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India's Clean Energy Revolution: A Rapid Path to Sustainability
SolarQuarter reports on India's accelerating shift to renewables, with solar and wind leading the charge.
Rajasthan Awards 2.45 GW Solar-Plus-BESS Tender at Rs. 3.53–3.54/kWh
Rajasthan has awarded the country's largest single solar-plus-battery storage tender, with tariffs settling at Rs. 3.53, 3.54 per unit.
India's solar generation jumps 39% in Q2, CREA says
The Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air credits record capacity additions and strong summer output for the sharp year-on-year rise.
Suryamitra trains Uttar Pradesh youth for solar energy jobs
The programme, run by India's Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, aims to create a skilled workforce for the growing solar sector.
GH2 Solar Signs PPA with SECI for 50 MW Solar and 100 MWh Battery Storage
The power purchase agreement pairs 50 MW of solar with 100 MWh of battery storage, with SECI as the offtaker.
India Curtails 4.2% of Solar Power in July-August as Grid Constraints Bite
Grid operators curtailed 4.2% of solar generation in July-August 2026, according to KNN India, as transmission bottlenecks limited absorption of peak output.
India Curtails 4% of Solar Output in July-August Despite Power Shortages
A new report finds that grid bottlenecks forced solar generators to waste 4% of potential output during the summer months, even as parts of the country faced electricity deficits.
India Adds Nearly 40GW of Solar and Wind in Nine Months
The country's renewable energy build-out continues at pace, with solar and wind accounting for almost all new capacity in the first three quarters of 2026.
ISA Grows Into Global Solar Cooperation Platform, Says News On AIR
The International Solar Alliance has evolved from a niche initiative into a worldwide forum for solar energy collaboration, according to a News On AIR report.
POWERGRID commissions transmission project to evacuate 2.5 GW solar in Karnataka
The state-run grid operator has energised infrastructure to carry 2.5 GW of solar power from Karnataka, easing a long-standing bottleneck for developers.
Prozeal Green Energy Signs Framework Agreement for 100 MW Gujarat Solar Project
The Ahmedabad-based developer has tied up a 100 MW solar framework in Gujarat, though the agreement leaves key details on land, tariffs and timelines open.
Gopin Group Becomes New Entrant in India's ALMM-II Solar Cell List
The Gujarat-based manufacturer joins the approved list for solar cells, a step that could ease the country's reliance on imported cells.
India's Solar Power Growth in 2026: Key Insights and Data
SolarQuarter's latest report shows India's solar sector hitting new records in 2026, with installations and manufacturing on the rise.
Sumitomo, Hero Group to build 500 MW solar project in India
Japanese trading house Sumitomo Corporation and Hero Group's clean energy arm have partnered on a 500 MW solar PV project in India, according to TaiyangNews.
US tariffs, missing cells, evening power gaps: India's solar bottlenecks
India's solar push faces a triple squeeze: US tariffs on panels, a shortage of cells, and a grid that can't meet evening demand.
Rooftop Solar's Real Hurdle: Getting Homeowners to Trust the Installer
India's rooftop solar push is running into a quieter problem than financing or hardware: consumers who don't know which installer to believe.
Cochin International Airport Runs Entirely on Solar Power
The Kerala airport is the first in the world to meet all its energy needs from its own solar plants.
India's Solar Power Capacity Crosses 100 GW
The milestone, announced by News On AIR, marks a tenfold jump in installed solar capacity over the past decade.
Cochin Airport Runs Entirely on Solar Power, a World First
The Kerala airport meets its own electricity needs through a solar plant built on land it reclaimed, according to NDTV.
GREW Solar Partners with Keralam Firm to Expand Southern India Reach
The Rajasthan-based solar manufacturer has signed a new partnership in Keralam, its latest move to grow its footprint in South India.
Community Solar Via DISCOMs: A New Urban Energy Model
A Saur Energy column argues that DISCOM-mediated community solar could unlock rooftop potential in Indian cities.
Vikram Solar Wins 400 MW Module Order for Maharashtra Farm Solar Projects
The Kolkata-based manufacturer will supply modules for agricultural solar installations in Maharashtra, according to Saur Energy.
India's energy shift: from oil imports to solar exports
As global oil demand peaks, India is betting big on solar manufacturing and renewables, but challenges remain.
Fujiyama Power plans 1.2 GW solar plant in Madhya Pradesh
The company says the project is meant to tighten its grip on the solar value chain, from cells to modules.
India's Solar Boom Has a Waste Problem. The Fix Could Be a Business.
Solar capacity is soaring, but panels don't last forever. The country's recycling industry is still in its infancy.
Swelect Energy Systems launches solar hybrid inverters from 5 kW to 50 kW for C&I
The Chennai-based manufacturer is targeting commercial and industrial rooftops with a new hybrid inverter line that pairs solar with battery storage.
Nava opens 100-MW solar plant in Zambia
The Indian renewables firm has switched on its first Zambian solar project, adding 100 MW to a grid that leans heavily on hydropower.
Ceigall India takes Maharashtra solar capacity to 10 MW
The infrastructure firm has expanded its captive solar footprint in Maharashtra to 10 MW, according to a report by Machine Maker.
Make in India's next test is not capacity, but capability
India's solar manufacturing push has scaled up module assembly, but the real challenge lies in building domestic capability for cells, wafers, and polysilicon.
Canal-Top Solar: India's Dual Land and Water Solution
Solar panels over irrigation canals save land, cut evaporation, and boost generation, but high costs and maintenance hurdles remain.
Navitas Solar plans ₹10,000 crore investment over five years
The Gujarat-based module maker says the money will go into manufacturing and other parts of the solar value chain.
India's Solar Generation Jumps 47% in August as Renewables Gain Momentum
Saur Energy reports a sharp year-on-year rise in solar output for August, with renewables carrying more of India's power load.
Storage starts plugging solar's night-time gap in India
Battery-backed solar is moving from pilot projects to a working answer for the hours after sunset, according to a report on India's clean-energy shift.
Canal-Top Solar: India's Canals Could Host 18 GW of Photovoltaics
A new report from Vajiram & Ravi examines how covering irrigation canals with solar panels can save water and land while generating clean power.
India's canal network could host solar panels without using land
A new report says canal-top solar offers a land-free path to clean power, but high costs and maintenance hurdles remain.
India's Solar IPO Report Card: Why the Market Loves Solar, But Not Every Solar Stock
SaurEnergy breaks down the mixed performance of recent solar listings, showing that sector tailwinds don't guarantee a winning stock.
Smarten Launches Hybrid Inverters for Indian Solar Market
The Indian inverter maker has added hybrid models to its lineup, targeting homes and businesses that pair rooftop solar with battery backup.
India's solar push needs to shift from new capacity to keeping old plants running
A new ET EnergyWorld report argues the country's solar sector must now treat existing assets as carefully as it treats new installations.
Kerala to Buy 300 MW Solar Power for 25 Years to Meet Peak Demand
KSEB will procure 300 MW of solar power through SECI for 25 years, as the state struggles to meet record peak demand.
India's solar capacity jumps from 2 GW to over 160 GW in 12 years
The country's solar buildout has multiplied roughly 80-fold since 2014, according to a report by thenewsmill.com.
Modi Says India's Solar Capacity Jumped From 2 GW to 160 GW in 12 Years
The prime minister's figure puts India among the world's largest solar markets, though the 160 GW counts panels, not the power they actually make.
Modi Says India's Solar Capacity Jumped From 2 GW to 160 GW in 12 Years
The Prime Minister's figure, shared in a post picked up by ET Manufacturing, puts the twelve-year growth at roughly eighty-fold.
NDTV Profit Video Looks at Making Solar Energy More Efficient and Sustainable
A new video from NDTV Profit examines efforts to improve solar power's efficiency and sustainability.
Waaree Renewable Expands into Data Centre Infrastructure
The Indian solar EPC firm is moving beyond panels to build and power data centres, betting on rising digital demand.
India's Solar Capacity Reaches 168 GW, a 60-Fold Jump in 12 Years
The country added 24 GW in the last year alone, but grid and land hurdles remain.
125 kW Hybrid Inverters: Why India’s C&I Solar Market Is Moving to a New Power Class
A new inverter class is gaining traction in India's commercial and industrial solar segment, promising lower costs and smarter grid interaction.
India's solar capacity jumps from 3 GW to 162 GW, says DD News
The country's solar sector has grown more than fifty-fold, according to a report by the state broadcaster.
Indian Solar Manufacturers Turn to G12R Cells: Five Drivers
Saur Energy outlines why domestic module makers are moving to larger-format G12R cells.
US Finalises Anti-Dumping, Countervailing Duties on Solar Cells from India, Indonesia, Laos
The US has locked in tariffs on solar cell imports from three Asian nations, ending a long-running trade case.
India's solar sector shifts from policy push to market pull: report
A Manufacturing Today India report says falling costs and rising demand are reshaping how India's solar industry grows.
SECI Tenders 6-Hour Solar-Storage to Push Past Daylight Hours
India's state-backed tendering agency is testing whether solar paired with batteries can deliver power into the evening peak, not just at noon.
Rooftop solar hits 54% share in August as utility-scale growth slows
India's rooftop solar installations outpaced utility-scale projects last month, according to new data from ET EnergyWorld.
India's Evening Power Deficit Persists Despite Record Solar Capacity Growth
Solar generation is booming, but the grid still struggles to keep the lights on after sunset.
India's Solar Capacity Tops 168 GW, 2026 Additions Hit 34.45 GW by August
The country has already installed 34.45 GW of solar this year, with four months of 2026 still left on the calendar.
India's Floating Solar Costs Stay High Despite Falling Panel Prices
Floating solar projects in India cost more per megawatt than ground-mounted ones, and the gap isn't closing as fast as expected.
India Leads on Solar PV, But Concentrated Solar Power Stays on the Sidelines
Concentrated solar power can store heat for hours after sunset, yet India's CSP pipeline remains thin while PV capacity races ahead.
PM Modi Launches 110 MW Floating Solar Plant in MP, Boosts India's Solar Push
Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for a 110 MW floating solar project in Madhya Pradesh, part of a series of new solar initiatives across India.
India Adds 17.7 GW Solar in First Five Months of FY27
India installed 17.7 GW of solar capacity from April to August 2026, according to Saur Energy.
India tenders 700MW solar for commercial and industrial buyers
The tender aims to supply clean power to commercial and industrial consumers, who often pay higher tariffs.
India tenders 700 MW solar for commercial and industrial buyers
SJVN Green Energy has invited bids for 700 MW of grid-connected solar projects, with power to be sold to commercial and industrial consumers.