India releases draft guidelines for residential rooftop solar subsidies
India’s Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has released draft guidelines for the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana scheme, which aims to install rooftop solar plants in 10 million households, with subsidy support from the central government.
Mahindra Susten to set up 150 MW hybrid wind-solar plant in India
Mahindra & Mahindra Group’s renewables unit, Mahindra Susten, will develop a 150 MW hybrid wind-solar project in India for offtake by commercial and industrial (C&I) customers. The total project cost is about INR 12 billion ($143.7 million).
India’s green hydrogen, electrolyzer market poised for growth
The Asia Society Policy Institute says that the electrolyzer market in India to supply green hydrogen for the steel, ammonia, and methanol industries could soar from $4 billion in 2030 to $78 billion by 2050 if the nation stays on track to achieve its declared net zero target.
SECI extends bidding for 900 MW of DCR solar modules
Solar Energy Corp. of India (SECI) has extended the bidding process for 900 MW of solar modules produced under India’s domestic content requirements (DCR). Manufacturers now have until April 19 to submit bids for the production and supply of glass-to-backsheet bifacial solar modules with made-in-India PV cells.
Juniper Green Energy switches on 105 MW solar plant in India
Juniper Green Energy has commissioned a 105 MW solar project in India, almost nine months ahead of its scheduled date of completion. The project has a 25-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution (MSEDCL).
India surpasses 75 GW of installed solar capacity
India’s cumulative PV installations hit 75.58 GW at the end of February, according to the latest figures from the nation’s Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE).
Greenfuel Energy releases wall-mounted residential batteries
Greenfuel Energy’s new lithium batteries for residential applications are available in 12.8 V 100 Ah, 25.6 V 100 Ah, and 48 V 100 Ah configurations, with 1 kW to 5 kW of power.
Shirdi Sai Electricals targets 10 GW of ingot-to-solar module capacity
India’s Shirdi Sai Electricals says it plans to install 10 GW of ingot-to-solar module production capacity and manufacture solar glass by March 31, 2026.
India allocates 1.5 GW of solar at $0.031/kWh
The Indian government has allocated 1.5 GW of solar at $0.031/kWh. The winning developers will set up the projects on a build-own-operate basis and supply power under 25-year power purchase agreements (PPAs) with Solar Energy Corp. of India (SECI).
Alpex Solar to set up second panel factory in India
Alpex Solar has secured land to set up a solar panel manufacturing facility in Uttar Pradesh, India.
