India has introduced a series of policy incentives to promote domestic PV manufacturing. Among them, the ALMM mandates that government projects use domestically produced modules listed in the ALMM. For India, where government projects form a significant portion of installations, the ALMM incentivizes local capacity and gradually reduces its reliance on imported modules, profoundly impacting … Continue reading New prospects for India’s photovoltaic (PV) industry
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India to mandate energy storage for photovoltaic, wind power projects
India’s Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) may soon introduce new policies which will mandate the inclusion of battery storage in new solar and wind projects. Speaking at the 21st edition of the Global MSME Business Summit organized by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), MNRE Secretary Prashant Kumar Singh said that the government is … Continue reading India to mandate energy storage for photovoltaic, wind power projects
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Suzlon and Jindal Renewables Expand Partnership with additional 302.4 MW Wind Project to Accelerate India’s Green Steel Production
Suzlon and JSP Green Wind 1 Pvt. Ltd., a subsidiary of Jindal Renewables, have expanded their partnership with an additional 302.4 MW wind power project in the Koppal region of Karnataka, aimed at accelerating India’s green steel production. This second order brings the total capacity from Jindal Renewables to 702.4 MW, making it Suzlon’s largest-ever … Continue reading Suzlon and Jindal Renewables Expand Partnership with additional 302.4 MW Wind Project to Accelerate India’s Green Steel Production
Continue readingIndia’s solar photovoltaic (PV) module manufacturing capacity achieves capacity of 63 GW
India’s solar photovoltaic (PV) module manufacturing capacity of approximately 63 GW, as reported in the Approved List of Models & Manufacturers (ALMM) published by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy. Government Initiatives to Boost Domestic Production To further strengthen domestic PV module production, the government has implemented several key initiatives: *Production Linked Incentive (PLI) … Continue reading India’s solar photovoltaic (PV) module manufacturing capacity achieves capacity of 63 GW
Continue readingIndia to add 22.4 GW photovoltaic capacity in 2024
India is on track to install 22.4GW of new solar photovoltaic generation capacity in 2024 according to energy consultancy firm JMK Research. Data in JMK’s Q3 2024 renewable energy update showed that India installed around 13.2GW of new utility-scale photovoltaic capacity from January to September this year, a roughly 161% increase on the same period … Continue reading India to add 22.4 GW photovoltaic capacity in 2024
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India could replace Southeast Asian nations as top exporter of solar photovoltaic (PV) to US
India is poised to play a pivotal role in supporting the US renewable energy sector with its large-scale manufacturing capabilities, competitive production costs, and a strong STEM talent pool, a report by ValueQuest Investment highlighted. The report noted that as the US navigates the complexities of energy policy under the Trump administration, the outlook for … Continue reading India could replace Southeast Asian nations as top exporter of solar photovoltaic (PV) to US
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India’s largest floating solar photovoltaic project commissioned in Madhya Pradesh at 126 MW
Tata Power Renewable Energy has commissioned a 126 MW floating PV project in Madhya Pradesh, a significant milestone in India’s renewable energy sector. The project, completed in 26 months, marks one of the largest floating solar installations in the country. TPREL’s renewable capacity now totals 10.9 GW.Tata Power Renewable Energy has successfully launched a ground-breaking … Continue reading India’s largest floating solar photovoltaic project commissioned in Madhya Pradesh at 126 MW
Continue readingIndia’s challenges and opportunities for photovoltaic (PV), energy storage cells in 2025
With the push for global energy transition and policy incentives, India’s renewable energy has rapidly progressed. As one of the world’s top five PV markets, India’s PV demand is experiencing substantial growth driven by supportive policies and massive power needs. According to the National Energy Plan (NEP) 2023, India aims to achieve a PV installed capacity … Continue reading India’s challenges and opportunities for photovoltaic (PV), energy storage cells in 2025
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India adds 20 GW of solar photovoltaic and wind capacity in last 9 months
Capacity additions led by solar PV. India remains the leader in renewable energy, having added 20,146 gigawatts (GW) of solar PV and wind capacity in the first nine months of the year (9M 2024). According to JMK Research, solar PV accounted for the largest share of new capacity, at 17,444 megawatts (MW), while wind added … Continue reading India adds 20 GW of solar photovoltaic and wind capacity in last 9 months
Continue readingIndia’s solar photovoltaic (PV) module exports have seen a remarkable surge, increasing nearly 23-fold from FY22 to FY24
India’s solar photovoltaic (PV) module exports have seen a remarkable surge, increasing nearly 23-fold from FY22 to FY24, according to a report by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) and JMK Research & Analytics. This marks a significant shift for India, which has traditionally been a consumer and importer of solar modules, … Continue reading India’s solar photovoltaic (PV) module exports have seen a remarkable surge, increasing nearly 23-fold from FY22 to FY24
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Sany Renewable’s indian unit receives two large wind power orders
The Indian subsidiary of Chinese wind power giant Sany Renewable Energy has received two large orders for wind power generators. Sany Wind Energy India will provide wind turbines with a total power generating capacity of over 1.3 gigawatts to three subsidiaries of Indian conglomerate JSW Group and wind turbines with a power generating capacity of … Continue reading Sany Renewable’s indian unit receives two large wind power orders
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India records 90GW of solar photovoltaic (PV) capacity
According to the latest data from India’s Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), the country’s total installed power capacity reached 452.69 GW as of October, with renewable energy contributing 201.45 GW, or 46.3% of the total.Photovoltaic solar energy leads the renewable segment with 90.76 GW, accounting for 45.1% of the renewable mix, followed by … Continue reading India records 90GW of solar photovoltaic (PV) capacity
Continue readingAs incentives rise, solar photovoltaic (PV) makers choose states strategically
The higher incentives offered by Odisha have attracted Saatvik Solar, one of India’s largest solar module manufacturers, to set up its cell and module manufacturing project in the eastern state while putting its plans in Gujarat on the back burner. “We had purchased a 60-acre land for a solar project at Gandhidham in Kutch district … Continue reading As incentives rise, solar photovoltaic (PV) makers choose states strategically
Continue readingSuzlon & Jindal Renewables Ink 400 MW Captive Wind Power Deal
This marks the first wind energy project for the renewable energy division of the Jindal Group, India’s leading conglomerate. Suzlon Group is set to contribute to decarbonisation of the hard-to-abate sectors by harnessing the power of wind through a significant 400 MW order from JSP Green Wind 1 Pvt. Ltd. (SPV of Jindal Renewables Power … Continue reading Suzlon & Jindal Renewables Ink 400 MW Captive Wind Power Deal
Continue readingRedirecting wind energy in India
Accelerating the wind power capacity deployment is a crucial element of India’s energy transition story. This report discusses the role of wind in India’s energy landscape in 2030 and beyond. It highlights key development in the wind sector and their implications for the sector’s growth. The report examines the complementarity of wind and solar in … Continue reading Redirecting wind energy in India
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GE Vernova to supply 19 wind turbines to India
Powerica Limited has selected to install 19 GE Vernova 2.7 MW -132 wind turbines (WTG) at its 51.3 MW wind farm in Devbhumi Dwarka, Gujarat, India. The wind farm will be covered by SECI XVI tranche. Current plans call for the wind turbines for the wind farm, which was booked in the second quarter of … Continue reading GE Vernova to supply 19 wind turbines to India
Continue readingIndia saw great surge in solar photovoltaic (PV) installation in H1 2024
In the first half of 2024, India added 14.9 GW of new solar photovoltaic (PV) installations, a 282% year-on-year increase, surpassing previous records. The first quarter contributed 9.9 GW, while the second quarter added 5 GW. Rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) installations reached 1.1 GW, up 26% from 873 MW in the same period of 2023. … Continue reading India saw great surge in solar photovoltaic (PV) installation in H1 2024
Continue readingIndia to add record wind powee, photovoltaic (PV)
India will connect a record 35 gigawatts (GW) of solar photovoltaic (PV) and wind power capacity to its grid during the year ending March 2025, a senior official told Reuters, as it struggles to meet its 2030 clean energy target after falling short of a much-hyped renewables target for 2022.The world’s fastest-growing major economy has … Continue reading India to add record wind powee, photovoltaic (PV)
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JSW Energy commissions 300 MW wind power project in Tamil Nadu
JSW Energy Ltd on Sunday announced that its step-down subsidiary, JSW Renew Energy Two Limited, has successfully completed commissioning for the 300 MW ISTS-connected wind power project awarded by Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) tranche X located at Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu. “This marks the first-ever greenfield wind power plant commissioned by the company for … Continue reading JSW Energy commissions 300 MW wind power project in Tamil Nadu
Continue readingSuzlon Announces India’s Largest Wind Energy Order of 1,166 MW from NTPC Green Energy Limited
NTPC Green Energy Limited, the Renewables Arm of India’s largest energy conglomerate NTPC Limited, partners with India’s Largest Wind Energy OEM for the Nation’s Single Largest Wind Energy Order. After reporting strong FY 25 Q1 results, Suzlon Group, India’s largest renewable energy solutions provider, today announced bagging India’s largest wind energy order from NTPC Green … Continue reading Suzlon Announces India’s Largest Wind Energy Order of 1,166 MW from NTPC Green Energy Limited
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