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Rajasthan's Bhadla Solar Park Turns to Dry-Cleaning Robots as Water Runs Short
A new agritech start-up is testing robotic dusters that cut water use by 90% at the 2.5 GW Bhadla Solar Park, where a severe water shortage threatens panel efficiency.
Delhi Solar Policy 2.0: 75% Subsidy Drives 40,000 Rooftop Installations This Quarter
A new state subsidy scheme has pushed rooftop solar installations in Delhi past 40,000 in the last three months, but grid bottlenecks and paperwork delays threaten to slow the boom.
Gujarat's Wind-Solar Hybrid Park Nears 2 GW: Adani Green's Khavda Project Set to Power 1.5 Million Homes
Adani Green Energy's massive wind-solar hybrid park in Khavda, Gujarat, is set to reach 2 GW capacity by mid-2025, enough to power 1.5 million homes and cut 4 million tonnes of CO2 yearly.
India's Rooftop Solar Surge: PM Surya Ghar Yojana Adds 1.2 GW in Q1 2025
The government scheme pushed India past 15 GW of cumulative rooftop solar capacity, with residential installations making up 70% of the new additions.
Maharashtra 500 MW Hybrid Tender Draws Single Bid at Record Low ₹2.48/kWh
A single bidder offered ₹2.48 per unit for a 500 MW wind-solar hybrid project in Maharashtra, setting a new low for such a tender in the state.
PM-KUSUM Scheme Hits 5 GW Solar Pump Installations: Ground Report from Rajasthan's Dark Zones
India's flagship solar pump scheme reaches 5 gigawatts, but farmers in Rajasthan's power-starved 'dark zones' say the real test is still ahead.
Gujarat Solar Policy 2.0 Targets 50 GW by 2025: Can Rooftop Subsidies Break the Discom Deadlock?
Gujarat's new solar policy aims to add 50 GW by 2025, with higher rooftop subsidies meant to push past utility resistance.
PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana hits 10 lakh rooftop solar installations in first year
The scheme has reached 40% of its 2027 target of 2.5 crore households, with Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Rajasthan leading the charge.
Adani Green starts building India's first 5 GW hybrid solar-wind park in Kutch
The park, spread over 72,000 acres in Gujarat's Kutch district, will combine 2.8 GW of solar and 2.2 GW of wind capacity.
Karnataka's Free Solar Scheme Hits 40% Mark: 80,000 Low-Income Homes Get Rooftop Panels
The state's 'Gruha Jyothi' program, aiming to install free solar rooftops for 2 lakh low-income households, has reached 80,000 installations, but faces grid connectivity and awareness hurdles.
Maharashtra’s new agri-PV policy: ₹1.5/kWh tariff on 50,000 hectares of farmland
The state aims to put solar panels on 50,000 hectares of farmland, paying farmers ₹1.50 per kilowatt-hour for power fed into the grid.
Gujarat’s Khavda Solar Park hits 5 GW, aims for 30 GW by 2026
The sprawling solar park in the Rann of Kutch has crossed 5 gigawatts of operational capacity, with developers racing to hit 30 GW in just over two years.
PM-KUSYAL Scheme Crosses 4 Million Solar Pumps: Can It Meet the 2030 Target of 17.5 Million?
India's flagship solar pump program hits a new milestone, but the gap to the 2030 goal remains vast.
India's Solar Capacity Hits 70 GW, Rajasthan Tops with 18 GW
Rajasthan accounts for over 25% of India's total solar installations as the country crosses a key renewable energy milestone.
India Lost 11% of Solar Power Amid Record Summer Demand, Report Says
A new EnergyWorld analysis finds that 11% of solar output was wasted during India's hottest summer, highlighting grid bottlenecks and storage gaps.
India’s Solar Boom Hides a Sharp Fall in Large‑Scale Projects
While new rooftop and small‑scale solar installations surge, the number of utility‑scale solar farms under construction has dropped sharply this year.
India's Solar Output Jumps 57% in June, Leaving Wind Far Behind
Solar generation rose 57% in June, while wind output slipped, widening the gap between the two renewables.
India Cuts 8,133 GWh of Solar Power as Grid Struggles with Day‑time Surplus
The grid shed 8,133 GWh of solar output in June as operators wrestled with excess daylight generation.
India curtails 8,133 GWh solar power – grid fights excess daytime supply
The nation's grid shed record solar output as daylight generation outpaced demand, prompting emergency curbs.
India’s Solar Curtailment Hits 8,133 GWh in April‑June, Govt Says
The Ministry reports that solar generators were forced to cut output by over 8,100 GWh in the first half of the year, sparking calls for grid upgrades.
India holds back 8,133 GWh solar power April-June quarter owing transmission constraints Reuters
Transmission bottlenecks forced India to curtail over eight thousand gigawatt‑hours of solar output in the April‑June quarter.
India Cuts 8,133 GWh of Solar Power Even as Summer Demand Hits Record
The grid operator trimmed over eight thousand gigawatt‑hours of solar output this summer while households and industry faced the highest electricity use on record.
Andhra Pradesh Adds 3.9 GW Renewable Power – Clean Energy Boost
The state reports a 3.9 gigawatt rise in solar and wind capacity, pushing its clean energy target forward.
NLC India Invites Bids – 1,500 Acres for Gujarat Solar Power Projects
NLC India has opened a bid round to buy 1,500 acres of land in Gujarat for a series of large solar farms, aiming to add up to 3 GW of capacity.
India’s Renewable Energy Generation Surges 24.7% in June 2026 – Solar and Wind Lead Growth
India's power grid recorded a 24.7% jump in renewable output in June, driven mainly by solar and wind plants.
Khaba Renewable and ENGIE India secure $102 million loan to boost clean power projects
A joint $102 million loan will fund new solar and wind farms, helping both firms expand renewable capacity in India.
India's Solar Factories Get a Cash Boost as Clean Power Push Gains Speed
New funding and policy steps are driving a surge in solar panel production across India.
Solar Takes 56.4% Share of India's Capacity in Q2 2026
Solar installations rose sharply, pushing the sector to hold more than half of new renewable capacity in the second quarter.
Waaree Renewable Wins 800 MWac Solar EPC Projects in India
Waaree Renewable Technologies has been awarded contracts to build and operate 800 MWac of solar power under the EPC model, according to Saur Energy.
India’s Solar Drive Stalls as Panel Plants Shut Down
A wave of closures at solar panel factories leaves the government scrambling and oil markets watching.
India’s Solar Capacity Jumps 57‑Fold to 162 GW, Parliament Says
The government told lawmakers the nation's installed solar power has risen from about 2.8 GW in 2014 to 162.15 GW today.
India Accelerates Solar Shift, Hits Record Capacity in 2024
India's solar power rose sharply last year, marking a smoother shift to clean energy amid policy pushes and grid upgrades.
World Bank Backs India's Solar Rooftop Drive, Aims to Power Homes and Jobs
The World Bank will fund India's rooftop solar push to expand clean power, create jobs and draw private money.
India Steps Into Central Asia’s Solar Market With Uzbekistan Deal
A new agreement between Indian and Uzbek firms opens the door for solar equipment supply and project development in a region hungry for clean power.
India's Solar Push Idles Factories Unable to Shake Reliance on China
A Reuters report reveals that India's drive to build its own solar manufacturing capacity has left many factories idle because they still depend on Chinese components and technology.
India's Solar Boom Strains Grid as Storage Lags Behind
Rising solar power generation is causing voltage swings and frequency fluctuations, exposing the country's lack of battery storage.
Solar project in India's largest grassland stirs conservation fears
A proposed solar plant in Gujarat's Banni grassland could disrupt local wildlife and traditional livelihoods, scientists and pastoralists warn.
India’s $100 Billion Grid Bet Drives Solar Manufacturing Surge
A massive push to modernise India's power grid is sparking a rapid expansion of domestic solar panel and cell production, reshaping the country's energy landscape.
64 GW Midday Drop Shows India Must Build Storage Now
A sharp 64 GW fall in solar output at midday reveals how fast India's grid is changing and why battery storage is no longer optional.
India's solar boom hits speed bumps: regional gaps, factory glut
A new analysis shows solar capacity is piling up in a few states while factories run below half their output, threatening the country's 2030 clean-energy target.
Rising solar penetration strains India's power grid, warns EAC-PM paper
A new paper from the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister says the rapid growth of solar power is creating grid stability problems that need urgent fixes.
45 Lakh Indian Homes Now Solar-Powered, Says Pralhad Joshi
Union Minister Pralhad Joshi announced that India has crossed a major clean energy milestone, with 45 lakh households now running on solar power.
India’s Solar Boom Has a Waste Problem
India's rapid solar expansion is creating a growing waste crisis as thousands of panels reach end of life with no recycling system in place.
CleanMax Adds 530 MW of Renewable Energy in Q1 FY27
The Indian clean energy firm commissioned new solar and wind projects across multiple states in the first quarter of the financial year.
Sunsure secures loan for 75-MWp open access solar project in India
The Indian solar developer has tied up financing for a new open access solar plant that will supply power to commercial and industrial buyers.
Zodiac Energy Sets Up Two New Subsidiaries to Push Solar Work in India and Zambia
The Gujarat-based solar firm approved two wholly owned units to build projects in Rajasthan and the African nation of Zambia.
Agrivoltaics: A Way to Solve India’s Solar Land Crunch, Says TERI
A new report from The Energy and Resources Institute shows how growing crops under solar panels can help India scale up renewable energy without eating into farmland.
Can India and Europe make solar power without China?
A new DW analysis asks whether India and Europe can build solar supply chains that bypass China, the world's dominant producer of panels and polysilicon.
NTPC Green Arm Signs PPA with PTC India for 1.2 GW Solar Power
NTPC Renewable Energy has signed a power purchase agreement with PTC India to supply 1.2 GW of solar power, marking one of the largest such deals in the country.
India's Solar Capacity Additions Slip 2.7% in May: MNRE Data
New solar installations in India dropped to 1,234 MW in May 2025, down from 1,268 MW in the same month last year, according to fresh figures from the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy.
Why Data is Becoming the New Fuel for Indian Solar Plants
As India builds out its renewable capacity, developers are turning to data analytics to manage grid stability and avoid costly forecasting penalties.
Co-locating battery storage with solar could reshape India's renewable grid
Putting battery storage right next to solar farms can cut costs, save land, and help India meet its 500 GW clean energy target by 2030.
NTPC REL Signs 1,200 MW Solar Power Deal with PTC
The agreement will see PTC buy solar power from NTPC REL for 25 years, adding 1,200 MW of capacity.
NTPC Renewable Energy Signs 1,200 MW Solar PPA with PTC India
The 25-year power purchase agreement marks one of India's largest single solar deals, supporting NTPC's goal to reach 60 GW of renewable capacity by 2032.
NTPC Green Energy Signs 1,200 MW Solar PPA with PTC India
NTPC Renewable Energy Ltd has signed a power purchase agreement with PTC India for 1,200 megawatts of solar capacity, marking one of the largest such deals in the country.
NTPC Green Energy Inks 1,200 MW Solar Power Deal with PTC India
The agreement marks one of the largest single solar power sale pacts signed in India this year.
India ranks among world's cheapest major solar power markets
New data shows India's solar tariffs have fallen to among the lowest globally, driven by scale, competitive auctions, and falling component costs.
India’s solar sector could supply Europe, says Renewables Norway CEO
The head of Renewables Norway sees India as a future solar exporter to Europe, citing low costs and manufacturing scale.
India's solar sector can become exporter to Europe, says Renewables Norway CEO
The head of a Norwegian renewable energy group says India's solar manufacturing scale and cost advantage could turn the country into a key supplier for European markets.
Coal India wins 600MW solar project in Uttar Pradesh
The state-run coal miner will build a 600-megawatt solar plant in Uttar Pradesh under the country's CPSU scheme, marking its biggest renewable push yet.