News on clean energy technologies and policies. This category covers developments in solar, wind, hydro, geothermal, and bioenergy, along with market trends, investments, and innovations driving the global transition to sustainable power.
Domestic solar cells are expected to meet around half of India’s total solar cell demand in fiscal 2027, up from about one-fourth in the previous fiscal, driven by the implementation of the Approved List of Cell Manufacturers (ALCM) and rapid capacity expansion, according to Crisil Ratings. The agency said the shift will reduce dependence on…
ABB has launched its Proteus photovoltaic (PV) and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) portfolio, targeting the growing demand for power conversion and grid integration solutions as utility-scale renewable energy deployment accelerates globally. The company said the portfolio is designed for utilities, power producers and renewable energy developers, with solutions aimed at improving energy yield, grid…
MSP Steel and Power Limited has signed a long-term Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Elevate Solar Energy Private Limited to procure solar power under the Group Captive Open Access mechanism. The agreement was executed on June 18, 2026, and will remain in force for 25 years. Under the agreement, Elevate Solar Energy will supply a…
The Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI) has signed a 700 MW Commercial and Industrial (C&I) Term Sheet with Acme Cleantech Solutions Private Limited at the SECI office. The agreement marks SECI’s first transaction in the C&I segment and expands its renewable power supply model beyond the traditional distribution company (DISCOM) market. Entry into…
Kosol Energie Pvt. Ltd. has commissioned a 31 MW (DC) ground-mounted solar photovoltaic (PV) project in Junachay village, Kutch district, Gujarat. The project was developed for Gujarat State Electricity Corporation Limited (GSECL) under the state’s Renewable Energy Policy and Green Energy Mission. The project was executed between October 2022 and March 2026 and is expected…
India curtailed 2.1 TWh of renewable electricity during FY 2025-26 as coal-fired power plants reached their minimum technical operating levels during periods of high solar generation, according to a new analysis by Ember. The curtailed energy represents an estimated Rs 629 crore in foregone revenue and highlights growing challenges in integrating rising volumes of renewable…
Waaree Renewable Technologies Limited (WRTL), a subsidiary of Waaree Energies Limited, has received a scope enhancement worth Rs 30.91 crore under an existing Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contract for a 980 MWp / 700 MWac solar power plant. The latest revision takes the total contract value to Rs 1,044.69 crore, inclusive of taxes. The…
Navitas Solar has announced plans to invest around Rs 1,500 crore to establish a 3.6 GW solar cell manufacturing facility and a pilot wafer-and-ingot production line at its Ankleshwar campus in Gujarat. The project marks the company’s entry into solar cell manufacturing and expands its presence across the solar value chain. The expansion will be…
India’s renewable energy auction framework offers important lessons for Southeast Asian countries seeking to accelerate clean energy deployment while managing energy security risks, according to the International Energy Agency’s (IEA) Southeast Asia Energy Outlook 2026. The report, the seventh edition of the IEA’s regional outlook, highlights India’s progress in renewable energy deployment and examines the…
Inox Wind Limited has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Inox Clean Energy for the supply of 1,500 MW of wind turbines for renewable energy projects across India. The agreement covers Inox Wind’s 3.3 MW and 4X MW series turbines and will support projects being developed by Inox Clean Energy, the renewable independent power…