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PM Modi lays foundation of Avaada’s solar plus BESS project in Rajasthan
By September 29, 2025October 28, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has laid the foundation stone for Avaada Group’s 1,560 MWp solar and 2,500 MWh battery energy storage project in Pugal, Rajasthan. He also inaugurated the company’s 200 MW AC (282 MWp) solar project at Shri Dungargarh in the Bikaner district. Together, the two projects represent an investment of over Rs 9,200 crore. The Shri Dungargarh solar project covers 777 acres and will supply electricity to Rajasthan discoms. It uses Avaada Electro’s…

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PM Modi inaugurates 140 MWp solar project in Maharashtra
By September 29, 2025October 28, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated Sunstream Green Energy’s 140 MWp solar power project in Maharashtra. The launch formed part of 2,458 MW of renewable energy capacity unveiled across the country. Alongside the inauguration, Sunstream Green Energy announced plans to develop a 1 GW portfolio of operating renewable energy assets within the next 18 to 24 months. The company currently has 500 MW in its pipeline, of which 250 MW is operational and 250 MW…

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KPI Green secures Rs 3,200 crore sanction from SBI for Gujarat projects
By September 29, 2025October 28, 2025

KPI Green Energy Limited has received a sanction of Rs 3,200 crore from the State Bank of India to support its solar and hybrid power projects in Gujarat with a combined capacity of over 1 GWp. The sanctioned amount includes both fund-based and non-fund-based facilities. It will part-finance the company’s 250 MW solar project and 370 MW hybrid project, which together add over 1 GWp to its independent power producer portfolio. The solar project will…

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NTPC announces new solar capacity additions
By September 26, 2025October 28, 2025

NTPC Limited and NTPC Green Energy Limited have declared new solar capacities operational in Rajasthan and Gujarat, respectively. NTPC has commissioned 167 megawatts (MW) out of 245 MW at Plot-1 of its Nokh Solar PV Project (3×245 MW) in Rajasthan, effective 26 September 2025, 00:00 hours. The project is implemented under the Central Public Sector Undertaking (CPSU) Scheme Phase-II, Tranche-III. Following this addition, NTPC’s total installed and commercial capacity rises to 60,705 MW on a…

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MNRE revises solar potential to 3,343 GW
By September 26, 2025October 28, 2025

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has released an updated assessment of India’s ground-mounted solar photovoltaic (PV) capacity and launched a new training initiative on solar manufacturing. Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi announced the two programmes in New Delhi on 23 September 2025. The report titled Solar PV Potential Assessment of India (Ground-Mounted) estimates a feasible capacity of about 3,343 gigawatts (GW). This marks a sharp increase from the…

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Sunsure Energy commissions 82.5 MWp solar plant in Jhansi
By September 24, 2025October 28, 2025

Sunsure Energy has commissioned an 82.5 MWp open-access solar project in Jhansi district, Uttar Pradesh. The plant is expected to generate around 0.12 billion units of electricity annually and supply industries in the state with cost-competitive green power. The company operates approximately 260 MWp of open-access solar capacity across Agra, Banda, Mahoba, Jhansi, and Chitrakoot, delivering power to sectors including FMCG, ceramics, metals, and chemicals. The Jhansi project alone is projected to produce 12.8 crore…

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PM Modi lays foundation for SJVN’s 200 MW solar project at Khavda
By September 23, 2025October 28, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually laid the foundation stone of SJVN’s 200 MW solar power project at Khavda Solar Park in Gujarat on 20 September 2025. The project is part of Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited’s (GUVNL) Phase XVII scheme and will be located in the Khavda Solar Park being developed by Gujarat State Electricity Corporation Limited (GSECL) in Kachchh district. Power will be supplied to GUVNL for 25 years at a tariff of Rs…

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Insolation Green to develop 226 MW solar projects across Rajasthan
By September 16, 2025October 28, 2025

Insolation Green Energy Pvt Ltd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Insolation Energy Ltd, has secured a mandate to set up more than 226 MW of solar photovoltaic capacity across 135 sites in Rajasthan. According to a company release, the subsidiary has received a letter of intent covering design, survey, installation, testing, commissioning, and 25 years of operations and maintenance for these projects. The award was issued by Jaipur Vidyut Vitran Nigam Ltd (JVVNL) for 20 sites…

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Sterling and Wilson secures LoI for 300 MW solar project in Rajasthan
By September 11, 2025October 28, 2025

Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy Limited (SWREL) has received a letter of intent from a private power producer to execute an engineering, procurement and construction package for a 300 MW AC solar project in Rajasthan. The project will have a capacity of 420 MWp DC and include a 220/33 kV pooling substation. The contract is valued at around Rs 4.15 billion, covering operations, maintenance, and applicable taxes. In August 2025, SWREL was selected as the…

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Waaree Renewable secures Rs 1,252 crore 870 MWac solar project
By September 10, 2025October 28, 2025

Waaree Renewable Technologies Limited (WAAREERTL), a subsidiary of Waaree Energies Limited, has received a Letter of Award (LOA) from Waaree Forever Energies Private Limited (WFEPL) for the execution of an 870 megawatt alternating current (MWac) or 1,218 megawatt peak (MWp) ground-mounted solar power project. The scope of work includes engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) of the project, along with development of a 33 kilovolt (kV) to 400 kV substation and associated transmission lines. WAAREERTL will…

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