solar power
Energy storage made mandatory for RE generation plants effective July 2027
- Sep 4, 2026
Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has released draft regulations that stipulate the presence of energy storage systems for renewable energy (RE) plants, effective July 1, 2027. Released on September 3, 2026, these regulations called “Central Electricity Authority (Technical Standards for Read more
CEA recommends energy storage systems for upcoming solar projects
- Feb 20, 2025
In a recent advisory, Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has recommended that a minimum energy storage system capacity of two hours should be integrated with upcoming solar power plants. CEA has advised renewable energy implementing agencies (REIA) and state utilities Read more
NTPC-REL commissions its first solar plant
- Feb 24, 2024
NTPC-Renewable Energy Ltd (NTPC-REL) has commissioned its first-ever solar power project. In a release, NTPC said that the first solar project of NTPC-REL, located at Chhattargarh in Rajasthan declared commercial operation of 70-mw of the total installed capacity of Read more
Apraava Energy wins its first solar project under auction route
- Jan 11, 2024
Apraava Energy has won its first greenfield solar power project through the auction route. In a release, Apraava Energy announced that it has been awarded a 250-mw ISTS-connected solar energy project by Central PSU NHPC Ltd, Read more
IndiGrid to acquire solar asset from ReNew Power
- Jan 9, 2024
India Grid Trust (IndiGrid) is set to acquire a major solar power asset from ReNew Power. In a release, IndiGrid said that it has signed a share purchase agreement with ReNew Solar Power Pvt Ltd (RSPPL) to acquire their Read more
Gensol wins solar power plant order from Mahagenco
- Oct 25, 2023
Gensol Engineering Ltd has announced the winning of a major EPC contract to build a ground-mounted solar power plant for state utility Maharashtra State Power Generation Company Ltd (Mahagenco). In a stock exchange communication, Gensol said that it will Read more
Li-ion inverter batteries with a solar power storage function
- Jun 20, 2022
Natural Battery Technologies has announced the launch of lithium-ion (Li-ion) based inverter batteries for home and commercial use that also doubles up as a solar-energy storage system. This product is a versatile inverter capable of optimizing energy storage for Read more
Sunpower Renewables to equip women in 100 villages with solar power
- Mar 9, 2022
Sunpower Renewables plans to provide solar-powered electricity to over 10,000 homes in over 100 Indian villages with a view to empowering women and girl children. Through clean solar-based energy, the company aims to solve women’s core issues; be it Read more
We want to scale up to 5 GW in five years: Amp Energy India
- Feb 3, 2022
Associated with Amp Energy Group of Canada, Amp Energy India is a balanced renewable energy-based IPP with a portfolio of over 1.5 GW, spread across the country. Amp Energy India has Read more
Tata Power wins 330 mw solar capacity in RUMSL auction
- Sep 3, 2021
Tata Power’s wholly-owned subsidiary TP Saurya Ltd has received the letter of award for developing 330 mw of solar power generation capacity in Madhya Pradesh. In a release, Tata Power said that TP Saurya Ltd won the letter of Read more