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Solar energy: Capacity, manufacturing and rooftop expansion
By March 1, 2026March 1, 2026

India’s solar power capacity reached 135.81 GW as of December 2025, making it the largest non-fossil source in the national grid. Solar has surpassed wind, hydro and nuclear combined. Total installed power generation capacity stood at 513.73 GW, of which 266.79 GW, or 51.93%, came from non-fossil sources. Capacity growth and national targets In June 2025, India met its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) commitment of 50% cumulative installed electricity capacity from non-fossil fuel sources by…

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SECI signs MoU with Mumbai Port Authority for solar deployment
By February 18, 2026February 18, 2026

Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Mumbai Port Authority to facilitate the deployment of solar power across port facilities. The agreement aims to support the use of clean energy within maritime infrastructure. The MoU was signed and exchanged in Mumbai by Shri Manas Ranjan Mishra, Deputy General Manager (DGM), on behalf of SECI, and Shri K. Ramesh, Chief Mechanical Engineer (CME), on behalf of Mumbai Port…

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CIL solar capex rises to Rs 961 crore by January 2026
By February 17, 2026February 17, 2026

Coal India Limited (CIL) has reported capital expenditure of Rs 961 crore on solar energy projects as of January 2026, marking a 2.33 times increase over the corresponding period last year. The company achieved 132% of its progressive target of Rs 729 crore for the period and exceeded its full-year solar capex target of Rs 957 crore for FY 2026. According to the company’s latest filing with stock exchanges, the solar sector expenditure reflects CIL’s…

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Topsun Energy wins solar BESS pilot project for Pang HVDC station
By January 22, 2026January 22, 2026

Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (POWERGRID) has awarded a Rs 9.63 crore contract to Topsun Energy Limited for a pilot project combining solar power and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) solutions. The project will meet the construction-phase power requirements at the Pang High-Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) station. The contract was finalised on 19 January 2026. The scope of work involves designing and deploying a solar and BESS-based power supply system dedicated to supporting construction…

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Bihar commissions first phase of Kajra solar plus storage project
By January 9, 2026January 9, 2026

Bihar has commissioned the first phase of the Kajra Solar Power Project in Lakhisarai district, marking a major step in expanding the state’s renewable energy and grid balancing capacity. The project combines utility-scale solar generation with large battery storage to supply power during peak demand hours. The initial phase includes a 185 MW solar photovoltaic plant paired with a 254 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS). The facility has been developed at an estimated cost…

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Tata Power commissions 1 GW solar project for SJVN in Rajasthan
By December 31, 2025December 31, 2025

Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL), a subsidiary of The Tata Power Company Limited, has announced the commissioning of a 1 GW alternating current solar project for SJVN Limited in Bikaner, Rajasthan. This is TPREL’s largest Domestic Content Requirement (DCR)-compliant installation and will supply power to three states. The project spans the Bandarwala and Kamisar Bhatiyan sites in Bikaner, Rajasthan. It has an AC capacity of 1,000 MW, equal to 1 GW, and a DC…

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NTPC brings 82.04 MW solar capacity online with Solapur and Khavda additions
By December 26, 2025December 26, 2025

NTPC Limited informed that it has declared 13 MW from its Solapur Solar PV Project on commercial operation with effect from December 25, 2025, as per the filing dated December 24, 2025. With this addition, NTPC Limited’s total installed and commercial capacity on a standalone basis has reached 60,796 MW. On a group basis, the installed and commercial capacity now stands at 85,623 MW. In a separate disclosure, NTPC Green Energy Limited, a subsidiary of…

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Waaree Renewable Technologies expands EPC contract by Rs 27.22 crore
By November 11, 2025November 11, 2025

Waaree Renewable Technologies Ltd. has expanded the value of its existing engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contract for a 980 MWp / 700 MWac solar power project by Rs 27.22 crore. The company received formal confirmation of the scope enhancement on November 10, 2025. In a regulatory filing, Waaree stated that the revised contract now totals Rs 1017.82 crore, inclusive of taxes. The company clarified that the expansion applies to an ongoing turnkey EPC project…

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Waaree Energies subsidiary to acquire Sunbreeze Ninth Cloud
By November 5, 2025November 5, 2025

Waaree Energies Limited announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Waaree Forever Energies Private Limited (WFEPL), has entered into a Share Purchase Agreement to acquire 100% equity in Sunbreeze Ninth Cloud Private Limited. The acquisition is subject to standard closing conditions and is expected to be completed by November 30, 2025, or on a mutually agreed later date. Waaree confirmed that the transaction does not involve any related parties, and none of its promoters or group…

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NLCIL commissions 106 MW solar unit, transfers 1.4 GW assets to subsidiary
By November 3, 2025November 3, 2025

NLC India Limited (NLCIL) has announced the commissioning of the second phase of its 300 MW solar power project at Barsingsar in Bikaner, Rajasthan, and the transfer of seven renewable assets to its subsidiary as part of a structural reorganisation. The second phase, with a capacity of 106 MW, received its commissioning certificate from Rajasthan Renewable Energy Corporation Limited on November 2, 2025. The first phase of 52.83 MW was declared commercially operational on August…

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