Solar Energy Corp. of India (SECI) has started accepting bids to set up 2 GW of renewable energy projects backed with energy storage systems for assured peak supply of 8 GWh. Bidding closes on Oct. 14.

NHPC has awarded 1.2 GW of solar capacity at an average price of INR 2.56 ($0.031). Avaada Energy, Essar Renewables, Jevargi Solar, Mahindra Susten, and Onward Solar Power secured the projects, which will be connected to India’s interstate transmission system.

Gopal Kabra, the founder and CEO of GK Energy, speaks to pv magazine about India’s solar pump market, its key drivers, and future outlook.

SmartHelio has developed an AI solar forecasting tool with 98.5% accuracy, using socioeconomic details and climate data for predictive analytics.

Tata Power’s TP Solar subsidiary has started commercial production of solar cells with an initial capacity of 2 GW at its 4.3 GW integrated PV cell and module plant in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.

India’s Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has started accepting feedback on draft guidelines for the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) for solar cells. The MNRE plans to implement the guidelines from April 2026.

Indian PV manufacturer Alpex Solar says it plans to double its PV module capacity to 2.4 GW by fiscal 2026 and is exploring gigawatt-scale solar cell manufacturing.

Larsen & Toubro has carved out a renewable business division amid growth in its infrastructure segment.

Reliance Industries says its new energy business is developing heterojunction (HJT) bifacial solar panels with 26% efficiency, alongside plans to commercialize perovskite and HJT with interdigitated back-contact (IBC) technology within the next two years.

GameChange Solar says it has agreed to supply its Genius Tracker solutions to Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy for a 750 MWp solar project in the Indian state of Gujarat.