GK Energy Limited has received a letter of empanelment (LoE) from Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) for 10,000 off-grid direct current (DC) solar photovoltaic (PV) water pumping systems under the Magel Tyala Saur […]
India’s total agriphotovoltaics (agri-PV) potential is estimated at 1,192-2,129 GW, based on different power density assumptions ranging from 0.42 MW to 0.75 MW per hectare. Using state-wise agricultural statistics and cropping intensity adjustments, around 2.835 […]
India reportedly became the world’s third largest renewable energy market after China and the US as of March 2026, with its installed capacity reaching 274.6 GW (including large hydro). Almost 55 GW of new renewables […]
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued revised timelines for projects under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (PM KUSUM) scheme following requests from stakeholders seeking extensions beyond March […]
The Karnataka government recently announced the budget for the financial year 2026-27 for the state. Under the budget, the government introduced a new feeder-level solarisation programme, Mukhya Mantri Saura Krishi Yojane, under Pradhan Mantri Kisan […]
The Economic Survey of India 2025-26 has highlighted significant progress in energy generation from non-fossil fuels and renewable sources. It highlights that India has surpassed its goal of achieving 50 per cent installed power capacity […]
In a recent interview with Renewable Watch, Jai, Chief Executive Officer, Galo Solar, discussed the company’s strategy to accelerate rooftop solar adoption across India through a fully integrated, end-to-end solutions model. He highlighted Galo Solar’s […]
By Amod Anand, Co-Founder & Director, Loom Solar India’s solar energy journey has reached a decisive point. After a decade of rapid capacity additions and significant policy interventions, the conversation is shifting from “how much […]
By Mandvi Singh, Director, Renewable Energy; and Abhishek Patil, Senior Programme Associate, iFOREST As India races toward 500 GW of non-fossil capacity by 2030, the central question is no longer whether renewable energy can scale […]
Waa Solar Limited has secured orders worth Rs 2.25 billion from Madhya Pradesh Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (MPUVNL). The orders are for the implementation of grid-connected solar power plants under the Surya Mitra Krishi Feeder […]
Madhya Pradesh Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (MPUVNL) has announced the results of its 4.3 GW solar auction under Component C of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (PM KUSUM) scheme. Out of […]
Uttar Pradesh has been positioning itself as a key player in the renewable energy sector, with initiatives under way across segments to meet its growing energy demand. As of August 31, 2025, the state’s total […]
Andhra Pradesh is one of the leading states in India’s renewable energy sector, consistently progressing in its clean energy efforts and supporting the nation’s sustainability goals. Between March 2020 and March 2025, Andhra Pradesh’s installed […]
By Karan Sharma The irrigation requirements of India’s vast agricultural landscape have traditionally been met through diesel generators and grid electricity, both expensive and often unreliable. In recent years, solar-powered irrigation pumps have emerged as […]
India’s electricity consumption increased from 948,522 GWh in 2014-15 to 1,543,000 GWh in 2023-24, according to “Energy Statistics India 2025” by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation. Agriculture accounts for 17 per cent of […]
Shakti Pumps has achieved the close of the qualified institutions placement (QIP) issue to institutional investors through which it has raised Rs 2.926 billion. The QIP issue had a price of Rs 918.00 per share, […]
The uptake of distributed solar projects in the agriculture space has gained traction over the years. The need for an alternative to diesel-powered irrigation, along with the goal of providing reliable and affordable energy access […]
Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals has secured a letter of award from the Maharashtra Energy Development Agency. The order involves the supply and installation of 4,500 off-grid solar photovoltaic water pumping systems. The supply order contract […]
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