In Short : India’s rooftop solar capacity surged by 158% in the first half of 2025 compared to the same period last year, a report reveals. Driven by supportive policies, falling costs, and rising demand from residential and commercial consumers, states like Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Rajasthan led the growth. This acceleration supports India’s renewable energy […]
Delhi’s Power Demand Soars to Record 8,423 MW Amid Relentless Heatwave – EQ
In Short : Delhi’s power demand surged to a season-high of 8,423 MW as the city reeled under an intense heatwave, triggering a red alert from the IMD. Increased use of air conditioners and cooling devices drove the spike. Authorities are monitoring the grid closely to maintain stable power supply and avoid disruptions amid soaring […]
India’s Solar Manufacturing Soars: ALMM Capacity Nears 88 GW with New Additions and Expansions – EQ
In Short : India’s ALMM-listed solar module manufacturing capacity has risen to 87.97 GW, with 8,653 MW recently added. The total number of approved manufacturers now stands at 104. New entrants and capacity expansions by major players reflect strong growth. From June 2026, solar cells will also be included under ALMM, boosting quality assurance in […]
Hyderabad’s Urban Power Demand Soars as Summer Heat Pushes Grid to the Limit – EQ
In Short : Power demand in Greater Hyderabad’s urban circles is surging, projected to exceed 5,000 MW this summer. On April 23, demand hit 4,136 MW. Key areas like Cyber City and Banjara Hills saw sharp increases. TGSPDCL has strengthened infrastructure with new transformers and real-time monitoring systems to ensure uninterrupted power supply amid rising […]
Advait Energy soars after bagging major power supply project in Gujarat – EQ
In Short : Advait Energy Transitions secured two major power supply contracts from PGVCL in Gujarat’s Bhavnagar and Amreli circles under the System Improvement Scheme. The ₹1,308 crore projects boosted its stock over 6%. The company is also expanding into solar EPC, with 30 MW nearing completion and over 200 MW in the pipeline, marking […]