Solar Power

The acquisition will raise Purvah Green Power's contracted capacity to 4.8 GWp and support RPSG Group's ambition to build a 10 GW renewable energy platform

The transaction, expected to close before October 31, will be funded by the parent company, and will accelerate the group's plan to build a 10 GW renewable energy platform over the next few years

MNRE Secretary Santosh Sarangi says the government is also working on a support scheme to encourage polysilicon manufacturing and deepen India's solar supply chain.

Solar generation rose 37 per cent year-on-year in Q1FY27 and met more than one-fifth of peak electricity demand as renewable energy's role in India's power mix expanded

PM Surya Sarovar Yojana: Under the scheme, eligible projects will receive Central Financial Assistance (CFA) of ₹1 crore per MW after they are successfully commissioned

India witnessed solar power curtailment of 8133 gigawatt-hour during April-June this year as grid could not absorb excess supply during daytime, Minister of State for New & Renewable Energy Shripad Naik said on Tuesday. As per information received from Grid Controller of India Ltd, solar power curtailment and restriction are being carried out to maintain grid security and due to mismatch between commissioning of transmission lines and RE projects, he said in a written reply to the Rajya Sabha. The 8133 GWh solar power curtailment includes 2417 GWh in April, 3,235 GWh in May and 2,481 GWh in June, the minister said. In another reply, he said PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana (PMSG:MBY) is a demand-driven scheme wherein all residential consumers in the country, having a grid-connected electricity connection with local DISCOMs, can avail benefits of the scheme, for installation of rooftop solar systems (RTS) by applying on a national portal. Under the scheme, since its launch in ...

Patented technology uses AI, edge computing and federated learning to optimise solar panel cleaning, reduce water use and improve power generation efficiency

While India's solar capacity continues to expand rapidly, regional concentration in installations and mounting manufacturing overcapacity are emerging as the sector's biggest structural challenges

Solar capacity additions surged 43 per cent year-on-year in the first half of 2026, taking India's total installed renewable energy capacity, including hydro, to 288 GW

More than 85,000 people have found employment so far through over 7,000 solar companies operating in the state

Renewable electricity generation rose 9.8 per cent globally in 2024, while India's renewable energy capacity increased 22.5 per cent in 2025, according to IRENA

The regulator has allowed TP Saurya to continue selling infirm power from the 100 MW solar component of its 600 MW wind-solar hybrid project in Bikaner

India's rapid solar expansion is increasing grid stress as storage capacity lags, creating challenges in managing demand swings and renewable output

Energy think tank Ember says battery storage can absorb excess solar generation, reduce renewable-energy curtailment and help coal plants operate within technical limits

Global demand for Indian professionals is surging, with Australia, the UK, the US and the UAE ramping up hiring as competition for skilled talent intensifies

Fourth Partner Energy (FPEL) said on Wednesday it has partnered with Meta Platforms Inc. on 88 megawatts alternating current (MWac) of renewable energy projects across India, as the technology company seeks to advance its clean energy and emissions reduction goals in the country. Under the agreement, FPEL will own and operate a portfolio of solar and wind projects across the states of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh. Meta will purchase 100 per cent of the environmental attributes associated with the projects, FPEL said in a statement. The deal supports the addition of renewable energy capacity to India's power grid and forms part of Meta's broader strategy to align its operations with clean energy sources. "These projects with Fourth Partner Energy represent a commitment to India's clean energy ecosystem, helping to bring new renewable energy capacity onto the grid and address Meta's value chain emissions in the region. This is consistent with our broader goal

Residential rooftop solar projects under PM Surya Ghar not availing central subsidy will remain exempt from ALMM List-II for solar cells until March 2027

Committee comprising officials from SECI, IREDA and NISE will examine requests for commissioning extensions beyond May 31, 2026, under the domestic solar cell mandate

Uttar Pradesh is investing ₹5,400 crore in Green Energy Corridor-II to support 22,000 MW solar capacity and strengthen power transmission from Bundelkhand

Rooftop solar installations crossed 40 lakh in May, with the government targeting 1 crore households under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana by March 2027