Kosol Energie Pvt. Ltd., a leading Indian solar PV module manufacturer, has secured a prestigious spot among the world’s Top Tier-1 Solar PV Module Manufacturers in Wood Mackenzie’s Global Rankings for H1 2025. The company also earned a Grade A classification, positioning it as one of the most reliable and bankable solar brands on the global stage. This accolade highlights Kosol Energie’s robust manufacturing capabilities, proven delivery track record, stringent quality controls, and rising prominence in international solar markets. Wood Mackenzie evaluates Tier-1 and Grade A status using rigorous criteria such as technological advancement, capacity efficiency, financial stability, supply chain…
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The Tamil Nadu government has announced a major boost for electric vehicle (EV) owners by extending the 100% road tax exemption for EVs until December 31, 2027. The decision aligns with the state’s ambitious EV policy aimed at accelerating clean and sustainable mobility adoption across Tamil Nadu. The exemption, which was first introduced in 2019, applies to all categories of electric vehicles, including two-wheelers, three-wheelers, cars, buses, and commercial EVs. This means both transport and non-transport vehicles will continue to enjoy full tax relief under the Tamil Nadu Motor Vehicles Taxation Act, 1974. Officials from the Industries Department confirmed that…
Infineon Technologies AG and Flex are advancing their collaboration to accelerate the evolution of software-defined vehicles (SDVs). At CES 2026, the two companies will unveil the Zone Controller Development Kit, a modular platform for Zone Control Units (ZCUs) designed to fast-track the creation of SDV-ready electrical and electronic (E/E) architectures. Built on a scalable framework and leveraging roughly 30 reusable building blocks, the kit empowers developers to configure a wide range of ZCU implementations with flexibility and speed, streamlining the path from concept to production. In next-generation E/E architectures, ZCUs serve as critical hubs, connecting and powering numerous peripheral components…
The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has invited bids for developing 1,000 MW / 8,000 MWh pumped storage projects (PSP-I) under the Build-Own-Operate (BOO) model. The tender, which allows up to eight hours of energy storage, aims to strengthen India’s renewable power infrastructure and ensure round-the-clock clean energy availability. Bids are open until February 9, 2026. Under the RfS, Pumped Storage Plant Developers (PSPDs) are required to make storage facilities available to buying entities for “on-demand” charging and discharging. Bidders, including their affiliates or parent companies may submit proposals for a minimum capacity of 100 MW / 800 MWh…
Suzlon Group and Yanara have strengthened their collaboration by signing two new wind energy contracts of 153 MW each for Yanara’s firm and dispatchable renewable energy (FDRE) projects in Barmer, Rajasthan. This renewed partnership reinforces Suzlon’s leadership in the state’s wind energy market, while enabling Yanara to expand its multi-technology clean energy portfolio, a key step in advancing India’s renewable energy innovation. With over 2.3 GW of installed capacity and a 44% market share in Rajasthan, Suzlon continues to play a pivotal role in transforming the state into one of India’s foremost renewable energy hubs. The company is currently executing…
KP Group, a prominent leader in the renewable energy sector, has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of the Republic of Botswana to advance large-scale projects in renewable power generation, energy storage, and transmission infrastructure. This collaboration aligns with Botswana’s vision to achieve net-zero emissions by 2030 and represents a significant milestone in KP Group’s global expansion strategy. The MoU follows the recent visit of Hon’ble President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, to Botswana, underscoring the deepening bilateral cooperation between the two nations in the clean energy domain. The MoU was formally signed between Botswana’s Ministry…
Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL), a leading player in India’s renewable energy sector and a subsidiary of The Tata Power Company Limited, has successfully commissioned SJVN Limited’s landmark 1 GW (1,000 MW AC / 1,400 MWp DC) DCR Solar project, the largest ever delivered by TPREL and one of India’s most significant renewable milestones. All 2.4 million modules were manufactured domestically at Tata Power’s TP Solar Limited facility in Tirunelveli, underscoring the company’s commitment to India’s ‘Make in India’ initiative and promoting national self-reliance in clean energy technologies. Spread across the Bandarwala and Karnisar Bhatiyan sites in Bikaner, Rajasthan,…
Mahindra Susten, a leading Independent Power Producer (IPP) in renewable energy, has successfully commissioned 560 MWp of utility solar capacity in CY 2025, reinforcing its leadership in large-scale clean power development. These landmark projects mark the company’s continued expansion in utility solar infrastructure and represent the first set of assets commissioned following the 2024 sale of 1.54 GWp to the Sustainable Energy Infra Trust, an InvIT co-sponsored by Mahindra Susten under its capital-light growth strategy. The newly added capacity comprises two 280 MWp utility solar power plants, strategically located in Gujarat and Rajasthan. Both facilities operate under 25-year Power Purchase…
Vestas has secured a 390 MW order for the Shinan-Ui Offshore Wind Project located in Jeollanam Province, South Korea. Developed by Shinan-Ui Offshore Wind, a consortium comprising Hanwha Ocean, SK Eternix, KOMIPO (Korea Midland Power Co., Ltd.), Future Energy Fund, and Hyundai Engineering & Construction, the project marks a major milestone, being Vestas’ first offshore wind order in South Korea. This achievement reinforces the company’s commitment to driving renewable energy growth worldwide and supporting South Korea’s transition to clean, sustainable power. The contract includes the supply of 26 V236-15.0 MW offshore wind turbines along with a 20-year service agreement designed…
Oversonic Robotics, an Italian company specialized in cognitive humanoid robotics, announces the signing of an agreement with STMicroelectronics, a global leader in semiconductors, for the introduction of custom RoBee cognitive humanoid robots into the production and logistics processes of several ST plants globally. This is the first time that a company in the semiconductor sector will operationally integrate cognitive humanoid robots into its factories, marking a turning point in the evolution of advanced manufacturing industry. The first humanoid is deployed in ST’s advanced packaging and test fab in Malta. “The partnership with STMicroelectronics is a great source of pride for…
Trackonomy, a global pioneer in the miniaturization of advanced sensing and automation technologies, has announced a strategic partnership with Cellular Tracking Technologies (CTT) to accelerate the creation and deployment of next-generation miniature tracking systems. This collaboration seeks to deliver groundbreaking, ultra-light tracking solutions designed to transform operations across the defense, healthcare, environmental research, and logistics industries. Through its subsidiary InPlay, Trackonomy contributes cutting-edge semiconductor innovations that are integral to CTT’s latest breakthrough, the solar-powered BlūMorpho tracker. Among the smallest wireless tracking devices ever used on a flying insect, the BlūMorpho is powered by InPlay’s flagship NanoBeacon SoC (IN100), an ultra-compact,…
Grew Solar has secured a landmark contract valued at approximately ₹2,028 crore from NTPC Renewable Energy Limited (NTPC REL) to supply high-efficiency solar photovoltaic (PV) modules with a total capacity of around 1.5 gigawatts (GW). The agreement marks one of the largest module supply partnerships undertaken by NTPC REL in India’s solar manufacturing sector. Under the terms of the order, Grew Solar will manufacture and deliver the modules for NTPC REL’s upcoming solar power projects in Uttar Pradesh. Deliveries are expected to take place over the next few quarters, contributing to NTPC’s growing renewable energy capacity and supporting the nation’s…