Solar Energy

GRE Renew Enertech IPO opens on Jan 13: Check GMP, key dates, price band

GRE Renew Enertech IPO is being offered at a price band of ₹100 to ₹105 per share, with a lot size of 1,200 shares

India-led ISA to keep working to meet goals despite US withdrawal

The withdrawal would mean ceasing of US participation and funding to these organisations

Why Trump has moved US out of India-led International Solar Alliance

The US will withdraw from 31 UN organisations and 35 non-UN entities, including the International Solar Alliance, which is jointly led by India and France

Premier Energies, Waaree extend losses; stocks fall up to 7%; here's why

Premier Energies' stock has settled lower in six out of the last seven trading sessions, while Waaree Energies has slipped for the eighth straight session

Rajasthan govt to equip multi-storey buildings in state with solar energy

Rajasthan plans to power multi-storey buildings with solar energy via virtual net metering, aiming to cut power bills, boost green energy use and create jobs

PL Capital bullish on solar equipment space; backs Premier, Waaree Energies

PL Capital has initiated coverage on Premier Energies, Waaree Energies, and Vikram Solar, maintaining a positive outlook on all three renewable equipment manufacturers

Mixed resources to contribute 20-25% of 75-85 Gw RE capacity in FY26, FY27

Policy support and robust pipeline to drive additions; transmission and PPA delays remain key execution risks

Only a new price system can solve the complexity of modern electricity

A market-based price system is key to managing renewable energy, AI-driven demand and grid stability, replacing outdated central planning in modern electricity systems

India's solar push hits slowdown as transmission and demand gaps emerge

India's rapid solar boom is slowing as grid constraints, weak demand growth, stalled contracts, and rising storage needs push the sector into a recalibration phase

2.396 million households covered under solar rooftop scheme PMSGMBY

The scheme is targeting to ramp up the coverage to 3.5 million households by the end of 2025-26 and the government has taken various steps to accelerate its implementation

Rooftop solar's promise hits reality: Who pays for night-time power?

Battery mandates and lower buyback tariffs aim to ease discom losses, but risk slowing household adoption of solar power

MNRE urges lenders to fund solar cells, wafers and polysilicon units

MNRE has urged lenders to expand financing beyond module units to include upstream solar manufacturing while clarifying that no advisory has been issued to pause lending to renewable energy projects

India cautions lenders on financing new solar module units amid oversupply

Several Indian companies have expanded solar module capacity over the past three years, targeting exports to the United States

Hindustan Power wins SECI bids for solar and battery storage projects

Hindustan Power on Tuesday said it has won a bid from SECI to develop a solar project with an energy storage system. The project will require the installation of around 300 MWp of solar capacity and 300 MWh of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), the company said in a statement. It has also secured a project from SECI to develop a solar and battery energy storage facility with a contracted capacity of 150 MW of solar power. Hindustan Power is a leading integrated power-generation company in India, focused on renewable and transitional energy solutions.

India's solar panel exports slump in September as US tariffs bite

India's exports to the United States had surged earlier this year as developers sought alternatives to Chinese panels amid Washington's restrictions on Chinese products

KPI Green wins ₹696 cr contract for 200 MW solar project in Gujarat

KPI Green Energy on Monday said it has inked contract agreements with state-owned SJVN Ltd for an order worth Rs 696.50 crore to develop a 200 MW (AC) solar power project at the GIPCL Renewable Energy Park in Khavda, Gujarat. This development represents a major advancement in KPI Green's expanding portfolio of utility-scale renewable energy projects, a company statement said. KPI Green Energy Ltd has signed contract agreements with SJVN Ltd, a Government of India enterprise, for the execution of a 200 MW (AC) solar power project at the GIPCL Renewable Energy Park in Khavda, Gujarat, according to the statement. The contract, valued at Rs 696.50 crore (excluding GST), reinforces KPI Green's position as a credible and trusted EPC partner for large-scale renewable projects, it stated. Under the executed agreements, KPI Green will supply all plant and equipment required for the 200 MW (AC) solar project, in accordance with approved specifications and quality assurance plans. It is also

Jakson Group begins Rs 8,000 cr integrated solar facility project in MP

Jakson Group on Sunday kickstarted its Rs 8,000-crore investment to set up a 6 GW integrated solar manufacturing facility in Madhya Pradesh. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Sunday laid down the foundation for the first phase of the project, which involves setting up 3 GW cell and 4 GW solar module manufacturing capacity, Jakson Group said in a statement. The overall plan will se 6 GW of ingot, 6 GW wafer, 6 GW cell and 6 GW of solar module manufacturing capacity over the next three years, generating 4,000 new job opportunities. As per company information, Phase 1 involves investment of Rs 2,000 core to set up up 3 GW cell and 4 GW of module-making capacity. Phase 1 is expected to generate 1,700 employment opportunities. Yadav said, "The solar manufacturing hub at Maksi will create skilled jobs for our youth and position our state as the manufacturing and logistics centre of India's clean energy transition." He said the project reflects Madhya Pradesh's strength as a growth-focused s

Tracking India's solar future: Why every GWh matters in energy transition

As India builds renewable capacity at record speed, the focus must shift from scale to strength-ensuring every GW added delivers dependable GWh and lasting energy security

Chhattisgarh Assembly's new building to be fully power with green energy

Chhattisgarh Assembly Speaker Dr Raman Singh said the new Vidhan Sabha building followed the green building concept and would be fully powered by solar energy

DRDO signs MoU to develop 300 MW solar projects across its establishments

Defence Research & Development Organisation on Tuesday signed an MoU to collaborate on the development of 300 MW capacity of solar-based renewable energy projects across DRDO establishments in India.In a post on X, the DRDO stated that a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed with the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI), which operates under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy."Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) under the Ministry of Defence and the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) under the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy(MNRE) signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on the development of 300 MW capacity of solar-based renewable energy projects across DRDO establishments in India," wrote DRDO.The MoU exchange ceremony took place at DRDO Bhawan in New Delhi. Dr Samir V. Kamat, Secretary of the Department of Defence R & D and Chairman of DRDO, along with Santosh Kumar Sarangi, IAS, Secretary of .