Author: PPD Team Date: April 7, 2026
Waaree Energies Limited has commenced operations at a new solar module manufacturing facility in Samakhiali, Kutch, Gujarat, with a total annual capacity of 3,000 MW. The plant began production at 10:00 am on April 6, 2026, according to a regulatory filing of the same date.
The facility is operated by Sangam Solar One Private Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Waaree Energies Limited. It includes four production lines, each with an annual capacity of 750 MW, taking the total installed capacity at the site to 3,000 MW. The plant is located in the industrial zone of Samakhiali in Kutch district. 
Incorporated in December 1990 and headquartered in Mumbai, Waaree Energies Limited is India’s largest manufacturer and exporter of solar photovoltaic (PV) modules. The company has a global solar module manufacturing capacity of 22.77 GW, including 20.17 GW in India and 2.6 GW in the United States, along with 5.4 GW of solar cell capacity. Its operations cover module and inverter manufacturing, engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) services, battery energy storage systems (BESS), green hydrogen, and broader energy infrastructure.
Author: PPD Team Date: October 15, 2024 Saatvik Green Energy has secured a contract with Maharashtra State Power Generation Co. Ltd (MAHAGENCO) to supply 200 MW of n-type TOPCon 580 Wp modules to various locations across Maharashtra. The total value of the order is estimated at INR 30.2 billion. With a module manufacturing capacity of 3.8 GW as of FY24-25, Saatvik is strategically expanding and developing PV modules with advanced zero-busbar and 24-busbar technology. The…
Read More Saatvik Green wins 200 MW solar module contract from MAHAGENCO
Author: PPD Team Date: June 20, 2025 Spain’s grid operator Redeia is at the centre of a major controversy after a government report blamed its mismanagement for the country’s worst electricity blackout in recent history. The outage, which began shortly after 12:30 PM on 28 April 2025, plunged much of Spain—and parts of Portugal—into darkness. The blackout lasted into the night, disrupting transport, mobile networks, internet services, and critical infrastructure. In just five seconds, Spain…
Read More Spain’s April blackout: Grid failure or planning flaw?
Author: PPD Team Date: October 21, 2024 The 450 MW Neart na Gaoithe (NnG) offshore wind farm, located 15.5km off the coast of Fife, Scotland, has delivered its first power to the UK national grid.  Once fully operational by summer 2025, NnG will provide clean energy to 375,000 homes, offsetting over 400,000 tons of CO₂ emissions annually. The project, owned by EDF Renewables UK and Irish electricity firm ESB, will feature 54 turbines and create…
Read More Neart na Gaoithe offshore wind farm generates first power for UK grid
Author: PPD Team Date: December 10, 2024 The African Development Bank (AfDB) has been named the mandated lead arranger for the Moyi Power metro-grids project, a $340 million private sector-led electrification initiative in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The project is now entering the financing stage. Spearheaded by the Moyi Power consortium, which includes Gridworks, Eranove, and AEE Power, the initiative aims to provide clean, reliable, and affordable electricity to one million people across…
Read More AfDB appointed lead arranger for Moyi Power metro-grids project in DRC
Author: PPD Team Date: October 17, 2025 The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) to jointly develop 300 MW of solar-based renewable energy projects. The projects will be set up across DRDO facilities nationwide. The collaboration aims to make all DRDO campuses in strategic locations net zero by 2027. SECI operates under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, while DRDO…
Read More DRDO and SECI to develop 300 MW solar projects across India
Author: PPD Team Date: January 14, 2026 Vikram Solar Limited has announced the appointment of Mr. Biresh Ranjan Das as Senior Vice President, Human Resources.  The company said Mr. Das has over two decades of cross-industry experience. Vikram Solar stated that his appointment aligns with its focus on strengthening talent development, expanding the employability pool, and building a sustainable pipeline of professionals for the clean energy ecosystem. Additionally, Vikram Solar informed that Mr. Arindam Chakraborty,…
Read More Vikram Solar appoints Biresh Ranjan Das as SVP HR
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