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.
Hexa Climate has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with NHPC Limited for a 160 MW Firm and Dispatchable Renewable Energy (FDRE) project. The project will supply round-the-clock renewable power and is designed to provide firm electricity beyond solar generation hours. The project has a contracted capacity of 160 MW, comprising 80 MW base capacity…
GEON (Green Energy ON), the future technologies division of Kabra Extrusiontechnik Ltd, has integrated and commissioned a 2.88 GWh battery energy storage system (BESS) at Khavda. The company said the project was completed within five months and is now fully operational. The installation is among the largest utility-scale BESS deployments in India and forms part…
Concord Biotech Limited has entered into an agreement to acquire a 27.38% equity stake in FSGE Renewable Power Private Limited, a special purpose vehicle (SPV) developing a wind-solar hybrid power project in Gujarat. The investment, valued at approximately Rs 6.3 crore, will support the development of a hybrid renewable energy plant comprising 6.3 MW AC…
The Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI) and MahaGenco Renewable Energy Limited (MahaGenco REL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Maharashtra State Power Generation Company Limited (MAHAGENCO), have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly explore and develop renewable energy and clean energy projects in Maharashtra and across India. The partnership envisages a potential…
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…