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Acen buys 1200MW Indian wind, solar portfolio
building, and also procedure of a 1200MW hybrid wind and solar portfolio in India. The freshly developed partnership aims to release US$ 250m of equity plus
Mar 14, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, India, Asia, ACEN
Ciel & Terre Makes Waves with 11 MW Floating Solar Project in France
international projects using this technology in countries such as Brazil, India, and the Netherlands. In India, several public sector undertakings and
Jan 18, 2024 // Plants, Floating PV, France, Europe, Ciel & Terre, PV Power Plant
Reliance Power Locks In PPA for Asia’s Largest Solar-Storage Hub
landmark 25-year power purchase agreement with the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI). The deal tasks Reliance with building what promises to be Asia’s
May 2, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Storage, India, SECI, Asia, Renewable Energy, Solar Storage, Reliance Power
Zelestra Secures 39-MW Hybrid PPA with Indian Paper Maker
supply 39 MW of clean energy to Seshasayee Paper and Boards Ltd (SPB), one of India’s leading paper manufacturers. Under this deal, Zelestra will build its
May 5, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, PPA, Tamil Nadu, Zelestra, Seshasayee Paper, hybrid power
Sunkind Partners with JA Solar for Major Indian PV Expansion
Energy Ltd, an Indian solar solutions provider, has partnered with Chinese solar module maker JA Solar to establish a 2.4-GW cell and 4-GW module factory in
Jul 3, 2025 // Manufacturing News, India, JA Solar, Asia, Sunkind Energy
Pahal Solar breaks ground on 2-GW cell plant in Gujarat
Indian PV manufacturer Pahal Solar has started construction on a new production complex in Gujarat that will anchor a 2-GW solar cell factory and a 2-MW aluminum frame line. The investment pushes the company further upstream, aligning with India’s drive to localize more of the photovoltaic value chain and reduce exposure to import bottlenecks. The cell facility is expected to target high-efficiency architectures—most likely TOPCon or PERC during ramp, with a pathway to higher-efficiency formats as toolsets and market demand evolve. Vertical integration matters: pairing cell output with an in-house frames line shortens lead times for module assembly, improves quality control at interfaces, and cushions logistics risk for balance-of-module components that have faced tight supply. Pahal’s Gujarat siting leverages a seasoned industrial ecosystem, port access, and a growing base of solar suppliers and talent. Early priorities will include tool installation and qualification, pilot runs to hit yield and defect targets, and customer sampling for bankability. Power quality, process water systems, and cleanroom discipline are critical to achieving throughput without sacrificing efficiency. For India’s market, additional cell capacity underpins ongoing module expansion and supports domestic-content goals across utility-scale, C&I, and rooftop segments. As states accelerate tenders and corporates sign more PPAs, consistent cell supply at home can stabilize pricing and specifications, while also meeting traceability and origin requirements some buyers now demand. The aluminum frame line, while modest at 2 MW of structural output, addresses a well-known bottleneck. Precision extrusions and surface treatments are central to module durability; colocating this step improves cadence and allows faster iteration on frame profiles for wind, snow, and transport loads. Environmental and workforce considerations round out the plan. Expect advanced waste-water treatment, aluminum scrap recovery, and rooftop solar on the plant itself, alongside technician training programs to scale operations. If commissioning and ramp proceed on schedule, the complex will add meaningful domestic capacity just as India’s installations continue to climb. Bottom line: by moving deeper into cells and critical components, Pahal Solar is trading dependency for control—aiming to deliver reliable, bankable inputs to India’s fast-growing downstream manufacturers.
Oct 30, 2025 // Manufacturing News, manufacturing, India, solar cells, Asia, gujarat, supply chain
Tata Power Builds 28 MW Solar Plant For Sanyo Steel
and Sanyo Special Steel Manufacturing India Pvt. Ltd. have signed a Power Delivery Agreement (PDA) for the construction of a 28.125 MW (AC) (i.e. 39.375 MWp
Aug 31, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, tata power, PV Power Plant
400-MW Wind-Solar Complex: Evergreen's Green Promise to Gujarat
Renewables, the Indian unit of US green energy platform Evergreen Power Solutions Inc, has announced a partnership with the Gujarat government to build a
Jan 5, 2024 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, India, Asia, PV Power Plant
L&T Wins Contracts for 270 MW Indian PV Parks
India-based Larsen & Toubro has secured orders to build floating and ground-mounted solar parks totaling over 270 MW. The company's Power Transmission & Distribution business will be responsible for the projects, including two floating PV parks in India adding 150 MW of capacity. Additionally, a ground-mounted solar park of 120 MW will be constructed, with details about the project and owner remaining undisclosed.In addition to the solar park projects, Larsen & Toubro's PT&D business will install 765-kV transmission lines and a substation to connect solar farms in Rajasthan and Karnataka. The company has also received orders for projects in Kuwait, Oman, and the UAE, further expanding its presence in the renewable energy sector. What are the details of Larsen & Toubro's recent solar park projects? Larsen & Toubro has secured orders to build floating and ground-mounted solar parks totaling over 270 MW The company's Power Transmission & Distribution business will be responsible for the projects Two floating PV parks in India adding 150 MW of capacity will be constructed A ground-mounted solar park of 120 MW will also be built, with details about the project and owner remaining undisclosed Larsen & Toubro's PT&D business will install 765-kV transmission lines and a substation to connect solar farms in Rajasthan and Karnataka The company has also received orders for projects in Kuwait, Oman, and the UAE, expanding its presence in the renewable energy sector.
May 9, 2024 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, India, Asia, PV Power Plant, Larsen & Toubro
BluPine Secures ₹376 Crore for Gujarat Solar Project
MW solar project in Tharad, Gujarat, through its subsidiary Solarcraft Power India 5 Pvt. Ltd. The project, under the GUVNL 22 tender, reached financial closure
May 13, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, India, Asia, PV Power Plant, BluPine Energy
Total gets 20% stake in Indian solar designer Adani Green Energy
"is a major landmark" in the company's renewable resource approach in India. "Given the dimension of the market, India is the best area to use our
Jan 18, 2021 // Markets & Finance News, India, Asia, Total, Adani, Patrick Pouyanné
Vikram Solar Modules used in Odisha and West Bengal pump Projects
is a leading solar manufacturer in India. The company supplied modules to the West Bengal government. The modules were used in 140 pumps to be used for
Dec 21, 2019 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, India, pv modules, Asia, Vikram, pump
Mumbai utility picks Adani for 700MW of solar-wind hybrid capacity
Energy now has a total portfolio of 5.99GWac in renewable energy projects in India of which 2.49GWac are under development and 2.5GWac are operational. Earlier
Jan 29, 2020 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, India, AEML, hybrid, Asia, MERC, solar wind hybrid
Hero Future Energies Secures 600 MWp Solar Module Order
Indian solar module maker Emmvee Photovoltaic Power Pvt has secured a contract from Hero Future Energies (HFE) to supply up to 600 MWp of solar modules for its projects in India. The deliveries will be spread out over two years, although the financial details of the deal were not disclosed. HFE's Global CEO, Srivatsan Iyer, highlighted the importance of the agreement in managing cost and supply-chain uncertainties amidst global challenges.Emmvee currently has a module manufacturing capacity of over 3 GWp and is expanding with a new 1.5-GWp cell line set to launch soon. In addition to the recent deal with HFE, Emmvee was also chosen by KPI Green Energy to provide modules for a 240-MW solar PV plant in Gujarat, India earlier this year. What is the significance of Emmvee securing a 600 MWp contract with HFE? The 600 MWp contract with HFE is a significant milestone for Emmvee, showcasing the company's growing presence in the Indian solar market. The deal will help HFE in meeting its renewable energy targets and expanding its solar projects in India. Emmvee's expanding manufacturing capacity, with a new 1.5-GWp cell line set to launch soon, will enable the company to fulfill the requirements of the contract with HFE. The agreement with HFE adds to Emmvee's portfolio of projects, including the 240-MW solar PV plant in Gujarat, further solidifying its position in the renewable energy sector. The partnership between Emmvee and HFE highlights the importance of collaboration in managing cost and supply-chain uncertainties amidst global challenges in the renewable energy industry.
May 27, 2024 // Manufacturing News, solar module, Hero Future Energies, Emmvee Photovoltaic Power
India’s record-low storage bids spark viability and safety concerns
India wants tens of gigawatt-hours of batteries to firm an enormous pipeline of wind and solar. What it got in recent tenders were eye-catching, record-low bids—so low that industry veterans and analysts now worry some projects won’t pencil at all. Prices reportedly dropped near or below ₹1.5/kWh for storage services, levels that could force developers toward cheaper, shorter-life chemistries and put safety at risk in hot climates. The country has only a sliver of operational capacity relative to what’s been tendered, with cancellations mounting and timelines slipping. At the heart of the issue are tender rules that prize price over technical eligibility, opening the door to under-experienced players and speculative bidding. Established developers, wary of thin margins and opaque revenue certainty, are sitting out. The irony is painful: storage is essential to make India’s renewable build deliver evening megawatt-hours; undercooked tenders delay exactly that outcome.  Fixes are straightforward in concept, difficult in politics: set minimum technical benchmarks (cycle life, performance guarantees, and safety standards), require proven integrator track records, and align payment structures with multi-service operation so projects don’t depend on a single fragile revenue stream. Domestic manufacturing can help on costs, but only if paired with quality standards and bankable warranties.   If India recalibrates now, it can still capture scale economies without sacrificing reliability. If it doesn’t, the risk isn’t just unbuilt projects—it’s installed systems that fail early in the field. 
Dec 9, 2025 // Storage, Policy, India, Asia, policy, tenders, project viability