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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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