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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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Ceigall India enters renewable energy with 337 MW solar LOIs
By September 9, 2025October 28, 2025

Infrastructure EPC company Ceigall India Ltd has announced its entry into the renewable energy sector after receiving two Letters of Intent (LOIs) from Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Ltd. (MSEDCL) for 337 megawatts (MW) of solar capacity. The projects fall under the Mukhyamantri Saur Krushi Vahini Yojana 2.0 scheme and will involve setting up grid-connected solar power plants at multiple locations in Maharashtra. The capacity was awarded through a tariff-based competitive bidding process conducted by…

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IGL forms JV with RVUNL to set up solar project in Rajasthan
By September 2, 2025October 29, 2025

Indraprastha Gas Limited (IGL) has entered into a joint venture agreement with Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited (RVUNL) to establish a solar power project in Rajasthan. The agreement was signed on September 1, 2025. Under the terms of the joint venture, IGL will hold a 74 percent equity stake, while RVUNL will hold 26 percent. The board of the joint venture company will consist of six directors, with four nominated by IGL and two…

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Adani Green operationalises 125 MW solar project at Khavda
By September 2, 2025October 29, 2025

Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL) has announced the commissioning of an additional 125 MW solar power project at Khavda, Gujarat through its subsidiary Adani Renewable Energy Fifty Six Limited. With this addition, AGEL’s total operational renewable energy capacity has reached 15,990.5 MW. The company said the project was operationalised on September 1, 2025, following the receipt of necessary clearances. The development was communicated in a regulatory filing to the BSE Limited and the National Stock…

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NTPC Green brings 25 MW solar project in Bhuj into operation
By September 2, 2025October 29, 2025

NTPC Green Energy Limited (NGEL) has announced that 25 MW of solar capacity from a 150 MW project at Bhuj, Gujarat, has been declared commercially operational. The project is developed by Ayana Renewable Power Four Private Limited, a subsidiary of Ayana Renewable Power Private Limited, which is wholly owned by ONGC NTPC Green Private Limited, a joint venture of ONGC and NTPC. The company said the capacity will come into commercial operation with effect from…

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