The rapid evolution of solar module technology is driving changes in photovoltaic junction box design, with manufacturers moving from conventional single-box configurations toward split-box designs and higher current ratings to accommodate high-wattage modules.

Industrial consumers in Andhra Pradesh can save up to ₹2.5 (~$0.026)/kWh by procuring solar power through open access, depending on their voltage level, distribution area, and consumption profile, industry executives say. Open access charges in the state vary considerably depending on the consumer’s voltage level and location, including whether they are within the same distribution area.

After the residential sector, industrial installations accounted for the second-highest share of India’s 3.8 GW of rooftop solar capacity additions in the second quarter of 2026, according to Mercom’s Q2 and 1H 2026 India Rooftop Solar Market Report. The assurance of regular power supply at affordable costs has been pushing the commercial and industrial sector towards rooftop solar projects, especially factories which depend on continuous power for efficient production.

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy extended the deadline for eligible projects under Components A and C of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan program to achieve financial closure by November 30, 2026.

The Union Cabinet approved the Green Energy Corridor Phase III program to strengthen intrastate transmission infrastructure across the country.

The Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission (RERC) rejected petitions filed by developers seeking change-in-law compensation for their 375 MW and 600 MW solar projects in Rajasthan.

RERC ruled that a mining firm is not entitled to a concessional electricity tariff by including generation from its behind-the-meter captive solar projects in the computation of its combined load factor.

The Uttarakhand Electricity Regulatory Commission allowed a 4 MW solar project to be relocated from Dharasu to suitable private land in Uttarakhand after power evacuation constraints emerged at the original site.

The Solar Energy Corporation of India invited bids for the design, engineering, supply, construction, erection, testing, and commissioning of a solar power project connected to the interstate transmission system in Gaya, Bihar.

NTPC Green Energy announced the commercial operation of 153.94 MW of capacity of its Kalasar Solar Energy Project in Bikaner, Rajasthan.

Renewable energy operation and maintenance company Inox Green Energy approved the allocation of 18.11 million equity shares through a qualified institutions placement to eligible buyers.

Global sustainable infrastructure investor Actis announced the launch of Leo Energies, its fourth renewable energy platform in India, with a target portfolio of over 3 GW of onshore wind, solar and battery storage assets.

KPI Green Energy is acquiring a 100% equity stake in Alfanar Energy and Netra Wind, giving it access to 507.9 MW of operational wind projects owned by the two companies. The deal carries an enterprise value of ₹24.1 billion (~$251.12 million).

Blueleaf Energy, a renewable energy company owned by a Macquarie Asset Management fund, acquired a 40 MW operational onshore wind project in Belgaum, Karnataka. Blueleaf Energy India Investments acquired a 100% equity stake in Sanchore Renewable from Belgium-based Virya Energy NV.

Germany’s Federal Network Agency awarded 480 MW of capacity in the auction to set up solar-plus-storage projects. The tender was issued on September 1, 2026.

Bangladesh’s Infrastructure Development Company invited expressions of interest to enlist demand aggregators under its Domestic Rooftop Solar program.

Germany-based HINT.CO, H2Global’s trading arm, announced the winner of the Asian lot for a long-term agreement to supply Renewable Fuels of Non-Biological Origin ammonia to Germany. AM Green Ammonia, an India-based developer of low-carbon ammonia projects, was selected as the sole winner.