He emphasised the project's historical significance and the contributions of those involved, including Kolumban Mooppan. The minister also highlighted the state's significant progress in power generation and future plans for solar energy integration.
Discussions are underway with the World Bank and think tanks to boost wind sector investments. A new scheme for small hydro projects is also being developed. Financial aid for solar module components is being explored.
Solar power is leading this growth, adding approximately 38 GW in the first 11 months of FY26. This surge, driven by policy support and ambitious targets, highlights a strong trajectory for India's renewable energy future.
PM Surya Ghar: The scheme, launched in February 2024, aims to benefit one crore households with a saving of ₹75,000 crore annually by installing solar systems on their rooftops by March 2027.
At the ET Energyworld Solar Power Congress 2026, industry leaders say hybrid, storage-linked and round-the-clock renewable solutions are reshaping project design after record installations in 2025.
Speaking at the ET Energyworld Solar Power Congress 2026, sector leaders say rising solar and wind penetration is creating sharp ramping challenges, making batteries, pumped storage and flexible generation critical for grid stability.
At the ET Energyworld Solar Power Congress 2026, industry leaders said falling renewable costs, decarbonisation commitments and energy resilience are pushing enterprises to treat green power as a core business input.
Speaking at the ET EnergyWorld Solar Power Congress 2026, policymakers and industry leaders said India’s next phase of solar growth will depend on storage deployment, stronger transmission and distribution systems to integrate rising clean power capacity.
Speaking at the ET Energyworld Solar Power Congress 2026, the Union Minister of State for Power said India’s solar capacity has crossed 140 GW and will anchor the country’s clean energy expansion.
Speaking at the ET Energyworld Solar Power Congress 2026, Narendra Bhooshan said rising solar generation is reducing thermal plant utilisation even as discoms continue paying fixed capacity charges.
Speaking at the ET Energyworld Solar Power Congress 2026, the AIDA Director General said India’s solar-led power system will require stronger transmission networks, storage capacity and digitally enabled DISCOMs.
Speaking at the ET Energyworld Solar Power Congress 2026, the Alvarez & Marsal Managing Director said rapid solar additions are making storage and transmission critical for grid stability.
Under the agreement, ACME Solar will provide four hours of assured peak power supply during non-solar hours with a minimum availability of 90% on both a monthly and an annual basis
Policy leaders, PSU executives and industry players will convene in New Delhi on March 12 to discuss solar sector investments, megawatt expansion and grid readiness.
As of March 6, 2026, a significant number of households have already benefited, with millions more applications received and systems installed nationwide.
This order will supply high-efficiency PV modules for the IPP's upcoming utility-scale solar projects across India. The company is also expanding its manufacturing capacity with a new solar PV cell facility.
This unit is part of a larger 1,200-megawatt solar project in Gujarat. The addition boosts the NTPC Green Energy Limited Group's total installed capacity.
The project is expected to be completed during FY28. The order has been awarded by a domestic company engaged in renewable power generation.
TRUZON Solar stated legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar is already an investor in the company, while actor Mahesh Babu serves as the brand ambassador.
This initiative aims to cut electricity expenses and promote a decentralized energy model, with a survey identifying 122 MW solar potential across 4,523 government buildings. The state is also developing model solar villages and pursuing ambitious rooftop solar installation targets.
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