Solar

North, West India lead solar utilisation as regional gaps persist

Northern and western states lead solar capacity utilisation, while eastern and northeastern regions lag far behind the 3.16% national average

Government weighs viability funding to boost solar ingot, wafer, polysilicon manufacturing

The initial discussions with the finance ministry have been positive and the scheme could be rolled out this year, new and renewable energy secretary Santosh Sarangi tells Moneycontrol

Solar players to counter US dumping, subsidy allegations by international trade commission: Sources

Industry sources said Indian manufacturers plan to argue before the ITC that their exports are competitively priced and not dumped, and that the surge in shipments reflects supply chain realignments and demand dynamics rather than unfair trade practices

Solar stocks in pain on Trump's 126% tariff shock but experts see limited long-term impact

Analysts said that while the development is sentimentally negative and could disrupt export flows in the near term, the direct earnings impact on most companies appears limited.

KKR-backed Hero Future Energies to soon file draft IPO papers

Hero Future Energies has a global portfolio of 7.2 gigawatts (GW) of renewable energy and 2.3 GW of BESS (battery energy storage system) assets across India, Ukraine, Vietnam, and UK comprising operating or under-construction projects.

Solar exporters to re-open talks with US buyers, revive manufacturing plans

Vikram Solar and Premier Energies, which were among the firm to put on hold plans to set up units in the US, are looking at reviving discussions

What is Perovskite-Silicon hybrid solar cells? Here's everything you need to know

Perovskite-silicon hybrid solar cells, launching in 2026, promise 34% higher efficiency than traditional panels. This breakthrough combines advanced materials science and physics to accelerate global solar energy adoption.

ESA's solar orbiter captured "magnetic avalanches" on the Sun, triggering powerful solar flares

ESA’s Solar Orbiter discovered cascading magnetic avalanches on the Sun, triggering powerful solar flares and particle storms, revealing hidden processes that could protect satellites and advance space science.

Polar storms on Jupiter and Saturn revealed about their hidden layers

Jupiter and Saturn have strikingly different polar storms. Scientists suggest these swirling vortices may reveal what lies deep inside the planets, offering a rare window into hidden gas giant interiors.

India's clean energy industry opposes revocation of connectivity over delays

India aims to add 500 GW of non-fossil capacity by 2030, but delays in project execution and transmission constraints have emerged as major hurdles

Annual Solar Eclipse 2026: When, Where and How to watch this space event

A rare Ring of Fire solar eclipse will light up the skies on 17th February 2026. Discover when it happens, where it will be visible and how scientists study this fiery celestial event safely.

Dutch firm SHV Energy to sell 290 MW Indian solar portfolio to INOXGFL group

The sale of the solar business will mark the exit of SHV Energy from India’s renewable energy sector.

OPINION | Is Budget 2026 ready to make solar India’s most competitive energy source?

The Union Budget 2026–27 holds immense potential to accelerate India’s renewable energy goals, particularly solar power, by strengthening domestic manufacturing, enhancing financial incentives, and supporting climate-focused initiatives for sustainable growth

Scientists detect ghost particles transforming from Carbon into Nitrogen

Scientists have directly observed solar neutrinos transforming carbon into nitrogen underground, confirming long-predicted particle physics and offering new insight into processes powering the Sun.

Cheap clean energy to power India as leading renewable, green hydrogen player, says Pralhad Joshi

Expansion of transmission infra, expansion of PM Surya Ghar and green hydrogen scale-up are among the steps the government will take to meet its clean-energy targets, the new and renewable energy minister tells Moneycontrol

Brookfield’s Nawal Saini says its portfolio is adding 10 percent of India’s incremental green capacity this year

Brookfield is one of the largest renewable energy platforms globally, with around $140 billion of AUM across solar, wind, hydro, pumped storage, battery storage, sustainable aviation fuel and carbon capture.

GST cut on solar modules offers limited relief as developers flag input credit challenges

Power regulator CERC issued a suo motu order on November 4 directing all renewable energy developers (solar, wind, etc.) to pass on the benefit of the reduced tax rate to the discoms and, ultimately, to end consumers through a corresponding reduction in the electricity tariff.

Essar Group seeks foreign capital to fund green energy ambitions

Investment bank Avendus Capital is advising Essar Group on the fundraise.

RJ Corp’s Voltsun to invest Rs 1,700 cr to manufacture solar components in Andhra Pradesh

AP’s clean-energy push gets a boost with RJ Corp’s Voltsun announcing a major solar cell and module plant in Naidupeta SEZ.

Centre to temporarily slow down renewable energy tenders, cancel unviable projects as generation outpaces absorption capacity

Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) will cut the pace of renewable energy auctions in FY26-27 amid surplus supply and connectivity hurdles. However, India is still on track to achieve its 500 GW non-fossil fuel-based power generation target by 2030, MNRE Secretary Santosh Kumar Sarangi told Moneycontrol.

Tata Power targets data centres as new growth engine; aims 100% clean energy supply by 2030: CEO Praveer Sinha

Tata Power has 5.4 GW of projects in pipeline and we will be able to complete all this in the next two years. So, any new bid that we win will come only in the third year. This is in fact the current scenario for the entire renewable energy sector in India, which is why the government is reassessing its scale of tendering such projects, Sinha said.

Tata Power to set up 10GW solar ingot and wafer plant in India

Tata Power reported a marginal decline in its consolidated net profit for the second quarter of FY26, coming in at Rs 919.4 crore, down 0.7 percent year-on-year from Rs 926.5 crore. CEO Praveer Sinha attributed this to heavy monsoon across India which dampened electricity demand.

Power sector set for major security upgrade as Centre plans new framework against cyber threats

The draft rules states that any organization that owns, operates, manages, or interfaces with power infrastructure connected to the electricity grid will have to prepare a board-approved cyber security policy, designate a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), and align to standards by the Power Ministry.

ISA launches global initiative to secure critical minerals from solar and battery waste

Addressing the 8th session of the International Solar Alliance (ISA), President Droupadi Murmu said by 2050, India aims not only to meet its clean energy targets but also to become a hub that aggregates global solar demand and drives innovation, manufacturing and knowledge exchange.

Every fourth EV sold in India is from UP, will ramp up charging infra: UP Additional Chief Secretary

Uttar Pradesh government will soon send its proposal to the Centre for participating in the electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure plan under the PM E-Drive scheme.