India Solar & Inverter News

Daily coverage of India's solar energy, inverter and battery industry. Policy updates from MNRE, new product launches, market trends and industry analysis.

Policy & Regulation

BIS Certification Deadline for Solar Inverters Above 200 kW Extended to June 30, 2026

MNRE extends self-certification window for high-capacity solar inverters as manufacturers struggle to meet BIS requirements.

Source: Energetica India / MNRE

Policy & Regulation

MNRE Moves Renewable Energy Project Extensions to Online DCR Portal

All RE project extension requests must now be submitted through MNRE's online DCR Portal, ending manual paperwork for developers across India.

Source: SolarQuarter / MNRE

Battery & ESS

Invergy Launches 3 GWh Battery Storage Gigafactory in Uttar Pradesh

New battery energy storage gigafactory in UP aims to reduce India's import dependence for BESS components and strengthen domestic manufacturing.

Source: Industry Reports

Solar & Rooftop

14,000 Punjab Rooftop Solar Projects Face Uncertainty Over ALMM Deadline

Thousands of rooftop solar installations in Punjab at risk as ALMM List-II deadline and PSPCL system migration create approval bottlenecks.

Source: SolarQuarter

Battery & ESS

NTPC Green Energy Invites Bids for Massive 7,800 MWh BESS at Bikaner Solar Plant

NTPC's Bikaner solar project in Rajasthan seeks battery storage bids at unprecedented 7,800 MWh scale, signaling India's grid-scale storage ambitions.

Source: Industry Reports

Policy & Regulation

PM Surya Ghar Crosses 40 Lakh Households, Adds 23.5 GW Rooftop Solar

India's flagship rooftop solar subsidy scheme reaches 4 million household installations, contributing 23.5 GW of cumulative rooftop capacity nationwide.

Source: SolarQuarter

Solar & Rooftop

India Adds 2.7 GW Rooftop Solar in Q1 2026, Residential Segment at 82%

Rooftop solar installations hit 2.7 GW in January-March 2026, with the residential segment accounting for a record 82% share driven by PM Surya Ghar subsidies.

Source: pv magazine

Market & Industry

IEA: India Energy Investment Hits $170 Billion in 2026

The International Energy Agency reports India's total energy investment will reach $170 billion in 2026, with clean energy accounting for a growing share of capital flows.

Source: Business Standard / IEA

Market & Industry

CleanMax Raises $575 Million to Build 1 GW Solar and Wind Portfolio

CleanMax secures $575 million in funding to develop over 1 GW of solar and wind projects across India, expanding its C&I and utility-scale presence.

Source: pv magazine India

Technology

Fujiyama Plans 1.2 GW TOPCon Solar Cell Line at Ratlam, Madhya Pradesh

Fujiyama Power Systems announces a 1.2 GW TOPCon solar cell manufacturing line at its Ratlam facility, boosting India's domestic cell production capacity.

Source: pv magazine

Solar & Rooftop

India Crosses 207 GW Solar Capacity, Renewables Reach 42.2% of Total Mix

India's cumulative solar capacity surpasses 207 GW as renewable energy sources now account for 42.2% of total installed electricity generation capacity.

Source: SolarQuarter

Market & Industry

300 GWh of Renewable Energy Curtailed in Q1 2026 Due to Grid Constraints

India lost an estimated 300 GWh of renewable energy generation in Q1 2026 to curtailment, highlighting urgent transmission and storage bottlenecks.

Source: Ember / pv magazine

Technology

Fujiyama Commissions 2 GW Solar Module Factory in Madhya Pradesh

Fujiyama Power Systems commissions a 2 GW solar panel manufacturing facility in Madhya Pradesh, expanding India's domestic module production capacity.

Source: Renewables Now

Battery & ESS

India BESS Pipeline Hits 92 GWh, Solar-Plus-Storage Tariff at INR 3.12/kWh

India's battery energy storage pipeline reaches a record 92 GWh as solar-plus-6-hour-storage tariffs fall to INR 3.12 per kWh, signalling rapid cost competitiveness.

Source: IEEFA / Ember

Solar & Rooftop

India Installs Record 15.3 GW Solar in Q1 2026, Up 143% Year-on-Year

India sets a new quarterly record with 15.3 GW of solar installations in January-March 2026, representing a 143% increase over Q1 2025.

Source: PV Tech

Policy & Market

India Hits Renewable Energy Milestone 5 Years Ahead of 2030 Paris Target

India achieves 50% cumulative installed electricity capacity from non-fossil-fuel sources, meeting its Paris Agreement commitment five years early.

Source: Business Standard / MNRE

Battery & ESS

IndiGrid Commissions India's Largest Standalone BESS in Gujarat at 180 MW / 360 MWh

IndiGrid commissions a 180 MW / 360 MWh standalone battery energy storage system in Gujarat, making it the largest operational BESS project in India.

Source: SolarQuarter

Solar & Rooftop

Open Access Solar Surges 160% YoY to 2.7 GW in Q1 2026

India's open access solar installations surge 160% year-on-year to reach 2.7 GW in Q1 2026, driven by favourable regulations and rising industrial demand.

Source: Mercom India

Policy & Regulation

Government Halts Annual RE Tender Targets Amid 43 GW Backlog

India's Ministry of New and Renewable Energy pauses annual renewable energy tender targets as the unexecuted pipeline reaches 43 GW, raising concerns about project execution.

Source: Outlook Business

Technology

India Micro Inverter Market Growing at 22-25% CAGR

India's micro inverter market is expanding at 22-25% CAGR as residential rooftop solar adoption drives demand for panel-level power electronics.

Source: IndexBox

Battery & ESS

ACME Commissions Phase IV of Rajasthan BESS, Total Capacity Reaches 480 MWh

ACME Solar commissions the fourth phase of its Rajasthan battery storage project, bringing total operational capacity to 480 MWh across the facility.

Source: Business Standard

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