Pahal Solar to build 2 GW solar cell and frame plant in India
Pahal Solar says it will produce 2 GW of tunnel-oxide passivated contact (TOPCon) solar cells and 2 GW of aluminum frames at its new facility in Gujarat, India, with full commissioning expected by late 2026.
OMC Power, Honda partner on repurposed EV battery storage in India
OMC Power and Honda Motor will co-develop energy storage solutions using repurposed electric vehicle batteries, enabling mini-grid, rooftop, and telecom applications to support India’s clean energy transition.
Premier Energies buys majority stake in Transcon to enter transformer market
Premier Energies will invest INR 5.003 billion ($56.7 million) for a 51% stake in Hyderabad-based Transcon Ind, marking its expansion into power transformer production.
China’s battery export curbs could reshape global supply dynamics
China’s new export restrictions on lithium battery materials and technologies have prompted global manufacturers to reassess sourcing strategies, while Indian firms frame the move as both a disruption and an opening for diversification.
Jakson Green, Blueleaf secure funding for 840 MW of solar in India
Jakson Green and Blueleaf Energy have secured financing from Axis Bank for 840 MW of solar capacity in Rajasthan, completing funding for their jointly owned 1 GW portfolio in India.
India’s solar-plus-storage tender sets record low INR 2.86 tariff
India’s Solar Energy Corp. (SECI) 2 GW solar and 4 GWh storage auction reached a record-low INR 2.86 ($0.033)/kWh, with Shivalaya Construction winning the largest 600 MW allocation amid strong competition.
India installs record 29.5 GW of solar in first nine months of 2025
India’s solar additions surged 70% year on year to 29.5 GW in the first three quarters of 2025, driven by rapid utility-scale and rooftop deployment, according to JMK Research.
Toshiba to deploy AI-driven monitoring system at 165 power plants in India
Toshiba JSW Power Systems will supply NTPC Ltd. with a centralized monitoring system to oversee 165 thermal and renewable power plants across India.
Avaada signs deal for 5 GW of solar, 5 GWh of BESS in India
Avaada Group will deploy 5 GW of solar, 1 GW of wind, and 5 GWh of battery energy storage system (BESS) capacity in western India to support grid stability and extend renewable power supply beyond daylight hours.
Saatvik Green unveils inverter series for residential, C&I solar
The U.S. manufacturer has launched the UDAY on-grid solar inverters series including single-phase inverters (1.1 kW–6 kW) for residential and small commercial rooftops and three-phase inverters (6 kW–50 kW) for residential, commercial and industrial applications.
