Urja kranti Reported that renewable energy sector is accelerating rapidly in early 2026, with fresh momentum in large-scale solar projects, energy storage integration, and domestic manufacturing. Here are the top highlights from recent announcements.
Here’s your global renewable energy news — top corporate deals, capacity growth, and policy shifts from India, Europe and China.
1. SECI Advances 700 MW Solar Project in Gujarat with Key Infrastructure Tender
The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has floated Tender for Balance of System (BoS) works for a 700 MW solar project in Gujarat. Issued in early January 2026, the tender reflects SECI’s push to accelerate large-scale solar capacity addition under its national renewable programs. The project is expected to support grid-scale clean power generation in the western region.
2. Hartek Power Wins ₹354 Crore Solar-Plus-Storage EPC Contract in Karnataka
In another significant development, Hartek Power secured a ₹354 crore EPC contract for a solar-plus-storage project in Karnataka. The project includes a large solar PV installation integrated with a battery energy storage system, highlighting the growing role of storage in ensuring round-the-clock renewable power and grid stability.
3. Tata Power Plans Massive 10 GW Solar Ingot & Wafer Manufacturing Facility in Andhra Pradesh
Meanwhile, Tata Power announced plans for a massive 10 GW solar ingot and wafer manufacturing facility in Andhra Pradesh. This investment marks a major step toward strengthening India’s solar manufacturing ecosystem and reducing reliance on imports, aligning with the country’s long-term energy security and self-reliance goals.
4. Adani Green Energy to supply wind‑solar power to Asahi India Glass
Adani Green Energy’s wholly owned step‑down subsidiary, Adani Green Energy Twenty Five B Ltd, has signed agreements to supply 20.8 MW of wind‑solar hybrid power to Asahi India Glass Ltd (AIS). The renewable power will be sourced from a hybrid facility at Khavda, Gujarat, comprising a 25 MW solar unit and a 20.8 MW wind unit. Along with the power supply pact, the companies also executed a tripartite Power Consumption Agreement and an Investment Agreement aimed at meeting AIS’s captive renewable energy needs.
5. Inox Clean Energy buys solar projects from SunSource Energy
Inox Clean Energy, through its IPP arm Inox Neo Energies, has acquired 250 MWp of operational solar projects from SunSource Energy and is in the process of buying an additional 50 MWp, taking the total to 300 MWp once all approvals are complete. These assets span 13 states across India and operate under long‑term power purchase contracts with multiple commercial and industrial customers.
6. Germany added significant solar capacity in 2025
Germany made strong strides in renewable capacity expansion during 2025 as the country’s installed renewable electricity generation fleet grew by about 11 % over the year, driven mainly by robust solar deployment. Solar additions of roughly 16.4 GW helped push total PV capacity to about 117 GW, with both rooftop and ground-mounted systems contributing to the gains. Onshore wind also grew significantly, reflecting broader European energy transition efforts.
7. Taaleri closed a €630 million renewable fund
Taaleri’s SolarWind 3 Fund has reached a final close with €630 million in total commitments, marking a significant capital raise for utility-scale wind, solar, and battery storage investments.
8. Matrix Renewables signs major EPC deal with Tesla for Scottish battery storage
Matrix Renewables has officially signed a full EPC (Engineering, Procurement & Construction) agreement with Tesla for a landmark 500 MW / 1 GWh standalone battery energy storage system (BESS) in Eccles, Scotland. Under the contract, Tesla will deliver the design, construction and commissioning of the utility-scale storage project — Matrix Renewables’ first major standalone battery facility in the UK — supporting enhanced grid flexibility and renewable integration. The project has secured all planning consents and marks a key entry for Matrix Renewables into the UK energy storage market.
9. China’s solar firms face monopoly scrutiny
In China, the State Administration for Market Regulation has summoned six leading solar manufacturers over concerns of monopolistic practices, warning them against coordinating on production, capacity utilization, pricing or market division. The regulator has demanded written plans to rectify such behaviour by January 20, 2026, reflecting broader efforts to maintain fair competition in China’s dominant solar industry amid global trade tensions and oversupply pressures.
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