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ISA’s seventh assembly showcases global solar initiatives and launches new projects
The International Solar Alliance (ISA) opened its seventh Assembly session in New Delhi, with ministers from 29 nations in attendance. India’s Minister for New and Renewable Energy and ISA Assembly President, Shri Pralhad Joshi, emphasized the pivotal role of solar energy, stating, “Solar energy is leading the world toward a sustainable future.” He noted ISA’s…
Diu meets entire power demand with solar energy: Union Minister
Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi highlighted Diu as the first district in India to meet its full power demand through solar energy. Diu has installed 11.88 MW capacity (9 MW ground-mounted, 2.88 MW rooftop), covering its entire daytime electricity needs. During his visit on May 30, 2025, the Minister reviewed solar…
112 MW Ballinagree wind farm in Ireland secures planning approval
The Ballinagree wind farm, a 50:50 joint venture between FuturEnergy Ireland (a Coillte-ESB partnership) and Danish developer Ørsted, has received planning approval. Located between Millstreet and Macroom in County Cork, the project will feature 16 wind turbines, each 185m tall, with a total capacity of 112MW. Once operational, the wind farm is expected to power…
Afghanistan signs deal to develop 10 GW power capacity by 2032
Afghanistan’s Ministry of Energy and Water has signed a $10 billion agreement with a domestic private company to develop power projects with a combined capacity of 10,000 megawatts, Tolo News reported. The projects will be implemented over a six-year period from 2026 to 2032. The agreement covers electricity generation from coal, gas, hydro, wind, and…
MNRE issues draft amendment to ALMM List-II for solar PV cells
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has released a draft amendment to the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) List-II for solar photovoltaic (PV) cells, effective from April 1, 2026, to accommodate rising solar PV cell capacity. Under the new guidelines, projects must source their solar PV modules from manufacturers in ALMM…
L&T secures major PT&D EPC orders in India and Middle East
Larsen & Toubro Limited’s Power Transmission & Distribution (PT&D) vertical has secured a set of engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) orders for grid system projects across India and the Middle East. In India, the PT&D vertical received contracts for the design, supply, and construction of two 220 kV Gas Insulated Substations (GIS) in the Durgapur-Raniganj-Asansol…
