Loom Solar has commissioned 17.9 MW of solar capacity across Tamil Nadu, Madhya Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Rajasthan. The company’s recent projects include an 8 MW plant in Tamil Nadu, a 5.3 MW plant in Madhya Pradesh, a 1.1 MW plant in Uttarakhand, and a 3.5 MW plant in Rajasthan. Loom Solar’s manufacturing portfolio supports this…
Solar and energy storage developers will face higher equipment prices from Q4 2025 due to Chinese policy changes and production cuts, according to Wood Mackenzie. This marks an end to the 18-month period of unusually low prices in the market. The report identifies three main factors driving the increase: consolidation in the polysilicon sector, supply-side…
The Ministry of Power has notified new regulations for Energy Storage Systems (ESS) through an amendment to the Electricity Rules, 2005. The rules, published in the Official Gazette under notification G.S.R. 688(E), took effect immediately. The amendment to Rule 18 allows ESS to function either as standalone facilities or as part of generation, transmission, or…
A new framework to accelerate pumped storage hydropower has received support from more than 55 governments and international organisations. The move aims to strengthen clean energy systems globally. The Global Alliance for Pumped Storage (GAPS), which was created at COP29 in Baku, confirmed the adoption of its governing Principles at the International Forum on Pumped…
Offgrid Energy Labs, based in Noida, has raised $15 million in a Series A round led by Archean Chemicals Industries Ltd, with existing investor Ankur Capital also participating. The startup, which develops zinc bromine gel batteries, had earlier secured seed funding from Shell Ventures. The latest funds will support a 10 MWh demonstration plant in…
Finland has brought online a 1 MW/100 MWh sand battery developed by Polar Night Energy in Pornainen. Commissioned by district heating firm Loviisan Lämpö in June, it now serves as the main source for the local heating network. The system, built with 2,000 tons of crushed soapstone, is 13 meters high and 15 meters wide….
Serentica Renewables will set up one of India’s largest battery energy storage system (BESS) projects in Rajasthan through a partnership with Shanghai Gotion Digital Energy Tech Co. The 50 megawatt (MW) / 200.6 megawatt hour (MWh) facility will be located in Bikaner and is scheduled to be commissioned by the end of 2025. This marks…
Oriana Power has entered into an agreement to develop a 75 MW solar power plant with an integrated 111.57 MWh battery energy storage system in Rajasthan. The project, valued at Rs 4.76 billion, will be implemented on an engineering, procurement and construction basis. Scope of work includes design, engineering, supply, construction, installation and commissioning. Completion…
PNC Infratech Limited has received a letter of award from NHPC Limited to develop a 300 MW interstate transmission system (ISTS)-connected solar project integrated with 150 MW/600 MWh of energy storage. The project was secured through tariff-based competitive bidding at a discovered tariff of ₹3.13 per kWh. NHPC will sign a 25-year power purchase agreement…
Grid-India has released a draft procedure to govern scheduling, metering, accounting, deviation settlement, transmission charge waivers, and Renewable Energy Certificate mechanisms for Energy Storage Systems, including battery storage and pumped storage projects. The draft, dated August 6, 2025, seeks to create a standard operational framework for projects linked to the Interstate Transmission System. Under the…