⚡ Quick Read What happened: The CERC has approved tariffs between ₹2.43/kWh and ₹2.47/kWh for NHPC’s 1,670 MW ISTS-connected solar projects, including a 500 MW greenshoe allocation. Why it matters: The approval validates the use of greenshoe options in competitive bidding, setting a precedent for scaling capacity at the lowest discovered tariff. Watch: Future regulatory…
⚡ Quick Read What happened: The CEA’s National Generation Adequacy Plan projects India’s peak power demand to reach 459 GW by 2035-36, with total installed capacity expanding to 1,121 GW. Why it matters: Developers and EPCs must prepare for a massive shift in the energy mix, where solar accounts for 45% of capacity and storage…
⚡ Quick Read What happened: Fraunhofer CSP researchers found that certain commercial PV cleaning agents can degrade anti-reflective coatings (ARC), causing performance losses of up to 5.6%. Why it matters: Using improper chemicals during O&M can lead to permanent, irreversible damage to module glass, directly impacting long-term energy yield and project ROI. Watch: Developers should…
⚡ Quick Read What happened: SolarEdge has introduced the Nexis residential solution, featuring a multi-range hybrid inverter (8 kW to 20 kW) and a modular high-voltage battery system scalable up to 78 kWh. Why it matters: The system’s high charging capacity (14 kW per stack) and modular efficiency improvements offer EPCs a versatile, future-proof solution…
⚡ Quick Read What happened: ACME Solar has commissioned an additional 155 MW/470.25 MWh of battery energy storage systems (BESS) in Rajasthan, bringing its total operational BESS capacity to 297.67 MW/951.74 MWh. Why it matters: These projects operate on a merchant basis, demonstrating a viable revenue model for storage developers by leveraging price differentials between…
⚡ Quick Read What happened: KPI Green Energy has commissioned 376 MWp of new renewable capacity, comprising 346 MWp of solar and 30 MWp of wind power. Why it matters: The milestone pushes the company’s total operational capacity to 965 MWp, signaling robust execution capabilities for large-scale IPP projects in Gujarat. Watch: Monitor the progress…
⚡ Quick Read What happened: The UAE is set to expand its solar capacity from 6.7 GW in 2025 to 32.3 GW by 2035, with generation rising to 75.4 TWh. Why it matters: The region’s success in achieving world-record low tariffs through competitive procurement sets a global benchmark for large-scale utility projects. Watch: The integration…
⚡ Quick Read What happened: The MNRE is pushing for a stronger administrative role in renewable governance, while CERC has integrated energy storage into the tariff framework for thermal plants. Why it matters: These shifts provide long-awaited regulatory clarity for hybrid storage projects and signal a move toward more streamlined national oversight for developers. Watch:…
⚡ Quick Read What happened: Türkiye reached 25,827 MW of installed solar capacity by January 2026, while a consortium led by ENGIE secured a 900 MW wind project in Egypt. Why it matters: These developments highlight the rapid scaling of renewable infrastructure in the MENA region, providing significant opportunities for international EPCs and component suppliers….
⚡ Quick Read What happened: Japanese electronics giant TDK Corp has proposed a INR 4,000 crore investment to establish a new battery energy storage manufacturing unit in Haryana. Why it matters: This move signals a strategic shift toward medium-capacity storage for data centers and AI infrastructure, providing local supply chain options for Indian energy developers….