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NHPC declares full commercial operation of Karnisar Solar Project
By October 23, 2025October 28, 2025

NHPC Limited has announced the commercial operation of its 300 MW Karnisar Solar Project in Bikaner, Rajasthan, effective October 16, 2025. The declaration follows the completion of the fifth and final phase of 85.72 MW and the receipt of the Certificate of Successful Trial Run Completion on October 10, 2025. The Punjab State Electricity Regulatory Commission (PSERC) approved the project on October 16, 2025, paving the way for the full-capacity commissioning. With this milestone, NHPC…

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Uttar Pradesh plans 22 GW solar capacity with Rs 35,000 crore investment
By October 22, 2025October 28, 2025

Uttar Pradesh is set to boost its renewable energy capacity with solar projects worth around Rs 35,000 crore. The state aims to reach 22,000 MW by 2027–28, including seven solar parks totaling 3,700 MW. Leading developers such as NHPC, THDC, and Avaada Group are driving these projects. Of the target, 8,000 MW is already operational or under development, with the remaining 14,000 MW planned through solar parks, rooftop systems, floating plants, and standalone projects. Rooftop…

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DRDO and SECI to develop 300 MW solar projects across India
By October 17, 2025October 28, 2025

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) to jointly develop 300 MW of solar-based renewable energy projects. The projects will be set up across DRDO facilities nationwide. The collaboration aims to make all DRDO campuses in strategic locations net zero by 2027. SECI operates under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, while DRDO functions under the Ministry of Defence. DRDO’s…

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Loom Solar commissions 17.9 MW across four states
By October 10, 2025October 28, 2025

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 expansion, with a planned 1.2 GW PV module factory and 100 MW capacity for inverters and batteries. Founded in 2018,…

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PVV Infra secures Rs 7.99 billion solar projects in Uttar Pradesh
By October 9, 2025October 28, 2025

PVV Infra Limited has won two solar power projects with a total investment of Rs 7.99 billion in Uttar Pradesh. Its subsidiary PVV EVTech has signed a 25-year power purchase agreement with the Uttar Pradesh New and Renewable Energy Development Agency for a 100 MW solar project across Baghpat and Moradabad districts. The project, developed with Nacof Oorja, will cost about Rs 3.84 billion and is expected to generate annual revenue of around Rs 0.53…

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Premier Energies secures $19.95 million solar project in West Africa
By September 30, 2025October 28, 2025

Premier Energies Limited has won contracts worth $19.95 million for the supply and installation of solar power systems in the Republic of Benin, West Africa. The order covers 750 rooftop solar systems to be deployed at district police stations, schools, health centres, and border surveillance units. It also includes the installation of more than 4,400 solar streetlights and 650 solar water heaters. The initiative is part of Benin’s national programme to expand access to reliable…

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Solarworld Energy Solutions opens Rs 4.9 billion IPO
By September 25, 2025October 28, 2025

Solarworld Energy Solutions Limited launched its initial public offering (IPO) of equity shares on September 23, 2025. The issue totals up to Rs 4.9 billion, including a fresh issue of Rs 4.4 billion and an offer for sale of Rs 0.5 billion by existing shareholders. The IPO subscription opened on September 23, 2025, and will close on September 25, 2025. The price band has been fixed between Rs 333 and Rs 351 per equity share….

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Neoen and Alight start operations at Sweden’s largest solar farm
By September 8, 2025September 8, 2025

Renewable energy company Neoen and solar developer Alight have started operations at the 100 megawatt-peak (MWp) Hultsfred solar farm in Småland, Sweden. The facility, which began supplying electricity to the E.ON distribution grid in April, is described as the country’s largest solar installation. The project was jointly financed by Neoen and Alight, with additional structured debt from Danske Bank. H&M Group has a long-term power purchase agreement signed in 2022 to source 95 percent of…

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Jaiprakash Power considers 50 MW solar project at Bina plant
By August 28, 2025August 28, 2025

The Board of Directors of Jaiprakash Power Ventures Ltd (JPVL) has reviewed a proposal to develop a 50 MW solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant at its existing 500 MW Jaypee Bina Thermal Power Plant (JBTTP) site in Bina, Madhya Pradesh. The estimated investment for the project is around INR 300 crore. The company, incorporated in 1994, is part of the Jaypee Group and develops, implements, and operates power projects in India. It is active in…

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US solar stocks rise after Treasury eases subsidy rules
By August 21, 2025August 21, 2025

Shares of US solar companies gained after the Treasury Department issued guidance on clean energy subsidies that proved less restrictive than expected. The new rules, announced on 15 August, clarify what qualifies as a solar or wind project under construction, a requirement for accessing federal tax credits covering 30% of project costs. Developers must now show physical work on-site, not just financial commitments. The Treasury also retained the four-year window for completing projects once construction…

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