JA Solar to support Sunkind Energy: Chinese solar PV manufacturer JA Solar has signed a technology collaboration and long-term supply memorandum of understanding (MoU) with India’s Sunkind Energy. It will support Sunkind as it enters large-scale solar manufacturing with a 1.5 GW solar module factory and a 2.4 GW integrated solar cell and module manufacturing facility. JA Solar said it will lend its technology expertise to help create high-efficiency, high-reliability solar products in India, contributing to the country’s solar manufacturing ecosystem and advancing the global transition to clean energy.
SECI crosses 60 GW PSA milestone: Indian government agency Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has achieved the milestone of executing more than 60 GW of power sale agreements (PSA) for renewable energy. These comprise a diverse portfolio of solar, wind, and hybrid energy projects. SECI guarantees long-term offtake of the power generated, thus providing payment security to developers and investors. “The signing of 60 GW worth of Power Sale Agreements within just fourteen years of establishment marks a pivotal moment for SECI’s journey,” said SECI Chairman and Managing Director Santosh Kumar Sarangi. He added that the future initiatives will focus on innovative energy storage solutions, strengthening the renewable energy supply chain, advancing the production of green hydrogen and green ammonia, and innovative power supply models.
AGEL expands operational capacity: Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL) has reported over 15 GW of operational renewable energy capacity in its portfolio, reaching a total of 15.54 GW, of which more than 5 GW was commissioned within 15 months of delivering 10 GW. It includes 5.35 GW commissioned at Khavda as part of the 30 GW renewable energy plant. AGEL targets to commission the entire 30 GW capacity at what would be the world’s largest renewable energy plant by 2029. The company says this represents the fastest and largest capacity addition in India to date. Its operational portfolio comprises over 11 GW of solar, 1.98 GW of wind, and 2.55 GW of wind-solar hybrid capacity. It represents more than 15% of India’s utility-scale solar and 12% of India’s utility solar and wind capacity, according to the company.
TPREL reports record quarter: Tata Power subsidiary Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL) has commissioned 752 MW of solar energy projects in Q1 FY26, up from 354 MW in Q1 FY25, a 112% annual increase. This record quarterly addition expands the company’s total utility-scale operational capacity to 5.6 GW, including 4.6 GW of solar and 1 GW of fwind. During FY26, TPREL targets to commission 1,7 GW of utility-owned capacity, and an additional 1 GW of 3rd party projects. The company targets 7.3 GW of total operational capacity by the end of FY26,, consisting of 5.6 GW of solar and 1.7 GW of wind energy.
KPI seeks Emmvee modules: Indian solar cell and module manufacturer Emmvee has secured an order to supply its high-efficiency TOPCon bifacial solar panels to KPI Green Energy. The order worth INR 15 billion ($174 million) is for KPI’s upcoming solar project in Gujarat. Emmvee produces its solar modules at its facilities located in Karnataka, in Dabaspet and Sulibele. The manufacturer currently operates an annual production capacity of around 7.8 GW for solar modules and approximately 2.94 GW of solar cells.
540 MW solar & wind projects under construction: ACEN and UPC Renewables are constructing 2 renewable energy projects in India. These are a 420 MW solar farm in Rajasthan and a 120 MW wind farm in Karnataka. Both facilities are scheduled for completion by early 2027 and are expected to generate a combined 1,158 GWh of clean electricity annually. The solar farm in Barmer, Rajasthan, will generate close to 767 GWh annually. The 2 partners have already commissioned the 420 MW Masaya Solar, the 70 MW Paryapt Solar and the 140 MW Sitara Solar projects in India.