Solar Energy

The commerce minister also stated that a trade deal with Qatar could be finalised by mid next year or the third quarter of 2026

Lower GST on renewables to accelerate green projects, but all eyes on input price fluctuations: Industry

The biggest beneficiaries of the GST reduction will be the rooftop solar segment, giving a boost to PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana

India's solar modules shine at 100 GW

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the development is yet another milestone towards self-reliance.

India beats Japan to become third-largest solar energy generator: Minister Pralhad Joshi

India has outpaced Japan in solar energy generation producing 1,08,494 GWh compared to Japan's 96,459 GWh and is now the world's third-largest solar power producer, Joshi said in a post on X.

Can India shield its solar market from ASEAN dumping?

India may benefit from US tariffs on ASEAN solar exports, but challenges remain due to US subsidy cuts, domestic push, and India’s reliance on Chinese polysilicon

Govt may extend PLI scheme deadline for solar module projects

Visa issues for Chinese technicians, supply chain disruptions, and slow technology transfer have hampered progress under the Production Linked Incentive scheme for solar modules.

IIT Bombay unveils breakthrough solar tech to slash costs: Report

ART-PV India Pvt Ltd, a startup founded at IIT Bombay and the government of Maharashtra are collaborating on the project.

Waaree Energies shares fall 8 percent as Trump's tax cut aims to end key renewable subsidies

Trump's 'big, beautiful bill' proposes to repeal grants for reduce air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions or purchase electric commercial vehicles, as well as removal of 30% tax credit for installing solar rooftop systems.

North leads in overall solar capacity addition, but South is closer to potential: MC Analysis

India plans to nearly triple the solar installed capacity to 280 GW by 2030, achieving nearly 40 percent of its potential.

India’s energy efficiency improved faster between 2000 and 2023, than BRICS and global average: RBI study

Although energy efficiency lagged developed markets, like the US and Germany, which witnessed an over 2 percent rise during this period, India was far ahead of its BRICS peers (1.62 percent)

Stock Market Update: BEL, NTPC Green, Jubilant & More in Focus | March 13

Stay updated on the latest stock market movements! Bharat Electronics secures a ₹2,463 crore defense contract, NTPC Green commissions the final phase of its Shajapur Solar Project, and Jubilant Pharmova gets a key USFDA update. Plus, major developments from Satin Creditcare, BEML, and Zydus Lifesciences. Watch now for all the key highlights!

India's strategic push for cleantech manufacturing and renewable energy growth

Budget 2025 outlines efforts to boost manufacturing, focusing on renewable energy (RE) and cleantech. The National Manufacturing Mission aims to enhance domestic production across key sectors, reducing import dependency, and fostering innovation, technology, and skills for future growth.

CleanMax earmarks Rs 4,000 crore capex in FY26 for adding 1GW capacity

CleanMax plans to scale up its capacity by nearly 1 GW annually, according to founder and managing director Kuldeep Jain. Seventy percent of the 1,000-MW energy portfolio expansion plan will consist of solar projects and the rest would be wind projects.

Government wants banks to up renewable energy financing, minister to meet bankers in January

For India to achieve 500 GW of non-fossil fuel power by 2030, significant and timely financial investments are needed to upgrade infrastructure and build new transmission lines, a CII and EY report has said

Centre imposes non-tariff barrier to curb imports of solar cells, boost local production

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has stated that solar cells will be included in the approved list of models and manufacturers (ALMM) from June 1, 2026

SECI signs MoU with H2Global Stiftung to promote green hydrogen initiatives

The collaboration offers India opportunity to work on joint tender design concepts, particularly in structuring joint tenders that aligns with the country's ambition to become export hub of green hydrogen and its derivatives

India’s 2030 emissions journey is going better than the rest of the world

India’s per capita emissions, at 2.9 tonnes, were half of Brazil’s 6 tonnes, nearly a fourth of China’s, and a sixth of the US’s, at 18 tonnes per person in 2023.

Closely watching the impact of Chinese export controls: Waaree Energies Chairman

Waaree exports 44 percent of its modules and the US is one of its key markets. The company is planning to set up a 1.6 GW module facility in Houston.

Solar Energy to invest $2.2 billion in renewables by 2030, mulls IPO

India's IPO market is booming, with around 235 companies having gone public so far this year and raising more than $8.6 billion, surpassing last year's total, LSEG data showed

Study flags land, water challenges in scaling renewables beyond 1,500 GW

The CEEW study highlighted that Odisha and Madhya Pradesh, with high RE potential, could emerge as key players in meeting India’s renewable energy ambitions in the coming decades.

PM Modi calls to democratize solar manufacturing and technology for developing nations

Empowering the least developed countries and small island developing states should be a top priority, said Modi at International Solar Festival.

Reliance Industries to commission first solar giga-factory in FY25

The solar giga factory will include manufacturing of PV modules, cells, wafers and ingots, polysilicon, and glass at a single location.

SAIL's Bhilai Steel Plant to install solar energy systems in plant premises, township, reservoir

The flagship unit of the country's largest steel maker Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), BSP, has recently signed a memorandum of understanding with the Chhattisgarh State Renewable Energy Development Agency (CREDA) for the solar power generation project within the unit's premises, a statement issued by the plant management said on Wednesday.

Tata Power confident on solar business; to add more consumer under PM Surya Ghar Yojna

The solar business has done “exceedingly well” and as the demand for power grows, Tata Power said it will work towards ensuring all its plants operate at full capacity, including coal-based plants and renewables

NHPC m-cap nears Rs 1 lakh crore on tie-up with Norwegian firm for floating solar tech

Following the announcement, the stock price of the company ended almost 3 percent higher at Rs 96.17, nearing the Rs 100-mark on April 30.