Solar Power

India's renewable energy capacity additions rose 25% in H1 2026

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

UP tops Maharashtra to become India's No 2 in rooftop solar installations

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

Renewables account for 31.7% of global power generation in 2024: IRENA

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

CERC permits TP Saurya to sell infirm power from Rajasthan solar project

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 rising solar penetration is causing power grid stress: EAC-PM paper

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

India's solar power boom faces regional imbalance, manufacturing glut

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

India needs 10 GWh battery storage to curb renewable curtailment: Ember

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

Centre approves ₹531 crore aid for Rajasthan solar power providers

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

Meta partners with Fourth Partner Energy for 88 MW RE projects in India

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

Centre relaxes solar module sourcing rules to boost rooftop installations

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

MNRE forms panel to review ALMM-II exemption requests for solar projects

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

UP's green energy roadmap gets ₹5,400 crore booster for solar expansion

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

Govt targets 75 lakh rooftop solar installations by December: Pralhad Joshi

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

India's tougher grid rules unsettle investors, test clean energy ambitions

Industry groups estimate the tougher regime could cut revenue by about 11 per cent for solar projects and as much as 48 per cent for wind farms

IIT Guwahati develops semiconductor for solar cell, neuromorphic computing

The perovskite-based platform combines high-efficiency solar energy conversion with advanced memory functions needed for AI and neuromorphic computing applications

Avaada Group plans to add 5GW renewable projects in FY27: Chairman

Avaada Group is looking to add renewable energy projects totalling 5 gigawatt (GW) in the current financial year as the company has signed PPAs and received connectivity approvals for the upcoming capacities, a company executive said. The group was able to add 2 GW of renewable energy projects during the last financial year, said Chairman Vineet Mittal. Another 1-2 GW capacity could have been added in FY26 but due to issues related to signing of PPAs and transmission infrastructure , the company was unable to do so, he noted. "Last year we could have brought 1-2 gigawatts more, but due to delays in the signing of PPAs and delays in full readiness of the transmission system, we had to align our commissioning schedule with the readiness transmission system," Mittal said in reply to a question if his company had to push timelines for planned capacities due to transmission and grid connectivity issues. With addition of 5GW, the company's overall operational capacity will reach 12GW by

No blanket extension of ALMM list for solar cells beyond June 1, says MNRE

Under the existing framework for ALMM List-II for solar PV cells, net-metering projects and open-access projects commissioned before June 1, 2026, are exempt

West Asia crisis hit Waaree Energies overseas' revenue to 20% in Q4: CFO

West Asia crisis disrupts shipments, dragging Waaree's overseas revenue and margins, even as commodity costs rise and expansion plans gather pace

Uttar Pradesh govt bets on solar as energy demand may cross 33,000 Mw

Uttar Pradesh boosts rooftop solar and microgrids to meet record summer power demand, targeting energy security and cleaner electricity across the state

Why India needs to develop concentrated solar thermal power plants

India's solar boom has exposed grid and storage challenges, making it essential to scale up concentrated solar thermal power alongside batteries and pump storage for reliable round-the-clock energy