India added 4.9 GW of rooftop solar capacity in the first nine months (9M) of calendar year 2025, compared to 1.9 GW a year ago, representing a year-on-year (YoY) increase of 161%, according to Mercom India's newly released Q3 2025 India Rooftop Solar Market Report. In the third quarter, the country added 2.1 GW of rooftop solar capacity, up 29% quarter-on-quarter from 1.6 GW and up 164% year-on-year from 791 MW. Rooftop solar installations accounted for 24.1% of the country's total solar installations during the quarter.
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has added 5,255 MW of solar panel capacity to the Approved Models and Manufacturers List (ALMM). The cumulative module manufacturing capacity under ALMM is now 121,722 MW. Sirius Solar Energy Systems and Jeem Energy were the new additions to the ALMM with 67 MW and 172 MW respectively. Navitas Solar, Sova Solar, Avaada Electro and FS Green Energies increased their registered capacities by 42 MW, 71 MW, 2,798 MW and 2,105 MW, respectively.
The MNRE has issued the revised ALMM-II for solar cells, increasing the cumulative annual production capacity to 18.48 GW. Websol Energy System has been awarded 602 MW/year capacity for its bifacial monocrystalline cells with passivated emitter and back cell technology at its West Bengal facility. These solar cells will have an average solar cell efficiency of 23.16% and an output of 7.66W. The registered capacity is valid until November 23, 2029. The ALMM List II comes into force from July 1, 2026.
Sparsh Global School installed a 430 kW rooftop solar system at its campus in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, to advance its sustainability goals and reduce electricity costs. The project, implemented by Solluz Energy, is expected to generate almost 600,000 kWh of clean electricity every year. Before the solar system went into operation, the school's average electricity consumption was around 2,500 units per day, so energy efficiency and cost stabilization were top priorities. According to Solluz Energy, the school's decision to switch to solar energy was due to a strong commitment to reducing environmental impact and building a more environmentally conscious campus.
Telangana Power Generation Corporation has invited bids for setting up 375 MW/1,500 MWh Standalone Battery Storage Systems (BESS). The first project (187.5 MW/750 MWh) will be connected to 400/220 kV Maheswaram substation and the other project (187.5 MW/750 MWh) will be connected to 400/220 kV Choutuppal substation. The land is provided on a right-of-use basis at an annual lease fee of ₹1 (~$0.011)/acre/year. The BESS must be available for one full operating cycle per day, i.e. a full charge-discharge cycle of 4 hours duration.
SJVN Green Energy has floated a tender for the design, procurement and construction of 300 MW solar projects in Punjab. The package includes three projects totaling 300 MW, divided into 200 MW under PSPCL ET-4 and 100 MW under PSPCL ET-2. Project 1 is 70 MW, with the contractor having to procure the modules independently, while for Project 2 (130 MW) and Project 3 (100 MW), SGEL supplies the modules free of charge and the contractors are responsible for handling and transportation.
NLC India has invited bids for providing 1,850 acres of land for development of solar power projects with inter-state transmission grid connection and associated equipment, extra-high voltage transmission line and land fencing. The scope of work includes arrangement of government or private land on freehold or lease basis in Rajasthan, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Telangana. Successful bidders will also be required to design, construct, supply, construct, test and commission the power dissipation package and connectivity arrangement for the development of solar projects.
A biomass pellet manufacturing plant with a capacity of 240 tonnes per day in Rewari, Haryana was inaugurated by Union New and Renewable Energy Minister Pralhad Joshi. The plant will help expand the supply of clean biomass-based fuels for thermal power generation and reduce their dependence on coal. The plant will produce biomass pellets from agricultural residues, including rice straw, mustard straw and cotton stalks, for co-firing in coal-fired power plants.
The Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission approved the New Delhi Municipal Council's request to procure 200 MW of solar power from the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) under the Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS)-connected solar project (Tranche–XI). The commission approved a tariff of ₹2.61 (~$0.029)/kWh and a trading margin payable to SECI of ₹0.07 (~$0.00079)/kWh for 25 years. SECI had submitted a selection application for allotment of 2,000 MW solar capacity under ISTS Solar (Tranche-XI) on March 31, 2023. The petitioner, NDMC, filed a petition to secure 200 MW of solar power to meet its renewable energy purchase obligation, meet increasing electricity demand, particularly during peak summer months, and support its goal of transitioning to 100% renewable energy.
Italy's Council of Ministers has allocated 250 million euros (about $288 million) to support the Transizione 5.0 tax credit program for companies switching to renewable energy sources. In addition, the program allocated 10 million euros (approximately $11.5 million) for each of 2026 and 2027. Transizione 5.0 supports energy transition projects that improve energy efficiency, digitize production processes and include self-consumption. However, it is emphasized that companies can claim a credit for either the updated Transizione 5.0 tax credit program or the former 4.0 tax credit program. Companies that have applied for both tax credits must choose one. The Council of Ministers also agreed to extend the application deadline for the Transizione 5.0 tax credit from November 7th to November 27th.
The UNFCCC's COP30 climate summit in Belém, Brazil, ended without any mention of fossil fuels after oil-producing countries Russia and Saudi Arabia blocked an agreement to phase out coal, oil and gas. India joined the naysayers, while the European Union (EU) and the United Kingdom pushed hard for a roadmap for the transition. Around 80 countries supported the EU and UK initiative, but during negotiations the proposal stalled due to opposition from petrostates. After the summit, the EU delegation said: “At COP30, despite our persistent efforts and the European Parliament's clear mandate to curb and phase out fossil fuels, we faced a united BRICS-Arab front and a presidency unwilling to live up to our ambitions, and we must regret that the end result did not go further.”
The Government of Western Australia has issued the first stage of an expression of interest for the 50MW/500MWh Kalgoorlie Vanadium Battery Energy Storage System (VBESS), which aims to strengthen energy reliability and support regional development in the country's Goldfields region. The state government said the VBESS project must be capable of offloading for up to 10 hours to help integrate greater renewable energy generation into the grid, improve system stability and develop a cleaner, more energy resilient energy system for Western Australia.