The Central government has approved the development of a 2,000 MW solar park in Rajasthan, with 30 per cent central financial assistance. The project will be developed by Rajasthan Solar Development Corporation.
Rajasthan currently has an installed renewable energy capacity of 30.31 GW, with solar power contributing 24.55 GW.
Waaree Renewable Technologies Limited has secured a contract for engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) works for a ground-mounted solar photovoltaic plant with a capacity of 300 MW AC (420 MWp). The company received intimation of the order on March 10, 2026. The project has been awarded by a domestic entity engaged in renewable energy-based power…
Oyster Renewable Energy Private Limited and Jindal Stainless Limited have announced the part commissioning of a 315.6 MW solar-wind hybrid renewable energy project in Agar-Malwa, Madhya Pradesh, with the Gujarat component yet to be completed. The project involves a total investment of over Rs 2,000 crore, including Rs 132 crore committed by Jindal Stainless. Of…
Waaree Energies Limited has commenced operations at a new solar module manufacturing facility in Samakhiali, Kutch, Gujarat, with a total annual capacity of 3,000 MW. The plant began production at 10:00 am on April 6, 2026, according to a regulatory filing of the same date. The facility is operated by Sangam Solar One Private Limited,…
Tata Power Skill Development Institute (TPSDI) has launched a new green energy skill centre in Rohini, New Delhi. The centre will train individuals in key renewable energy technologies, including solar photovoltaic systems, energy storage, pumped hydro storage, and electrical safety. The training programs will cover installation, commissioning, operations, and maintenance. These have been designed to…
The Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) has announced plans to develop three pumped storage power plants (PSPPs) at existing dams in Chaiyaphum, Kanchanaburi, and Nakhon Si Thammarat provinces. These facilities will have a combined capacity of 2.47 GW and are expected to become operational between 2034 and 2037. The USD 2.6 billion project aims…
The Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission has issued a draft amendment to its tariff regulations for renewable energy sources. The proposal lowers the minimum normative CUF for small hydro stations from 40 per cent to a project-specific level of not less than 30 per cent. The Commission notified the principal tariff regulation for renewable energy…