Solar Power Projects

PM Surya Ghar: Why govt is tightening tracking of solar generation data

The government has long required generation data from rooftop solar systems. A new MNRE order now tightens inverter-level reporting, requiring daily output data to be shared with the National Portal

India bets on battery storage boom to reduce rising solar power losses

Projects that are not equipped with battery storage are unlikely to find buyers, with almost 42 gigawatts of planned capacity yet to sign offtake contracts, Renewables Secretary Santosh Kumar Sarangi

CESC unit to acquire renewable assets from ReNew Solar for $510 million

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

Solar cell capacity to reach 100 Gw in a year, says MNRE secretary

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.

Cabinet approves ₹5,070 crore scheme for floating solar power projects

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

Solar power curtailment of 8,133 GWh in April-June this year: Govt

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 ...

Emmvee Photovoltaic zooms 110% from March low; what's driving stock?

Share price of Emmvee Photovoltaic Power hit a new high of ₹371.45, surging 10% in Thursday's intra-day deals after reporting over 100% growth in Q1 net profit.

Tata Power plans to enter nuclear sector: Chairman N Chandrasekaran

Tata Power targets Rs 1 lakh crore in revenue and Rs 10,000 crore in PAT by 2030, while expanding into nuclear power, battery storage and solar manufacturing in Odisha

Premier Energies gains 4%, stock soars 55% from 52-week low; here's why

The company is primed to capitalize on the booming solar opportunity with expanded module capacity of 11.1 gigawatts and cell capacity going up to 10.6 gigawatts shortly, says Premier Energies.

Fujiyama Power Systems to set up 1.2 GW solar cell facility at MP's Ratlam

Fujiyama Power Systems on Friday said it is planning to set up a 1.2 GW TopCon solar cell manufacturing facility at Ratlam, in Madhya Pradesh. Currently, the company operates a 1 GW Mono PERC solar cell manufacturing facility at its Dadri plant, Uttar Pradesh. With the addition of 1.2 GW TopCon capacity at Ratlam, Fujiyama will substantially strengthen its integrated manufacturing capabilities across the solar value chain, the company said in a statement. The commercial operations of the Ratlam TopCon facility are expected to commence from Q1 of FY2028, the company said, adding that the estimated investment for the project is Rs 350 crore, which will be funded through a combination of debt and internal accruals. "This expansion strengthens our backward integration, enhances cost control and ensures consistent availability of DCR-compliant solar cells. "With our recent inclusion in the MNRE's ALMM-II list for solar cells, we are well-positioned to cater to the domestic demand of DC

India to mandate local solar ingots, wafers for energy projects from 2028

India currently relies entirely on China for its imports of cells, ingots, wafers ‌and ​poly silicon for ​solar panels

Waaree to Premier Energies: Solar stocks slump up to 14% on US tariffs

The US set a 126 per cent preliminary duty on solar imports from India, while the Trump administration set initial duties from 86 per cent to 143 per cent for Indonesia and 81 per cent for Laos

Govt's push to accelerate rooftop solar slowed by reluctant lenders, states

The shortfalls represent the latest challenge to India's efforts to nearly double ​clean energy capacity to 500 gigawatts by 2030

Ceigall India secures 220 MW solar project with BESS worth ₹1,700 cr

Ceigall India on Tuesday said it has secured a 220 MW solar project integrated with battery energy storage system worth Rs 1,700 crore from Rewa Ultra Mega Solar Ltd. The project was awarded through a tariff-based competitive bidding mechanism, the company said in a statement. Ceigall India Ltd has received a Letter of Award (LOA) dated February 9, 2026 from Rewa Ultra Mega Solar Limited (RUMSL) for the development of Unit 1 (220 MW) at the Morena Solar Park in Madhya Pradesh, it added. The tariff quoted for the project is Rs 2.70 per kWh, with an approximate project value of Rs 1,700 crore (including GST). The construction period for the project is 24 months, followed by an operational period of 25 years. The project is expected to contribute significantly to Madhya Pradesh's renewable energy capacity and support India's broader clean energy transition goals. The Morena Solar Park is a key renewable energy initiative in the state, designed to enhance grid stability through ...

Trump administration cancels solar projects in Puerto Rico as grid crumbles

The administration of US President Donald Trump has cancelled solar projects in Puerto Rico worth millions of dollars, as the island struggles with chronic power outages and a crumbling electric grid. The projects were aimed at helping 30,000 low-income families in rural areas across the US territory as part of a now-fading transition toward renewable energy. In an email obtained by The Associated Press, the US Energy Department said that a push under Puerto Rico's former governor for a 100 per cent renewable future threatened the reliability of its energy system. "The Puerto Rico grid cannot afford to run on more distributed solar power," the message states. "The rapid, widespread deployment of rooftop solar has created fluctuations in Puerto Rico's grid, leading to unacceptable instability and fragility." Javier Rua Jovet, public policy director for Puerto Rico's Solar and Energy Storage Association, disputed that statement in a phone interview Thursday. He said that some 200,00

Websol to invest ₹3,538 cr in solar manufacturing complex in AP's Naidupeta

The project, comprising 4 Gw solar cells and 4 Gw solar modules, will be developed in two phases over 120 acres, with commercial production scheduled from July 2027 and July 2028

Rooftop solar power to be installed at Himachal hospitals, says CM Sukhu

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Saturday directed the installation of rooftop solar power systems at healthcare institutions under the health department. He said that installing these systems in a phased manner would promote green energy and also help save money. He further said that his government has set a target to develop Himachal Pradesh as a green energy state, and effective steps are being taken to achieve this goal. Himachal's annual energy consumption is about 13,000 million units, and to make the state self-reliant in the energy sector, the government has set a target to meet more than 90 per cent of its energy requirement through renewable sources, he said in a statement issued here. The government has set the target to install solar energy projects with a total capacity of 500 megawatts in the state within the next two years, and special efforts are being made to promote alternative energy projects such as those related to solar, green hydrogen

Solar project in Rajasthan facing no evacuation constraints, says ACME

ACME Solar Holdings Ltd, India's leading renewable energy producer, on Monday said its 300 MW solar project in Rajasthan continues to be fully supported by dedicated transmission capacity and is not facing any evacuation constraints. Some solar projects in the state currently supply power under the temporary general network access (T-GNA) framework, as their associated transmission systems are yet to be commissioned. Those constraints are not faced by ACME. ACME Solar Holdings Ltd said its 300 MW solar project developed by ACME Sikar Solar Pvt Ltd and connected to the Bikaner-II substation has received General Network Access (GNA) effectiveness approval for long-term access and is currently evacuating its full capacity of 300 MW. "As the project holds confirmed and effective GNA status (long term GNA) now, it now continues to be fully supported by dedicated transmission capacity and is not subject to the evacuation constraints," the firm said in a statement. ACME Solar also said t

Parliamentary committee asks govt to remove solar power constraints

The panel, headed by chairperson Shrirang Appa Barne, has also asked the government to address the slow pace of implementation of solar sector schemes, and work out a PLI scheme

Vikram Solar shares rise 3% on commissioning new plant in TN; details here

Vikram Solar shares rose 3 per cent after it announced the commissioning of the Vallam manufacturing facility in Tamil Nadu