1) Rajasthan’s 2,450 MW Solar-plus-Storage Tender
Rajasthan Issues India’s Largest Solar + Storage Tender
The Rajasthan government has issued a 2,450 MW solar-plus-storage tender at the Pugal Solar Park (Bikaner), integrated with 6,400 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) to ensure reliable power during peak hours. The project will be developed via BOO competitive bidding.
The tender, issued by the state-owned Rajasthan Solarpark Development Company Ltd (RSDCL),
2) Himachal Pradesh Targets 90 % Renewable Power for Health Sector
HP Plans 90 % Renewable Power for Health Institutions
Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has directed installation of rooftop solar systems across all state hospitals, and the state targets 90 % of its annual energy from renewables, along with 500 kW plants in panchayats under a green program.
A major focus is on solar energy, with plans for 500 MW of solar projects in the next two years
3) Solar Initiative for Chandigarh Government Buildings
Solar Panels for 96 Government Buildings in Chandigarh
Chandigarh Renewable Energy and Science & Technology Promotion Society (CREST) floated a tender to install solar panels on 96 municipal buildings using the RESCO model, with a 25-year operations plan and estimated 3 MW of power.
4) Renewables & Energy Security Highlights at Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference
Vibrant Gujarat Focuses on Renewables & Energy Security
The Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference (VGRC) starting in Rajkot will emphasize renewable energy, sustainability, digital grid solutions, energy storage, AI in renewables, and decentralized solar initiatives under government programs.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to attend and inaugurate the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Summit 2026 today, highlighting the state’s growing importance in investment, renewable energy, and economic development.
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5) India adds 49 GW of renewable capacity in 2025.
India adds 49 GW Renewable Capacity in 2025
India’s total renewable capacity including large hydro rose to 266.78 GW by Dec 31, 2025, with 49 GW added during the year — 38 GW of solar and 6.3 GW of wind — showing a strong clean energy growth trajector.
India’s renewable energy transition continues to gain momentum as large-scale solar-storage tenders, state-level clean energy initiatives and national policy focus drive sustainable growth. With projects spanning solar, energy storage and power infrastructure, the country remains firmly on track toward its long-term clean energy goals.
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