Orient Solar has announced plans to increase its production capacity from 800 MW to 2 GW by mid-2025.
This expansion involves an investment of Rs 1.30 billion, covering capital expenditure, land, and building costs.
The enhanced capacity will primarily support utility-scale solar projects (65%), with the remaining 35% allocated to commercial and industrial rooftop solar projects, as well as solar street lights and pumps.
Coal India Limited (CIL) has reported capital expenditure of Rs 961 crore on solar energy projects as of January 2026, marking a 2.33 times increase over the corresponding period last year. The company achieved 132% of its progressive target of Rs 729 crore for the period and exceeded its full-year solar capex target of Rs…
INOXGFL Group has expanded its renewable portfolio, with subsidiary Inox Clean Energy completing the acquisition of Vibrant Energy from Macquarie Corporate Holdings for around Rs 5,000 crore. The transaction, completed in four months, adds a 1,337 MW portfolio of solar and hybrid assets. The acquired portfolio supplies power to commercial and industrial (C&I) consumers across…
The Union Ministry of Renewable Energy has approved the establishment of 50 solar parks with a combined capacity of 37.5 GW, marking a major milestone in India’s renewable energy journey. These solar parks will be strategically placed across various states to optimize energy generation and distribution, supporting India’s goal to transition towards cleaner energy sources…
JA Solar completes 1 GW delivery for Ulan Buh Desert energy base project JA Solar has successfully delivered high-performance n-type PV modules to the 1 GW photovoltaic project at the Ulan Buh Desert Northeast New Energy Base in China. This energy base is part of a broader 12 GW wind and solar power initiative. The…
Solar power combined with battery storage can supply up to 90% of India’s electricity demand at a levelised cost of Rs 5.06 per kWh, according to a new analysis by Ember published on April 7, 2026. The study finds the model to be economically viable across most major states. The report, titled “Battery storage is…
The Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) for Thermal Projects has recommended grant of Terms of Reference (ToR) for NTPC Limited’s proposed 1×800 MW ultra-supercritical thermal power unit at Talcher in Odisha’s Angul district. The proposed Stage-IV expansion will increase the total installed capacity of the Talcher Thermal Power Project (TTPP) from 1,320 MW to 2,120 MW….