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Insolation Energy Limited has secured a major domestic order worth ₹558.29 crore (inclusive of GST) through its wholly owned subsidiary, Insolation Green Energy Private Limited (IGEPL). The contract has been awarded by NTPC Renewable Energy Limited (NTPC REL), a wholly owned subsidiary of NTPC Limited, for the supply of solar photovoltaic (PV) modules. The order is scheduled to be executed during the financial year 2026–27.

The contract marks another significant addition to Insolation Energy’s order book and reinforces the company’s growing presence in India’s renewable energy manufacturing sector. The supply of high-quality solar PV modules will support NTPC Renewable Energy’s expanding clean energy portfolio and contribute to the country’s ongoing transition towards low-carbon power generation.

According to the company’s regulatory disclosure, the order is classified as a domestic contract and will be executed over the course of FY 2026–27. The announcement was made in compliance with SEBI’s Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements (LODR) Regulations, reflecting the material nature of the project.

The latest order is expected to strengthen Insolation Energy’s revenue visibility and further enhance its position in the rapidly expanding solar manufacturing industry. With increasing investments in utility-scale renewable energy projects across the country, demand for domestically manufactured solar modules continues to rise, creating significant growth opportunities for Indian manufacturers.

The award also highlights NTPC Renewable Energy’s continued focus on expanding its renewable energy capacity through large-scale solar projects. As one of India’s leading clean energy developers, the company has been actively procuring equipment and infrastructure to support its ambitious renewable energy targets, in line with the country’s broader objective of accelerating the adoption of sustainable energy solutions.

The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has cancelled its 1,000 MW Firm and Dispatchable Renewable Energy (FDRE-VIII) tender that was floated to procure surplus renewable power from existing projects with operational power purchase agreements (PPAs). The cancellation was officially announced by SECI on July 9, nearly six months after the tender was issued in December 2025.

The tender was designed to harness surplus renewable electricity that is often curtailed or remains underutilised due to grid and scheduling constraints. By procuring this excess generation from existing projects, SECI intended to improve renewable energy utilisation without requiring fresh capacity additions while supporting grid reliability and optimising available clean energy resources.

Under the proposed framework, developers owning ISTS-connected renewable energy projects with existing PPAs were eligible to participate, provided their projects were integrated with energy storage systems (ESS). The tender required successful bidders to ensure a minimum assured energy supply during designated solar hours, enabling the delivery of firm and dispatchable renewable power to the Ministry of Power under a 12-year power purchase agreement.

The initiative was viewed as an innovative approach to maximise the utilisation of excess renewable generation from operational projects while reducing renewable energy curtailment. It was also expected to establish a market benchmark for pricing surplus electricity generated by renewable projects that are intentionally oversized to ensure contractual power delivery. Developers with diversified renewable portfolios were anticipated to benefit by optimising generation across multiple assets.

SECI has not publicly disclosed the specific reason for withdrawing the tender. However, the cancellation marks a pause in one of the corporation’s efforts to enhance renewable energy integration through innovative procurement mechanisms. Despite this development, SECI continues to roll out new tenders for renewable energy, battery storage and firm power projects as part of India’s broader clean energy transition and grid modernisation programme.

China has released a new climate action plan aimed at accelerating the use of renewable energy across key sectors of its economy by 2030, with a strong focus on integrating clean electricity into industrial manufacturing, data centres and the transportation network. The initiative is part of the country’s broader strategy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions while improving the utilisation of its rapidly expanding renewable energy capacity.

The plan outlines measures to increase the direct consumption of renewable electricity by factories, logistics facilities, transport systems and large-scale data centres. It seeks to strengthen the integration of wind and solar power into industrial operations through dedicated green power supply mechanisms, expanded transmission infrastructure and improved grid flexibility. Authorities also plan to encourage industrial enterprises to adopt renewable energy for production processes, helping lower carbon emissions from one of the country’s most energy-intensive sectors.

Data centres, whose electricity demand has risen sharply with the rapid growth of artificial intelligence and cloud computing, have been identified as another priority under the new policy. China intends to promote the development of green data centres by increasing access to renewable electricity, improving energy efficiency and encouraging the co-location of computing facilities with clean energy resources wherever feasible.

The climate roadmap also places emphasis on expanding renewable energy use in the transport sector. Measures include increasing the electrification of transport systems, supporting the adoption of new-energy vehicles and promoting the use of renewable electricity in charging infrastructure. The government aims to create stronger linkages between clean power generation and end-use sectors to maximise the value of renewable energy while reducing reliance on fossil fuels.

The plan forms part of China’s long-term emissions reduction strategy and supports its national goals of peaking carbon emissions before 2030 and achieving carbon neutrality by 2060. Rather than focusing solely on adding renewable generation capacity, the new framework seeks to improve the integration and utilisation of clean energy throughout the economy, ensuring that expanding renewable resources are effectively used across industrial, commercial and transportation applications.

Solex Energy Limited, a solar module manufacturer and renewable energy solution provider, has announced that it has secured a work order worth ₹628.37 crore from an eminent global renewable energy group with a well-established presence across multiple countries. 

The order comprises the supply of N-Type TOPCon G12R Glass-to-Glass Solar PV Modules rated at 615 Wp and 620 Wp, with a total contract value of ₹628.37 crore, inclusive of all applicable duties and taxes. 

The order further strengthens Solex Energy’s position as a trusted manufacturing partner for large-scale renewable energy projects and reflects the growing confidence of global energy developers in the company’s advanced manufacturing capabilities and high-performance photovoltaic technologies. 

Solex manufactures its solar modules at its state-of-the-art facilities on the outskirts of Surat, Gujarat. The company’s products are certified to global quality standards, including IEC, CE, UL, CEC, BIS, EPD, KIWA PVEL 2026 and are listed under the MNRE’s Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM). Solex continues to expand its manufacturing capacity while supporting India’s clean energy transition and serving customers across domestic and international markets. 

With close to three decades of presence in the solar sector, Solex continues to expand its partnerships across utility, commercial, industrial, and public sector installations in India and international markets. Under its Vision 2030 roadmap, the company is focused on strengthening manufacturing scale, quality systems, export capability, and sector workforce development, including initiatives to skill young talent from tribal communities.

KP Energy Limited has successfully developed and commissioned the first phase capacity of a 50.4 MW wind power project at Vanki, Nakhatrana in the Kutch district of Gujarat.

The commissioned capacity comprises 16 Wind Turbine Generators (WTGs) supplied by Suzlon, each with a rated capacity of 3.15 MW. The project has been developed by KP Energy for its customer, NTPC Renewable Energy Limited.

According to the company, all 16 wind turbines have achieved Commercial Operation Date (COD) status and were officially declared commissioned with effect from 00:00 hours on July 8, 2026.

The commissioning marks a significant milestone in the execution of the project and further strengthens KP Energy’s position in India’s wind energy sector. The company continues to expand its presence as a provider of wind energy Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) and Operations & Maintenance (O&M) solutions.

KP Energy stated that the successful commissioning reflects its continued commitment to supporting India’s renewable energy transition. Leveraging its execution capabilities and project development expertise, the company remains focused on contributing to the nation’s clean energy goals and sustainable growth agenda.

The project is located at the Vanki site in Nakhatrana, Kutch, Gujarat, one of the key wind energy regions in the country.

Rayzon Solar Limited has achieved a significant milestone in its commitment to quality, innovation, and technical excellence by receiving accreditation for its Research and Development Laboratory from the National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL) under the internationally recognised ISO/IEC 17025:2017 standard.

The accreditation, valid from 12 June 2026 to 11 June 2030, recognises the technical competence of Rayzon Solar’s testing laboratory in Karanj, Surat, Gujarat, for conducting a comprehensive range of photovoltaic (PV) module testing in accordance with globally accepted standards.

The accredited laboratory covers 35 testing methods for solar photovoltaic modules, encompassing the critical requirements of IEC 61215 for module design qualification and IEC 61730 for safety qualification. The scope also includes advanced reliability assessments under IEC TS 62804-1 for Potential Induced Degradation (PID), IEC TS 63342 for Light and Elevated Temperature Induced Degradation (LETID), and IEC TS 63126 for module qualification under high-temperature operating conditions.

These capabilities enable comprehensive evaluation of solar modules through tests such as thermal cycling, damp heat exposure, humidity freeze, UV preconditioning, mechanical load testing, hail resistance, insulation performance, wet leakage current, maximum power determination, outdoor exposure, and other critical reliability assessments that determine long-term field performance.

The NABL accreditation represents far more than a compliance milestone. It establishes Rayzon Solar’s laboratory as a technically competent facility capable of generating internationally recognised testing data, reinforcing confidence among customers, EPC companies, financial institutions, and certification bodies.

By bringing this extensive testing capability in-house, Rayzon Solar can significantly accelerate product development cycles. Design improvements, material evaluations, and reliability studies can now be validated internally through NABL-accredited testing, reducing dependence on external laboratories while enabling faster innovation and more efficient product qualification.

The achievement also strengthens the company’s ability to support evolving photovoltaic technologies, including advanced cell architectures and next-generation module designs, where continuous validation and reliability testing have become increasingly important.

For the broader Indian solar manufacturing industry, the accreditation reflects the country’s growing emphasis on developing world-class quality infrastructure alongside expanding manufacturing capacity. As India continues its journey toward becoming a global renewable energy manufacturing hub, internationally accredited testing facilities play a vital role in enhancing product reliability, strengthening export competitiveness, and building long-term market confidence.

Importantly, NABL accreditation is an ongoing commitment rather than a one-time recognition. The laboratory will continue to undergo periodic surveillance and reassessment throughout the accreditation period to ensure continued compliance with ISO/IEC 17025:2017 requirements, maintaining the highest standards of testing competence, calibration traceability, and quality management.

This latest achievement reinforces Rayzon Solar’s long-term vision of combining manufacturing excellence with robust research, development, and quality assurance capabilities. By investing in internationally recognised state-of-the-art testing infrastructure, the company is strengthening its ability to deliver high-performance, reliable solar modules while contributing to the advancement of India’s rapidly growing solar manufacturing ecosystem.

As the demand for durable, bankable, and high-efficiency solar modules continues to rise globally, Rayzon Solar’s NABL-accredited Research and Development laboratory positions the company to support customers with technically validated products backed by internationally recognized testing standards.

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued a clarification regarding the applicability of the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) List-II for solar PV cells on rooftop solar projects installed on government buildings. The Office Memorandum, dated July 6, 2026, aims to remove ambiguity surrounding the implementation of ALMM requirements for such projects.

The ministry recalled that its Office Memorandum dated December 9, 2024 introduced the framework for implementing ALMM List-II for solar PV cells. Under this framework, projects falling within the scope of ALMM are required to source solar PV modules from ALMM List-I and solar PV cells from ALMM List-II, subject to the prescribed conditions.

MNRE further noted that the implementation framework has undergone multiple revisions since its introduction. An amendment issued on July 28, 2025 modified key provisions of the original framework, while the first ALMM List-II for solar PV cells was published on July 31, 2025. This effectively shifted the cut-off date for the applicability of ALMM List-II requirements on projects awarded through bidding to August 31, 2025.

The ministry also referred to its clarification issued on August 12, 2025, which exempted certain government projects executed under Net Metering, Behind-the-Meter, and Open Access mechanisms from the mandatory use of ALMM-listed solar PV cells. Specifically, projects awarded through competitive bidding with the last date of bid submission on or before August 31, 2025, are required to comply only with ALMM List-I for solar PV modules and are exempt from sourcing cells from ALMM List-II.

Additionally, MNRE highlighted that its Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) issued on September 23, 2025, reaffirmed that projects awarded through bidding before the prescribed cut-off date would remain exempt from ALMM List-II requirements, while projects awarded after the cut-off would be required to use both ALMM-listed modules and ALMM-listed cells.

The latest clarification is intended to provide greater regulatory certainty for developers, EPC companies, government agencies, and other stakeholders implementing rooftop solar projects on government buildings, ensuring uniform interpretation of ALMM compliance requirements.

Solitech Solar has joined the National Highways for Electric Vehicles (NHEV) as an official partner, marking a significant step towards strengthening India’s clean energy and electric mobility ecosystem. The partnership brings together Solitech Solar’s expertise in solar manufacturing with NHEV’s vision of developing sustainable energy infrastructure for the country’s expanding electric highway network.

As an NHEV partner, Solitech Solar is expected to contribute to the deployment of renewable energy solutions that support EV charging infrastructure and the development of future-ready e-highways. The collaboration reflects a shared commitment to accelerating clean energy adoption, reducing carbon emissions, and enabling sustainable transportation across India.

Solitech Solar is a leading Indian solar module manufacturer with a 2 GW production capacity, offering ALMM-listed and BIS-certified N-Type TOPCon solar modules for utility-scale, commercial, industrial, and rooftop applications. The company focuses on delivering high-efficiency solar solutions that support India’s transition towards a cleaner energy future.

NHEV is an electric mobility pilot initiative aimed at transforming India’s national highways into e-highways through the development of advanced EV charging infrastructure and integrated clean energy solutions. The initiative is currently expanding its network across major Bharatmala and Sagarmala corridors through a public-private partnership (PPP) model to accelerate the adoption of electric mobility nationwide.

The partnership underscores the growing convergence of the renewable energy and electric mobility sectors, highlighting the critical role of solar energy in powering the next generation of EV infrastructure and supporting India’s long-term net-zero ambitions.

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has updated the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) List-I for solar PV modules, adding 10,494 MW of enlisted module manufacturing capacity. With the latest revision dated July 6, 2026, the total capacity under ALMM List-I has reached 204,383 MW (204.38 GW).

The latest update includes six new manufacturers with a combined enlisted capacity of 5,212 MW. These are Havells India (1,221 MW), Solarium Green Energy (1,230 MW), SSSV Textile Industries (1,232 MW), ISH Solar (816 MW), Powersphere Renewable (654 MW), and NRG SOL Power (59 MW).

Several existing manufacturers have also expanded their listed capacities. Cosmic PV Power has added 1,848 MW through its Surat manufacturing facility, increasing its total ALMM-listed capacity to 3,150 MW. Icon Solar-En Power Technologies has increased its listed capacity by 2,557 MW, taking its total to 3,131 MW. Capacity additions have also been recorded for Eastman Green Technologies, Sri Savitr Solar, Ganesh Green Bharat, Solarmint Energies, Jakson Engineers, and Green Brilliance Renewable Energy. Meanwhile, Mundra Solar Energy (Adani Solar) has seen its listed capacity reduced by 73 MW following a revision in its approved module models.

The July revision follows the previous ALMM update issued in May 2026, when MNRE added 20,745 MW of module manufacturing capacity, taking the cumulative enlisted capacity to 193,889 MW. The continued expansion of ALMM reflects India’s ongoing efforts to strengthen domestic solar manufacturing and support the country’s rapidly growing renewable energy sector.

The ALMM framework serves as a quality assurance mechanism for government-supported solar projects by ensuring that only approved solar PV module manufacturers and models are eligible for procurement under applicable schemes and projects. The list is revised periodically to incorporate new manufacturers, capacity expansions, and product updates.

Building on the success of its flagship road safety initiative, TCI Safe Safar, Transport Corporation of India Limited (TCI) has announced the expansion of its road safety awareness efforts to schools through TCI Safe Safar Junior, a dedicated programme focused on educating children about responsible road behaviour and creating safer communities for the future.

As part of this initiative, TCI Safe Safar Junior has launched #RoadSafety HaiCoolFollow The Rule, a digital-first awareness campaign aimed at making road safety education engaging, relatable and accessible for young audiences. The campaign will feature a series of creative digital content pieces, interactive learning resources and storytelling-led videos designed to encourage children to understand and adopt safe road practices from an early age.

Recognising the power of storytelling in shaping young minds, the campaign incorporates familiar animated characters and engaging narratives to simplify important road safety messages and promote positive behavioural change among children.

The launch marks the next phase of TCI Safe Safar’s journey, extending its impact from highways and communities into classrooms and schools. Since the commencement of its school outreach efforts, TCI Safe Safar Junior has already reached 157+ schools, conducted 172+ awareness programmes and engaged nearly 24,000 students along with close to 2,000 teachers across the country.

Mr. Rajkiran Kanagala, President & Chief Business Officer, TCI Group said, “Road safety awareness is most effective when introduced early in life. Through TCI Safe Safar Junior, we aim to empower children with the knowledge and confidence to become responsible road users. By combining education with engaging and age-appropriate content, we hope to inspire safer habits that children can carry with them for life and share within their families and communities.”

Launched in 2019, TCI Safe Safar has been working to promote responsible road behaviour through awareness drives, workshops, community engagement programmes and stakeholder outreach initiatives. Over the years, the programme has travelled more than 80,000 kilometres across India and sensitised over 12 lakh individuals on critical aspects of road safety.

The introduction of TCI Safe Safar Junior reflects TCI’s continued commitment to creating a culture of safety by reaching future generations at an early stage. Through school engagements, awareness sessions, digital content and community participation, the programme aims to make road safety an integral part of children’s everyday learning.

The #RoadSafety HaiCoolFollow TheRule campaign represents the beginning of a larger movement to encourage safer road behaviour among young citizens. Additional awareness initiatives, school engagement programmes and educational content will be rolled out in the coming months to further strengthen the programme’s reach and impact.