Germany’s Federal Network Agency has announced results of the 1 July 2025 solar auction for ground-mounted projects and installations on constructions other than buildings or noise barriers. The tendered capacity was 2,266 MW, while bids reached 2,820 MW. A total of 313 bids were submitted, with 258 awarded contracts for 2,271 MW. Thirty-six bids were…
APTRANSCO has submitted final proposals for the Green Energy Corridor Phase-3 to the Central Electricity Authority (CEA). The Rs 28,033 crore plan will integrate 11 GW of solar and 7,373 MW of pumped storage projects through 8,862 CKM of new lines and 9,500 MVA of added capacity. Reportedly, APTRANSCO is executing 69 transmission projects worth…
Tata Power Renewables, a subsidiary of Tata Power, has launched its ‘Ghar Ghar Solar’ campaign in Pune, along with a new scheme titled ‘Own a Rooftop Solar System’. The initiative is aligned with the PM Surya Ghar Yojana and aims to expand rooftop solar adoption across India. Tata Power CEO and MD Dr Praveer Sinha…
Nuclear Power Corporation of India (NPCIL) has signed an MoU with Engineers India Limited (EIL) to provide design and engineering services for the Bharat Small Modular Reactor (BSMR). The agreement was signed on 12 August at NPCIL’s Mumbai office. The project supports the government’s plan to expand nuclear capacity to 100 GW by 2047, up…
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, on August 17, 2025, inaugurated the state’s first green hydrogen plant at Khanimpur village in Gorakhpur district. The facility, set up by Torrent Gas and Torrent Power, is the second of its kind in India. The project has been designed to produce 72,000 tonnes of green hydrogen annually. In…
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has released guidelines and FAQs to standardise the approval process for solar photovoltaic (SPV) modules under the Solar Systems, Devices and Components Goods Order, 2025. Published on August 13, 2025, the document outlines the procedure for defining product families, testing protocols, and marking rules for modules. A…
Brazilian renewable energy company Casa dos Ventos has appointed Nextracker to provide 1.5 gigawatts of solar tracker systems for its first utility-scale solar projects. The agreement covers four new sites across Bahia and Mato Grosso do Sul. The contracts include NX Horizon-XTR all-terrain trackers and NX Horizon systems for the 117 MW Babilônia Sul in…
India is considering a policy to permit private companies to mine, import, and process uranium, Reuters reported, citing two government sources. The plan aims to attract significant investment, expand the country’s nuclear power sector, and increase nuclear power’s share to 5 per cent of total electricity generation. The proposed framework would keep government control over…
US solar cell manufacturer First Solar has filed a lawsuit against Adani Group’s Mundra Solar PV Ltd (MSPVL) in a Delaware court, alleging infringement of two patented solar panel manufacturing technologies. The company has sought compensation but has not disclosed the amount. According to Mint, First Solar contacted the Adani Group on April 1, claiming…
Alpex Solar Ltd will establish a 1.2 GW solar module manufacturing plant in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, as part of its capacity expansion. The board has approved the project, which will raise total manufacturing capacity to 3.6 GWs. The facility, with an investment of Rs 110 crore funded through internal resources and credit, is scheduled to…