India generated approximately 42 billion units (BU) of solar power in the first quarter (Q1) of the calendar year 2025, a 32.7% year-over-year (YoY) increase, according to data published by the Central Electricity Authority. Solar generation rose 22.8% quarter-over-quarter (QoQ) from 34.2 BU. In Q1 2025, 6.7 GW of solar capacity was added in India, representing a 6.8% growth QoQ and 27.3% increase YoY, contributing to the rise in generation numbers.

India’s green energy open access sector witnessed steady growth over the past few years, with an increasing number of commercial and industrial consumers switching to clean energy. The open access model is a compelling choice for these consumers seeking to meet their clean energy mandates and lower their power bills. India’s solar capacity additions under open access have also experienced an uptick. The country added 6.9 GW of solar open access capacity in 2024, a 77% YoY increase from 3.9 GW, according to Mercom India Q4 & Annual 2024 India Solar Open Access Market Report.

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy released draft guidelines for the series approval of solar modules. These guidelines aim to facilitate testing laboratories and manufacturers in forming product families for performance testing under the Solar Systems, Devices, and Components Goods Order, 2025. The guidelines are designed to simplify the approval process for multiple products with design or material variations to ensure compliance with the Bureau of Indian Standards registration requirements.

Rajasthan Electronics and Instruments invited proposals to set up rooftop solar projects with a cumulative capacity of 30 MW on state government buildings in Rajasthan. The tender is divided into several projects with a cumulative 25 MW capacity in the Jodhpur district and 5 MW in the Pali district. Bids must be submitted by June 17, 2025. Bids will be opened on June 18. The scope of work entails the design, engineering, supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of the projects.

Southern Power Distribution Company of Andhra Pradesh issued an engineering, procurement, and construction tender for 4.36 MW rooftop solar projects on residential buildings under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana. Bids must be submitted by May 30, 2025. Bids will be opened on the same date. The scope of work entails the engineering, manufacturing, procurement, equipment quality assurance, factory testing, transportation, handling, storage, erection, testing, and commissioning of the projects.

Power Grid Corporation of India invited bids to commission a 2,100 kW off-grid solar project integrated with a 300 kW/1,200 kWh battery energy storage system. The project is at the Pang HVDC station in Ladakh at an approximate altitude of 4,700 meters. Bids must be submitted by June 27, 2025. Bids will be opened on the same day. Bidders must submit a tender fee of ₹25,000 (~$293.50). The scope of work entails the project’s complete design and engineering services.

National Fertilizers (NFL) invited expressions of interest for setting up grid-connected rooftop solar projects with a tentative cumulative capacity of 3.5 MW at two of its facilities in Punjab and one in Madhya Pradesh. The projects will be installed at the following locations: NFL, Nangal, Punjab, with a capacity of 1,735 kW, NFL, Bathinda, Punjab, with a capacity of 600 kW, NFL, Vijaipur, Madhya Pradesh, with a capacity of 1,220 kW. Bids must be submitted by June 18, 2025. Bids will be opened on June 19.

NTPC Renewable Energy invited bids for the engineering, procurement, and construction of a 245 MW solar power project in Khavda Renewable Energy Park in Rann of Kutch, Gujarat. The last date to submit bids is June 26, 2025. The scope of work encompasses the design, engineering, manufacturing, supply, packing, forwarding, transportation, unloading, storage, installation, testing, and commissioning of solar power project in the South Block of the Khavda RE Park, Rann of Kutch.

NTPC Renewable Energy invited bids to supply a balance of system package for a 600 MW interstate transmission system-connected wind power project in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh. Bids must be submitted by June 26, 2025. Bids will be opened on the same day. Bidders must submit ₹22,500 (~$263) as a bid document fee. Bidders must have executed or facilitated the arrangement of land and micro-siting of wind turbines for projects with a total capacity of at least 40 MW, including at least one wind project of 10 MW or more.

NTPC Green Energy reported a net profit of ₹2.33 billion (~$27.1 million) in the fourth quarter of the financial year 2025, up 187% YoY from ₹809.5 million (~$9.4 million). It reported a total income of ₹7.51 billion (~$87.3 million), increasing 35.8% from 5.53 billion (~$64.3 million) in the same period of the previous year. The company’s revenue from operations grew slightly from ₹5 billion (~$58.1 million) to ₹6.22 billion (~$72.3 million).

Kenya Electricity Generating Company issued a tender to design and build seven solar projects with a cumulative capacity of 42.5 MW, each featuring a battery energy storage system, in Kenya. Bids must be submitted by July 29, 2025. Bids will open on the same day. The scope of work includes the design and building of solar project with a 3 MW/4.5 MWh energy storage system. Bidders will also set up a 2 kV loop-in-loop out substation, transmission interconnection facilities, and related works.

The U.S. Geological Survey indicated that geothermal energy in Nevada’s Great Basin and adjoining areas could potentially supply electricity equivalent to one-tenth of the current U.S. power demand. This represents a significant increase from current levels, as geothermal energy currently contributes less than 1% to the national power grid. The report updates a previous assessment from 2008 and emphasizes the role of enhanced geothermal systems in unlocking this potential.