 MWh BESS in Maharashtra, marking its entry into India’s commercial and industrial renewable energy segment.
KP Group has signed a Non-Binding Letter of Intent with Saudi Arabia-based Raz Holding Group for a proposed strategic investment and/or collaboration with KP Group or one or more of its operating entities.
Aditya Birla Renewables has secured a $1.6 billion term loan from MUFG to acquire Solenergi Power, which comprises the Sprng Energy group of companies.
Oyster Renewable has signed a binding term sheet with Kutch Chemical Industries to develop a 25.2 MW wind-solar hybrid round-the-clock renewable power project in Gujarat under a captive structure. The project will comprise 25.2 MW of wind and 27.72 MWp of solar capacity.
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has launched the interactive ‘Get Solar in 60 Secs’ digital platform under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana. The tool helps users estimate suitable solar capacity, subsidy eligibility, installation costs, loans and potential lifetime savings.
The country’s solar generation story is becoming increasingly concentrated in a handful of states. According to the Central Electricity Authority (CEA), India generated 62,791.14 MU of solar power, an increase of 45.9 percent from 43,044.62 MU during the same period last year.
Hoymiles has commissioned a 7.7 MW solar power project in Gaya, Bihar, under the PM-KUSUM initiative, using 20 units of its 350 kW HINV350HX-G2 string inverters. The project is aimed at supplying clean electricity to the grid while supporting agricultural activities, including irrigation.
Oswal Pumps will install 20 MW of rooftop solar capacity across 18,089 consumer sites in Bihar’s Darbhanga Circle under the PM Surya Ghar scheme.
Inox Clean Energy has received ₹1,000 crore of a ₹1,500 crore investment commitment from the Motilal Oswal Group to support acquisitions and platform expansion.
TP Renewable Microgrid is expanding its decentralised renewable energy ecosystem, integrating solar microgrids, bioenergy and energy-efficient technologies to improve rural livelihoods, agricultural productivity and clean energy access.
NTPC Mining has invited Expressions of Interest for developing 40 MW of ground-mounted solar projects under the RESCO model to integrate renewable energy into its mining operations.
Coal India has commenced commercial operations of 200 MW of solar capacity at Khavda in Gujarat, forming a major part of its 300 MW solar project and supporting its renewable energy expansion.
Waaree Renewables Technologies has secured an EPC order for a 124 MWp solar PV project, comprising a 124 MWp DC/88 MW AC plant and a 132/33 kV pooling substation.
India has crossed 300 GW of non-fossil fuel-based installed power capacity and raising the clean energy share to over 54% of total installed capacity.
Kosol Energie has launched enhanced N-type Glass-to-Glass solar PV modules in 600 Wp, 620 Wp and 630 Wp variants, targeting higher durability, reliability and performance for utility-scale, commercial, residential projects.
The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission has approved BEST’s procurement of 220 MW solar power with a 110 MW/440 MWh battery energy storage system through SECI, supporting the utility’s Renewable Purchase Obligation and Energy Storage Obligation compliance.
Vikram Solar has appointed Hansveen Kaur as Head of Marketing. She brings nearly two decades of experience in brand marketing across consumer durables, digital platforms and wellness brands.
Delhi’s power sector has built a strong foundation for the clean energy transition, but meeting rising electricity demand and reducing emissions will require accelerated deployment of rooftop solar, battery energy storage, demand-side flexibility, and electricity market reforms, according to a new IEEFA-Ember study.
The ministry has ended the temporary ALMM relaxation with immediate effect, while clarifying that only genuine pending requests will be assessed individually and not treated as a general exemption.
The funding will support the development of hybrid and utility-scale solar projects across Gujarat and Maharashtra, strengthening clean power generation and grid reliability under long-term PPAs.
Vikram Solar has secured the EcoVadis Platinum rating for 2026 for the second consecutive year, improving its overall score to 88/100 from 84/100 and placing in the 99th percentile of companies assessed by EcoVadis. The company also reported progress across key sustainability indicators highlighted in its first Annual Sustainability Report.
Cosmic PV Power has secured the Consent to Establish (CTE) approval for its proposed 1.10 GW solar cell manufacturing facility in Madhya Pradesh, paving the way for commercial operations targeted in FY2027-28.
RenewSys hosted the second edition of Anusandhan 2026, bringing together India's solar manufacturing ecosystem while unveiling two new photovoltaic materials for enhanced module reliability and performance.
Assam has announced investments of over ₹77,353 crore across hydro, solar, thermal and energy storage projects to add 8,457 MW of power generation capacity, with pumped storage, thermal and hydropower projects forming the core of the state's expansion plan.
Aditya Birla Group has acquired Sprng Energy from Shell for $1.8 billion, boosting its renewable energy capacity to 9.3 GW and making the group India's fifth-largest renewable energy company.
GK Energy will install 10,000 solar-powered agricultural pumps in Maharashtra under MSEDCL's scheme, expanding clean irrigation infrastructure and supporting solar adoption in farming.
The April 2026 data reflect India’s power sector demonstrated a robust performance with 166.30 BU electricity generation and almost fully meeting the demand led by thermal power sources and followed by solar-driven renewable energy capacity addition.
As downstream companies rethink energy economics and operational resilience, solar-plus-storage is emerging as a strategic pillar of the refinery transition.
Uruguay's Ambassador to India Alberto Antonio Guani Amarilla has praised India's renewable energy expansion, saying greater adoption of solar, wind and biomass can help countries achieve true energy independence.
Waaree Renewable Technologies has secured an EPC contract for a 300 MW/450 MWp ground-mounted solar project from Sunsational Power, with execution scheduled during FY27.
Tata Power Renewable Energy Ltd has appointed Jitendra Patil as Chief Financial Officer, strengthening its leadership team as it scales up renewable energy investments and operations.
MNRE has clarified that PM Surya Ghar beneficiaries choosing net metering under 'Give It Up' category will be exempt from ALMM requirements until March 31, 2027.
45 lakh households are now powered by solar energy, reflecting growing adoption of distributed solar energy across households.
India's renewable energy targets could generate over 44 lakh full-time equivalent jobs by 2030, with rooftop solar emerging as the largest employment creator.
India has emerged as the world's second-largest solar growth market in 2025 by annual capacity additions, overtaking the United States.
Strong spending on solar, refining and power infrastructure is expected to drive India’s energy investments to a record $170 billion in 2026.
