India added 4.9 GW of rooftop solar capacity in the first nine months (9M) of the calendar year 2025, compared to 1.9 GW in the previous year, a 161% year-over-year (YoY) increase, according to Mercom India’s newly released Q3 2025 India Rooftop Solar Market Report. During the third quarter, the country added 2.1 GW of rooftop solar capacity, a 29% increase quarter-over-quarter from 1.6 GW and a 164% YoY rise from 791 MW. Rooftop solar accounted for 24.1% of the country’s total solar additions during the quarter.

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) expanded the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) by adding 5,255 MW of solar module capacity. The cumulative module manufacturing capacity under ALMM now stands at 121,722 MW. Sirius Solar Energy Systems and Jeem Energy were the new entrants to the ALMM, accounting for 67 MW and 172 MW, respectively. Navitas Solar, Sova Solar, Avaada Electro, and FS Green Energies increased their enlisted capacities by 42 MW, 71 MW, 2,798 MW, and 2,105 MW, respectively.

The MNRE issued the revised ALMM-II for solar cells, raising the cumulative annual production capacity to 18.48 GW. Websol Energy System has been enlisted with a capacity of 602 MW/year for its bifacial, monocrystalline passivated emitter and rear cell technology cells at its West Bengal facility. These solar cells will have an average solar cell efficiency of 23.16% and an output of 7.66 W. The enlisted capacity will be valid until November 23, 2029. The ALMM List-II will come into effect from July 1, 2026.

Sparsh Global School installed a 430 kW rooftop solar power system at its campus in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, to advance its sustainability goals and reduce electricity costs. The project, executed by Solluz Energy, is expected to generate nearly 600,000 kWh of clean electricity every year. Before the solar system was commissioned, the school’s power consumption averaged around 2,500 units per day, making energy efficiency and cost stabilization a key priority. According to Solluz Energy, the school’s decision to go solar was driven by a strong commitment to lowering its environmental impact and building a more eco-conscious campus.

Telangana Power Generation Corporation invited bids to set up 375 MW/1,500 MWh standalone battery energy storage systems (BESS). The first project (187.5 MW/750 MWh) will be connected to the 400/220 kV Maheswaram substation, and the other project (187.5 MW/750 MWh) will be connected to the 400/220 kV Choutuppal substation. Land will be provided on a right-to-use basis at an annual lease fee of ₹1 (~$0.011)/acre/year. The BESS must be available for one full operational cycle per day, i.e., 1 complete charge-discharge cycle lasting 4 hours.

SJVN Green Energy floated a tender for the engineering, procurement, and construction of 300 MW solar projects in Punjab. The package comprises three projects totaling 300 MW, split into 200 MW under PSPCL ET-4 and 100 MW under PSPCL ET-2. Project-1 is for 70 MW, where the contractor must procure the modules independently, while Project-2 (130 MW) and Project-3 (100 MW) will involve SGEL supplying the modules free of cost, with contractors responsible for handling and transportation.

NLC India invited bids to arrange 1,850 acres of land for the development of interstate transmission system-connected solar power projects and associated equipment, along with the extra-high-voltage transmission line and land fencing. The scope of work involves the arrangement of government or private land on a freehold or leasehold basis in Rajasthan, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Telangana. Successful bidders must also design, engineer, supply, erect, test, and commission the power evacuation package and arrangement of connectivity for developing solar projects.

A 240 tons per day biomass pellet manufacturing facility in Rewari, Haryana, has been inaugurated by Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi. The facility will help expand the supply of biomass-based clean fuels for thermal power generation and reduce their dependence on coal. The plant will manufacture biomass pellets from agricultural residues, including paddy straw, mustard straw, and cotton stalks, for co-firing in coal-fired power plants.

The Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission approved the New Delhi Municipal Council’s plea to procure 200 MW of solar power from the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) under the interstate transmission system (ISTS)-connected solar project (Tranche–XI). The Commission approved a tariff of ₹2.61 (~$0.029)/kWh, along with a trading margin of ₹0.07 (~$0.00079)/kWh payable to SECI, for 25 years. SECI had floated a request for selection on March 31, 2023, for the allocation of 2,000 MW of solar capacity under ISTS solar (Tranche-XI). The petitioner, NDMC, filed a petition to secure 200 MW of solar power to meet its renewable purchase obligation, address rising electricity demand, particularly during summer peak months, and support its objective of transitioning to 100% renewable energy.

The Italian Council of Ministers allocated €250 million (~$288 million) to support the Transizione 5.0 tax credit program for businesses transitioning to renewable energy sources. Additionally, €10 million (~$11.5 million) each has been allocated under the program for 2026 and 2027. Transizione 5.0 supports energy transition projects that improve energy efficiency, digitalize production processes, and involve self-consumption. However, it emphasizes that companies can claim credit for either the updated Transizione 5.0 tax credit program or the earlier 4.0 tax credit program. Companies that have applied for both tax credits must choose one. The Council of Ministers also approved extending the application deadline for the Transizione 5.0 tax credit from November 7 to November 27.

The UNFCCC COP30 climate summit in Belém, Brazil, ended without any mention of fossil fuels, after oil-producing countries Russia and Saudi Arabia blocked a deal to phase out coal, oil, and gas. India joined the naysayers, while the European Union (EU) and the UK made a strong pitch for a transition roadmap. Some 80 countries supported the EU and UK’s initiative, but during negotiations, the proposal stalled due to opposition from petrostates. After the summit, the EU delegation said, “At COP30, despite our persistent efforts and the European Parliament’s clear mandate on mitigation and the phase-out of fossil fuels, we faced a unified BRICS–Arab front and a Presidency unwilling to match our level of ambition, and we must regret that the final outcome did not go further.”

The Government of Western Australia issued the first stage of an expression of interest for the 50 MW/500 MWh capacity Kalgoorlie vanadium battery energy storage system (VBESS), aimed at strengthening energy reliability and supporting regional development in the country’s Goldfields region. The state government said the VBESS project must be able to discharge for up to 10 hours to help integrate greater renewable energy generation into the grid, enhance system stability, and develop a cleaner, more energy-resilient energy system for Western Australia.