The upcoming facility will be located in Khordha district and is expected to create significant employment opportunities while strengthening India’s domestic solar manufacturing ecosystem. Saatvik Green Energy aims to develop a fully integrated plant, covering wafer, cell, and module production, with an initial capacity of 2 GW, scalable in subsequent phases based on market demand and policy support.

According to company officials, the investment aligns with India’s national goal of achieving 500 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030 and supports the government’s Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative to reduce dependence on imported solar equipment. Odisha, with its growing industrial infrastructure and renewable-friendly policies, is emerging as a strategic hub for clean energy investment.

Saatvik’s new facility will not only boost local manufacturing but also contribute to India’s export potential in solar components. The project’s construction is expected to begin in early 2026, with commercial operations targeted within two years.

This move follows a broader industry trend of accelerating domestic solar manufacturing, driven by production-linked incentives (PLI) and rising global demand for sustainable energy solutions.

Once operational, the plant is expected to play a pivotal role in enhancing India’s solar supply chain resilience and supporting the country’s transition toward a greener, more self-reliant energy future.

Source: PowerLine.com

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According to an exchange filing, Ceigall India bagged the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC)contract for a large-scale solar power project. The development marks a major step in the company’s push toward sustainable and clean-energy initiatives, aligning with India’s broader renewable energy goals.

Ceigall India, known primarily for its road and highway projects, has been expanding into green energy and power generation segments. The latest project reinforces its strategic shift and positions the company to capture a share of India’s fast-growing solar market, which continues to attract record investments due to supportive government policies and rising corporate demand for clean power.

Market analysts said the order win not only boosts Ceigall’s revenue visibility for the coming quarters but also improves investor sentiment toward the stock. “The project win underscores Ceigall’s execution strength and growing foothold in the renewable energy EPC space,” said one analyst.

With the company now diversifying its portfolio, Ceigall India’s renewable segment could become a key growth driver. The broader solar sector remains buoyed by India’s push to achieve 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030, making Ceigall’s latest milestone a timely and strategic expansion.

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Semiconductor Expansion in India

India’s semiconductor sector is witnessing rapid growth. In August 2025, the government approved four additional projects, raising the total to 10 initiatives worth $18.23 billion. These projects span Odisha, Punjab, Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, and Assam, focusing on chip fabrication, 3D packaging, compound semiconductors, and outsourced semiconductor assembly and testing (OSAT).

Japan’s role in this expansion is significant. During Modi’s Tokyo visit, Japanese investment commitments were doubled to nearly 10 trillion yen ($68 billion) over the next decade. Partnerships are underway, with Renesas Electronicsadvancing an OSAT facility in Gujarat and Panasonic supplying materials for joint ventures. On September 2, India unveiled its first domestically manufactured semiconductor chip at the SEMICON conference, with commercial readiness expected by the end of 2025. Meanwhile, Tokyo Electron has opened a new development hub in Bengaluru to support joint research and equipment design.

Green Energy Collaboration

The partnership also extends to clean energy, with sectoral working groups aligning on hydrogen production, renewable energy integration, and regulatory standards. The cooperation highlights shared priorities in cutting carbon emissions while opening new avenues for industrial growth and sustainable technology adoption.

Political Context in Japan

Amid speculation over Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba’s possible resignation, questions have arisen about the continuity of commitments. However, analysts note that the partnership is anchored in formal frameworks and multiyear agreements, including the India-Japan Dialogue on Economic Security, ensuring stability beyond leadership changes.

Looking Ahead

By strengthening supply chain resilience in semiconductors and advancing renewable energy initiatives, India and Japan are positioning themselves as key players in Asia’s technology and energy transformation. Despite political uncertainties, the institutional depth of the relationship suggests the cooperation will remain on track, shaping the future of the Indo-Pacific economy.

Source: www.indianarrative.com

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Officials said the project is aimed at reducing carbon emissions and dependence on conventional fossil fuels. The initiative is also expected to generate new employment opportunities and boost the state’s green energy capacity.

According to sources, land has already been identified for the project, and work is likely to begin in the coming months. The government believes the hydrogen power plant will play a crucial role in achieving Karnataka’s renewable energy targets and contribute to the nation’s overall sustainability goals.

Source: www.newindianexpress.com

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The new investment will accelerate projects in solar rooftops, hybrid power systems, battery energy storage (BESS), and genset-based solutions, offering industries and commercial users cost-efficient and sustainable energy options.

With this strategy, Jakson is positioning itself to reach $1 billion in revenue by 2030, tapping into the rising demand for decentralized and reliable energy systems. The group highlighted that distributed energy will play a key role in supporting India’s net-zero ambitions, ensuring resilient power supply alongside conventional energy sources.

For stakeholders in the oil, gas, and bitumen industries, this development signals a broader transformation in India’s energy mix, where conventional fuels continue to be critical but are increasingly complemented by renewable and distributed energy technologies.

Jakson’s bold investment reinforces its long-term vision of innovation, sustainability, and leadership in India’s evolving energy landscape.

Source: energy.economictimes.indiatimes.com

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A senior Mantralaya official stated, “The central govt has set a target to bring carbon emissions to zero by 2070. For this, the state govt has set targets to generate 50% energy through renewable energy sources by 2030 and 75% by 2047.”

A memorandum of understanding was already signed on June 14, 2023, between Mahagenco and Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam Limited to develop renewable energy generation projects. According to this agreement, the development of various renewable energy projects in the state, including pumped storage hydroelectric projects, green hydrogen with solar-wind hybrid, and floating solar projects, is included. All these projects have a total capacity of 5000 MW.

The official further stated, “The establishment of a joint venture company for this was approved by the state cabinet on Tuesday. Satluj Vidyut Nigam Limited will have 51% and Mahagenco will have 49% equity.”

Through this joint company, in the first phase, projects with a total capacity of 735 MW will be developed, including the Ghatghar Phase-2 pumped storage hydroelectric project (125 MW), Irai floating solar energy project (105 MW), and Nimnawardha floating solar energy project (505 MW).

Reference : https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/maharashtra-cabinet-approves-joint-venture-for-5000-mw-capacity-renewable-energy-project/articleshow/123925535.cms?utm_

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Clean energy auctions and regulatory landscape

Clean power auctions were a critical growth lever. India is already one of the world’s most active renewable markets, having approved 59 gigawatts (AC) of capacity in 2024, which is more than twice as much as the year before. Auctions provide revenue certainty and allow private developers to scale with long-term visibility.

However, there are uncertainties about future capacity additions. The government plans to implement the Approved List of Cells and Manufacturers (ALMM) from June 2026. This could also create issues for open-access projects. JMK Research cautioned, “Following the implementation of ALCM, the expected shortage of domestic content requirement (DCR) modules is likely to hamper the execution of nearly 20-25 GW of green open access projects over the next 2-3 years. Concurrently, the high prices of DCR modules will also increase the project power tariff by up to USD 0.0046 to 0.0057 per unit.”

This shift aims to deepen India’s solar value chain by including solar cells alongside modules. However, domestic supply gaps remain stark: the July 2025 ALCM list had only six manufacturers with 13 GW of cell capacity, compared to 91.5 GW of modules listed in June.

Solar sector leads the way

Solar represented the lion-share of the investment landscape, comprising 77 per cent of investments in H1 2025. There was a mix of utility-scale and small-scale solar projects that benefitted from record auction awards as well as Foreign Direct Investment (FDI). FDI in the renewables sector stood at USD 12.67 billion in March 2025 – an increase from just 1 per cent in FY21 to nearly 8 per cent in FY25.

Wind investment had halved from the previous year, however, hybrid projects that combined wind with solar and storage were emerging as a flexible solution to meet the overall round-the-clock demand.

Aluminium’s role in India’s energy transition

Some media reports have indicated that aluminium is developing into an important enabler of renewable growth. Aluminium is light in weight and can be recycled, giving it a clear role in solar modules and mounting structures, among other applications, with the overall flexible solution industry set to contribute 20 GW of additional capacity by 2030.

Sources also cited the commissioning delays as the impetus for the 25 per cent reduction in solar additions in Q1 2025 but noted large-scale projects from Adani Green Energy, Jindal, and Alpex Solar would yield a recovery for the remainder of the year.

By the first half of 2025, it was reported that India surpassed the capacious threshold of resolving over 50 percent of installed capacity from renewables, ahead of Paris Agreement targets. With mega-projects surrounding Khavda, Gujarat, billion-dollar investments coming from Jindal and Alpex, and aluminium-backed disruption, India is well on track to meet and possibly surpass its 2030 clean energy goals.

Reference : https://www.alcircle.com/news/india-draws-in-11-8b-in-renewable-energy-investments-during-the-first-half-of-2025-115255?utm_

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The proposed projects spanning across diverse sectors including green energy and green hydrogen, biofuel, pharmaceuticals, tourism and hospitality, EV, food and beverages besides steel and downstream will come up in Angul, Dhenkanal, Ganjam, Jajpur, Jagatsinghpur, Khurda, Sundargarh and Jharsuguda districts, and generate 8,200 jobs.

In the EV sector, Sanaka Auto Corp Ltd has proposed to invest Rs 300 crore in an EV manufacturing plant in Khurda to produce 10,000 units a year. The investment will create 145 jobs.

A Raipur-based green energy equipment manufacturing company will set up a 2 GW solar cell manufacturing unit in Ganjam with an investment of Rs 750 crore, creating 515 jobs.

While INOX Solar Ltd will set up a 5 GWh battery energy storage system (BESS) assembly plant in Dhenkanal with an investment of `283 crore, Jindal Stainless Ltd will establish a green hydrogen manufacturing unit in Jajpur with an investment of Rs 90 crore.

Similarly, Gravita India Ltd will invest Rs 350 crore in a comprehensive recycling unit in Angul for manufacturing refined lead, alloys and PP granules. Betabuilds Technologies Pvt Ltd will establish a steel processing unit with an investment of Rs 131.55 crore for ERW pipes, PEB manufacturing and HR coil slitting.

Odisha tourism is set for a significant boost with three hotel projects worth over Rs 363 crore getting the SLSWCA nod. Orissa Stevedores Ltd has proposed to set up a five-star hotel in Paradip with an investment of Rs 211 crore. Similarly, Padma Hospitality Pvt Ltd and SNM Hotels & Resorts Pvt Ltd will develop a three-star hotel and four-star hotel and resort facility with an investment of Rs 59.91 crore and Rs 92.32 crore, respectively in Jagatsinghpur.

Konark Ispat Ltd will expand its capacity by adding a 0.35 MTPA rolling mill, 0.6 MTPA pellet plant, 70 MW captive power plant, 0.54 MTPA DRI plant and 0.50 MTPA billet plant in Jharsuguda, with an investment of Rs 990 crore.

In the IT sector, Shreetech Data Ltd will develop a hyperscale data centre facility with an investment of Rs 501 crore and West Edge Data Centres Pvt Ltd will invest Rs 50.5 crore for a data centre and satellite internet services unit in Khurda.

Among others, Vibrant Spirits Pvt Ltd will set up a compressed biogas unit with a capacity of 4,000 MTPA in Sundargarh at an investment of Rs 50 crore, Shree Jagannath Carriers Pvt Ltd will set up a logistics park and warehousing facility in Angul with an investment of Rs 111.9 crore and Sapient Resources Pvt Ltd will establish coal washery project in Angul with an investment of Rs 70 crore.

Starcaps Global LLP will set up a pharmaceutical unit in Khurda. The project will involve an investment of Rs 80 crore.

Reference : https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2025/Aug/21/ev-hotel-and-green-energy-projects-get-odisha-governments-nod?utm_

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These solar-powered villages are inhabited by PVTGs, and the tough, undulating topography made the traditional electricity connection next to impossible. Given the situation, the district administration took up a special initiative for solar power, and it has become a boon for these tribal communities.

Talking to TOI on Tuesday, Gumla district planning officer Raman Kumar said, “Over 1,848 solar street lights have been installed in PVTG and other villages, while 153 high-mast solar lights have been installed at important public places across the district.”

Three main rural locations — Manjirapath in Bishunpur block, Jalhan-Sarango in Ghaghra block, and Naktijharia-Kobja in Raidihi block — now have mini solar power grids of 20 KWP, 10 KWP and 25 KWP, respectively, Kumar said.

Moreover, nine villages of the district have been selected as solar model villages for the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojna of the Centre’s new and renewable energy ministry. Among these villages are Bargaon, Nagar, and Sisai in Sisai block, Bharno in Bharno block, Fasia and Pugu in the sadar block, Chainpur in Chainpur block, and Navagarh in Raidih block.

“These nine villages have 12,981 households and a total population of 62,267 people,” Kumar said, adding that a time frame has been set to implement the scheme and a committee chaired by the DC would oversee the execution of the Centre’s ambitious scheme.

The initiative for solar power started during the tenure of former Gumla DC Karn Satyarthi, and the projects were executed by the Jharkhand Renewable Energy Development Authority.

Reacting to the initiative, Jyoti Behar Devi of Majhgaon village said, “The hilly regions have now electricity from solar lights for the first time.”

Kamla Kacchap of PVTG-inhabited Narma panchayat in Bishunpur block also told TOI, “Our panchayat now has solar street light at the thoroughfares. We feel safe while moving around at night, and sometimes villagers hold meetings under the solar light.”Our panchayat has nine revenue villages and 22 hamlets, all located in Netarhat Plateau’s tough terrain.”

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The state also aims to solarise all govt buildings by Dec 31, without availing any central financial assistance (CFA). To achieve this, 4,523 govt buildings have been surveyed, identifying a cumulative solar potential of 122 MW.

The roadmap was unveiled during the State-Level Coordination Committee (SLCC) meeting chaired by chief secretary Anurag Rastogi, where senior officers presented the scheme’s progress and outlined strategies for faster rollout. “Haryana is not only promoting solar energy, we are ensuring it reaches the doorstep of every household, especially in rural areas,” said Rastogi.

To make the switch to solar financially viable, the govt is offering dual subsidies: CFA by the ministry of new and renewable energy, which is directly transferred to consumer bank accounts within 15 days of installation approval, and state financial assistance (SFA) for 1 lakh Antyodaya families, provided on a first-come-first-serve basis.

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