Solar Power

The Tamil Nadu government has announced an incentive scheme offering up to ₹1 lakh for rooftop solar installations and outlined intentions to introduce a comprehensive battery energy storage systems (BESS) policy alongside targeted grid upgrades. The measures aim to accelerate distributed generation, improve grid resilience and support the integration of storage into the state electricity […]

Introduction India is preparing measures to incentivise domestic polysilicon production as part of a broader effort to reduce reliance on Chinese suppliers for solar components. The move aligns with the country s ambition to secure its photovoltaic supply chain and support renewable energy deployment. Overview Polysilicon is the primary raw material used to make silicon […]

The Indian Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has expanded the first Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM-I) by 12.7GW of solar module capacity, bringing the total listed capacity to more than 217GW. The update is the latest administrative step in maintaining a vetted roster of module suppliers eligible for government-linked procurement and […]

KKR-owned ContourGlobal has commenced construction of a solar-plus-storage project in Chile known as ‘Sun at Night’. The move marks a continuation of investor interest in combining photovoltaic generation with battery systems to deliver power when the sun is not shining. Overview The development brings together solar photovoltaic generation and electrical energy storage in a single […]

The World’s Solar Power Capacity Surpasses 1,000 GW Mark – Solar Milestone Gets Minimal Attention Introduction Recent data revealed that the world’s solar power capacity has surpassed the 1,000 gigawatt (GW) mark, marking an unprecedented milestone for renewable energy. However, this breakthrough has received minimal attention from the mainstream media, despite its significance for the […]

India’s solar energy sector is poised for rapid expansion, with installed solar capacity expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 22% between 2026 and 2035, according to a new report by Nuvama. The report forecasts that India’s overall electricity demand will increase by approximately 6% annually over the next decade, supported […]

India’s solar manufacturing sector has entered a new phase with the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) implementing the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) List-II for solar cells from June 1, 2026. The ministry has decided not to grant a blanket extension beyond the deadline, making compliance mandatory for eligible projects. The […]

More than 40 lakh households across India are now benefiting from rooftop solar systems under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, marking a significant milestone in the country’s distributed renewable energy journey. The scheme, launched in February 2024, aims to bring rooftop solar to one crore homes by March 2027. The adoption rate has […]

1. Khavda Renewable Energy Park, Gujarat — 30 GW (planned) Khavda is rewriting the rulebook. Built across roughly 538 sq km of barren salt desert in Kutch, an area about five times the size of Paris, it is being developed as the world’s largest single-location renewable energy project. Adani Green Energy (AGEL) leads the build, […]

Fujiyama Power Systems Limited has commissioned a 2,000 MW solar panel manufacturing facility in Ratlam, Madhya Pradesh, marking a major expansion in the company’s renewable energy manufacturing footprint as India accelerates domestic solar production. The Ratlam facility forms part of Fujiyama’s broader greenfield manufacturing strategy aimed at strengthening its integrated solar ecosystem. Designed with planned […]

India is on track to become the world’s second-largest solar market by 2026 in terms of annual installations, according to the National Solar Energy Federation of India, signaling a rapid acceleration in the country’s clean energy transition. The country has added a record 50 gigawatts of solar capacity in just 14 months, pushing total installed […]

Researchers from University of New South Wales have found that solar PV modules in tracker-based systems degrade significantly faster due to higher ultraviolet (UV) exposure compared to fixed-tilt installations. The study reveals that single-axis tracking (SAT) systems can receive up to 1.5 times more UV radiation, particularly in high-irradiance regions such as deserts. This leads […]