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IEA: India's renewable capacity to hit 530 GW by 2030, solar leads the way
The International Energy Agency expects solar to do most of the heavy lifting as India races toward its 2030 clean-energy target.
India Eyes Solar Tie-Up With Rwanda, Says Pralhad Joshi
The Union minister said New Delhi wants to deepen bilateral cooperation with Kigali on solar energy, without offering specifics on scope or timeline.
China's Proposed Tech Export Curbs Test India's Solar Manufacturing Push
Beijing's plan to restrict exports of key solar manufacturing technology could slow India's module and cell buildout, Mercom India reports.
India's solar module component market seen doubling to $7.8 billion by FY28
A new report projects sharp growth in the domestic supply chain for solar module parts, though the sector still leans heavily on imports.
India's Solar Generation Jumps 48.6% to 56.9 BU in Q3 2026
Solar output climbed sharply year on year in the third quarter of 2026, according to Mercom India, though the report gives no breakdown of where the growth came from.
Radius By Rishabh Pushes Solar Expansion as India's Clean Energy Demand Grows
Ahmedabad Mirror reports on the firm's role in India's solar buildout, though details of the project remain thin.
India's solar manufacturing capacity set for major expansion, says ISMA's Amit Manohar
ISMA Secretary General Amit Manohar says the country's solar module and cell capacity is on track for significant growth, according to ET EnergyWorld.
IEA: India's Renewable Capacity to Hit 530 GW by 2030, Solar Leads
A new IEA outlook puts India's renewable buildout at 530 GW by 2030, with solar doing most of the heavy lifting.
How Indian is a 'Made in India' solar panel? Business Standard asks
A Business Standard report examines how much of a domestically assembled solar module is actually made in the country.
PM Shares Article on Solar's Role in India's Clean Energy Transition
The Prime Minister amplified a piece on solar power's part in the country's shift to clean energy, with no new policy or figures attached to the share.
PM Shares Article on India's Solar Journey Opening New Opportunities
The Prime Minister amplified a piece on India's solar energy progress, pointing to the openings it creates across the economy.
Modi Touts Solar Push, Says Clean Energy Drive Opening New Opportunities
The Prime Minister linked India's renewable buildout to fresh jobs and investment, according to The Hans India, without offering new capacity figures.
Rooftop solar is now an asset that earns, says Ashish Khanna
The industry veteran's remark, reported by The Week, frames rooftop solar as an income-generating asset rather than a cost-saving add-on for Indian homes and businesses.
India's solar push runs into border tensions and shifting politics
The Week reports on how India's clean-energy buildout is colliding with security concerns along the frontier and a changing political map.
Solar Leads India's Push Toward 500GW Green Energy Goal
The Week reports on how solar power is carrying India's renewable energy buildout as the country works toward its 500GW target.
SARC sessions at Vibrant Goa Summit look at solar and maritime investment
The Goa summit hosted SARC-led discussions on drawing investment into the state's solar energy and maritime sectors.
Engie commissions 450 MW of solar across two Indian projects
The French utility has brought both plants online, adding to India's fast-growing renewable base.
ENGIE commissions 450 MW of solar projects in India
The French utility's Indian arm has brought 450 MW of solar capacity online, according to Power Peak Digest.
Solar's next test: quality and standards, not just capacity
India's solar buildout is racing ahead, but a new ET EnergyWorld piece argues that reliability and standards now matter as much as megawatts added.
Fibe and Hygge Energy Team Up to Finance Rooftop Solar for Indian Homes
The lending platform and the clean-energy firm will offer loans to households and small businesses looking to put panels on their roofs.
Agrivoltaics in India: Farming Under Solar Panels Without Losing Crop Yields
The Indian Express asks whether solar panels and crops can share the same land in India without cutting harvests.
India's Solar Output Hits 20,176 Million Units as Renewables Jump 22.81% in September
Solar generation crossed 20,176 million units in September 2026, part of a 22.81% year-on-year rise in India's overall renewable output.
Jakson Solar to put up to $525 million into cell, ingot-wafer plants
The Indian manufacturer is moving upstream into solar cells and ingot-wafers, the capital-heavy stages of the supply chain where the country still leans on imports.
Lucknow leads India's rooftop solar push as installations climb
The Uttar Pradesh capital has become a test case for India's rooftop solar ambitions, with homes and small businesses driving uptake.
Solex Chair: India Must Incentivise Domestic Solar as China Weighs Export Curbs
With Beijing reportedly considering restrictions on solar technology exports, Indian manufacturers are pressing for stronger policy support at home.
Avaada Compared to Tesla as India's Renewable Energy Ambitions Grow
A Times of India report frames the Indian renewables developer as the country's answer to Elon Musk's Tesla, though the comparison rests on ambition rather than output.
Renewable Energy India Expo 2026: three takeaways from pv magazine
pv magazine Global's readout from the Renewable Energy India Expo 2026, published 24 October, framed around three key takeaways.
Agrivoltaics in India: Solar Panels and Crops on the Same Land
Growing food and generating power on one field is gaining ground in India, but the economics and the shade still need work.
SECI and Home Ministry Sign MoU on Rooftop Solar Under PM Surya Ghar
The agreement brings the Home Ministry into the rooftop solar push, though the published details so far are thin.
SolarQuarter Breaks Down Solar Plant Costs, Land Needs and ROI in India
The trade outlet's explainer walks through what a solar project actually costs to build in India, how much land it eats up, and what investors can expect back.
ACME Solar signs 1.2GWh storage PPA with SECI under FDRE tender
The deal ties battery capacity to a firm, dispatchable renewables contract awarded through SECI's FDRE route.
Saatvik Green launches 670 Wp TOPCon 3.0 solar module at REI Expo
The Indian module maker used the renewable energy trade show to unveil a higher-wattage panel built on TOPCon 3.0 cell technology.
Navitas Gets Up to USD 20 Mn from responsAbility for Solar Cell Expansion
The Swiss impact investor's debt facility will back Navitas's push to scale solar cell output in India.
Neoterra Launches Solar-Powered Smart ACs, Claims Up to 80 Percent Energy Savings
The company says its new air conditioners can run partly on rooftop solar and cut grid draw sharply, though independent performance data isn't yet public.
India to host Agrivoltaics World Conference 2026, first in Global South
The conference comes as the next phase of PM-KUSUM is set to push agrivoltaics, pairing solar panels with farmland across India.
India's solar push runs into a durability and cost problem
A pv magazine Global report says the sector's next challenge is keeping panels and projects working, not just building them fast.
India Curtailed 96.9GW of Solar PV in September, PV Tech Reports
The figure points to a widening gap between installed solar capacity and the grid's willingness to absorb it.
Sahaj Solar plans 1.8-GWh battery factory as storage push widens
The Indian solar firm is moving into battery energy storage with a 1.8-GWh manufacturing plan, according to a Renewables Now report.
Orb Energy Marks 20 Years of Solar Manufacturing and Rooftop Work in India
The Bengaluru-based solar firm is marking two decades of building panels and selling rooftop systems in India, according to a Manufacturing Today India report.
Saur Energy Cover Story Weighs India's Solar Gains Against Mounting Hurdles
The trade publication's October 2026 cover story takes stock of where Indian solar stands and what still stands in its way.
India's solar boom faces a harder test as Livemint asks if the Icarus moment has arrived
A Livemint analysis questions whether the country's runaway solar growth can hold up as costs, grid strain and policy pressures mount.
ACME Solar Signs 300MW Peak Power PPA With SECI
The deal covers peak-demand supply to the state-run tender agency, though ACME has not disclosed tariff or project location.
ACME Solar Signs 300 MW SECI PPA; Shares Slip 0.72%
The Gurugram-based developer added a 300 MW power supply agreement with SECI to its book, but the stock closed lower on the day the deal was reported.
Bihar leads eastern India in feeder-level solarisation, says report
The state's push to solarise agricultural feeders is drawing attention across the east, though questions remain about scale and land.
Orb Energy Turns 20, Sets 1 GW Solar Target for 2030
The Bengaluru-based rooftop solar firm is marking two decades in business with an ambitious capacity goal, though the announcement offered few details on how it plans to get there.
NGE Green Energy's Sudharman Ezhil on Fixing India's Renewable Infrastructure Gaps
The Chennai-based company is moving past solar installations to tackle transmission, storage, and land challenges, founder Sudharman Ezhil says.
Acme Solar Signs PPA With SECI for 300 MW Peak Power at ₹6.00 a Unit
The agreement covers a 300 MW peak power project, with Acme Solar Holdings locking in a tariff of ₹6.00 per unit under the SECI contract.
ACME Solar Signs PPA with SECI for Solar Power Supply
The agreement, disclosed in a TradingView filing, adds to India's growing renewable energy pipeline.
NTPC to Deploy 247Solar's Advanced Solar Thermal Tech in First Commercial Project
India's largest utility signs on for a concentrated solar plant that promises round-the-clock power without batteries.
PM Suryaghar, PMKUSUM Push India to 51 GW Additions in 2025, No. 2 After China
India added 51 GW of renewable energy capacity in 2025, driven by rooftop solar and solar pumps, making it the world's second-largest market after China.
India's Clean Energy Revolution: A Rapid Path to Sustainability
SolarQuarter reports on India's accelerating shift to renewables, with solar and wind leading the charge.
Rajasthan Awards 2.45 GW Solar-Plus-BESS Tender at Rs. 3.53–3.54/kWh
Rajasthan has awarded the country's largest single solar-plus-battery storage tender, with tariffs settling at Rs. 3.53, 3.54 per unit.
India's solar generation jumps 39% in Q2, CREA says
The Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air credits record capacity additions and strong summer output for the sharp year-on-year rise.
Suryamitra trains Uttar Pradesh youth for solar energy jobs
The programme, run by India's Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, aims to create a skilled workforce for the growing solar sector.
GH2 Solar Signs PPA with SECI for 50 MW Solar and 100 MWh Battery Storage
The power purchase agreement pairs 50 MW of solar with 100 MWh of battery storage, with SECI as the offtaker.
India Curtails 4.2% of Solar Power in July-August as Grid Constraints Bite
Grid operators curtailed 4.2% of solar generation in July-August 2026, according to KNN India, as transmission bottlenecks limited absorption of peak output.
India Curtails 4% of Solar Output in July-August Despite Power Shortages
A new report finds that grid bottlenecks forced solar generators to waste 4% of potential output during the summer months, even as parts of the country faced electricity deficits.
India Adds Nearly 40GW of Solar and Wind in Nine Months
The country's renewable energy build-out continues at pace, with solar and wind accounting for almost all new capacity in the first three quarters of 2026.
ISA Grows Into Global Solar Cooperation Platform, Says News On AIR
The International Solar Alliance has evolved from a niche initiative into a worldwide forum for solar energy collaboration, according to a News On AIR report.
POWERGRID commissions transmission project to evacuate 2.5 GW solar in Karnataka
The state-run grid operator has energised infrastructure to carry 2.5 GW of solar power from Karnataka, easing a long-standing bottleneck for developers.