Oswal Pumps Limited, through its wholly owned subsidiary, Oswal Solar Energy Private Limited (OESPL), has approved plans to establish a 1.2 GW TOPCon-based solar cell manufacturing facility in Karnal, Haryana. The project represents an estimated […]
By Rahul Kumar, General Manager, Special Management Group & Solar, Tata Power-DDL India’s transition towards clean energy has accelerated significantly in recent years, with rooftop solar emerging as a key contributor to the country’s renewable […]
The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), under the Department of Agricultural Research and Education, Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, has entered into a memorandum of agreement with REC Power Development and Consultancy Limited […]
Rajasthan Renewable Energy Corporation Limited (RRECL), the nodal agency for the project, has launched the distributed renewable energy project monitoring tool (DRE-PMT) to strengthen technology-driven monitoring of renewable energy projects across the state. The platform […]
Oswal Pumps Limited has received a letter of award from North Bihar Power Distribution Company Limited (NBPDCL) for setting up 20 MW of grid-connected rooftop solar projects for 18,089 consumers in the Darbhanga circle in […]
India’s distributed renewable energy (DRE) market is expanding rapidly, supported by improving project economics, government incentives and rising consumer awareness. However, access to timely and specialised financing continues to remain a key barrier, particularly for […]
The World Bank has approved a financing package to support India’s national rooftop solar programme. The financing package includes an $820 million loan from the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD), a $60 million […]
By Nidhi Dua Punjab’s power sector reflects the unique characteristics of an agriculture-driven economy, where electricity demand witnesses a sharp seasonal surge during the paddy procurement and irrigation months. Over the years, the state has […]
By Pankhudi Jha Solar energy has firmly established itself as the backbone of India’s renewable energy mix, growing from a marginal contributor a decade ago to the single largest source of clean power capacity in […]
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 PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana (PMSGMBY) was launched in February 2024 to promote rooftop solar adoption across India. Since its launch, 2,085,514 rooftop solar systems have been installed nationwide, benefiting 2,614,446 households. The […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued amendments in guidelines for implementation of PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana for the component of central financial assistance (CFA) to residential consumers. According to the […]
This is an extract from a recent report “The Climate Response: Tapping into India’s climate and energy transition opportunity” by Deloitte. It covers the investment landscape of India’s climate and energy transition, highlighting sectoral opportunities, […]
By Sugandha Khurana Dwarkadas Suresh, now popular as Solar Suresh, was one of the earliest adopters of residential rooftop solar in India. During his travels to Germany, he was impressed with the widespread use of […]
Servotech Renewable Power System Ltd and the Chamber of Indian Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (CIMSME) have inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to accelerate the adoption of solar energy across India. As part of […]
PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana (PMSGMBY) has achieved 630,000 rooftop installations, with average monthly installations upto to an average of 70,000 and is expected to install over 1 million by March 2025 and reach […]
By Preeti Wadhwa India has made remarkable progress in advancing its renewable energy sector through policy and regulatory announcements across the renewable energy and energy storage segments over the past one year. The key developments […]
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