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Premier Energies Limited, has received orders aggregating to ₹4,001 crores in the July–September quarter. These orders, coming from a mix of major power producers, module manufacturers, EPC companies and other customers, are for a mix of solar cell and module supplies (total 2,308 MW) and EPC project execution. The orders exclude orders received from the retail market segment.

The strong order inflow supports the company’s growth as it continues to expand its manufacturing capabilities – total module manufacturing capacity has nearly doubled recently to 11.1 GW, while the solar cell manufacturing capacity has increased from 3.6 GW to 10.6 GW following the commissioning of a 7 GW TOPCon solar cell manufacturing facility last month at Naidupeta, Andhra Pradesh.

Commenting on the development, Mr. Chiranjeev Saluja, Managing Director, Premier Energies, said: “Our growing order book is a strong validation of our growth strategy and execution ability. The Indian solar market is extremely demanding with customers looking for scale, bankability and latest technology. As India’s largest integrated solar manufacturer, we are ready to serve needs of customers across market segments.”

REC Power Development and Consultancy Limited (RECPDCL) has invited bids worth ₹49.09 crore for the installation of grid-connected rooftop solar power systems at institutions operated by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) across multiple states and Union Territories.

The tender covers the design, supply, installation, testing, commissioning and maintenance of rooftop solar plants at ICAR facilities. The project is intended to strengthen renewable energy adoption across government research institutions and reduce their dependence on conventional electricity.

According to the tender details, the installations will use grid-connected bifacial solar panels with three-phase net metering systems. Battery storage is not included in the proposed installations.

The project has been divided into five schedules, with bidders evaluated separately for each schedule to determine the lowest eligible bidder. The selected contractors will be responsible for delivering the solar systems in accordance with the specified technical and contractual requirements.

The estimated tender value is ₹49.09 crore, inclusive of applicable taxes. The execution period is set at four months and ten days.

The tender was issued on October 1, 2026, through the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) platform under bid number GEM/2026/B/8107512. The submission deadline is October 22, 2026, at 4:00 PM, with bids scheduled to open on October 23, 2026, at 4:00 PM.

The financial conditions include an Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of ₹10 lakh and a Performance Bank Guarantee equivalent to 10% of the final contract price, including GST, as specified in the buyer-added tender conditions.

The initiative is part of the broader effort to solarise government buildings under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana. By expanding rooftop solar capacity at ICAR institutions, the programme aims to improve energy efficiency, reduce electricity expenditure and increase the use of clean energy across India’s agricultural research infrastructure.

The tender also presents opportunities for eligible solar EPC contractors and operations and maintenance service providers to participate in the expansion of institutional rooftop solar installations.

Advanced Materials, the business of Aditya Birla Chemicals (Thailand) Ltd., and Organic Recycling Systems Ltd. (ORSL) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop a sustainable recycling value chain for composite waste, including waste generated from wind energy applications.

The collaboration will combine Aditya Birla’s Recyclamine® epoxy technology with ORSL’s expertise in waste processing, recycling and resource recovery to develop scalable solutions for recovering and reusing valuable materials.

Composite materials, made from reinforcing fibres and epoxy resin, are widely used in wind turbine blades, transportation, construction, aerospace and industrial manufacturing because of their strength, durability and lightweight properties. However, conventional thermoset composites are difficult to recycle due to their permanently cross-linked resin structure.

Recyclamine® technology is designed to enable the separation and recovery of raw materials from composite structures, creating opportunities for their potential reuse and supporting more sustainable material management.

Under the proposed collaboration, ORSL will focus on integrating and optimising recycling processes for different types of composite waste, including conventional epoxy-based materials and composites using Recyclamine® systems. The partnership aims to establish a closed-loop approach that enables recovered materials to re-enter productive value chains.

The initiative seeks to address the growing challenge of end-of-life composite waste, particularly from wind turbine blades, while improving resource efficiency and reducing dependence on disposal.

By combining advanced material technology with recycling expertise, the companies aim to develop commercially viable solutions that support circularity across the wind energy and wider composites industries.

The collaboration marks a step towards transforming composite waste into a valuable resource and advancing more sustainable material lifecycles.

Jio-bp and Vertelo have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore integrated electric vehicle (EV) charging and leasing solutions for commercial electric vehicles, including buses and trucks, across India.

The collaboration brings together Jio-bp’s fast-charging network and Vertelo’s commercial EV leasing capabilities to help fleet operators access more convenient and reliable charging solutions.

Under the agreement, the companies will explore several initiatives, including improved visibility of charging locations for Vertelo customers, preferential charging tariffs and turnkey charging infrastructure projects across selected cities and highway corridors.

The partnership aims to address key challenges faced by commercial fleet operators as they transition to electric mobility. By aligning vehicle leasing solutions with charging infrastructure, the companies intend to simplify EV adoption and support the operational requirements of electric bus and truck fleets.

Jio-bp, the operating brand of Reliance BP Mobility Limited, is expanding its EV charging network to support commercial vehicles and high-demand transport corridors. Vertelo, an electric mobility platform, provides leasing and financing solutions to facilitate fleet electrification.

The collaboration also aligns with India’s broader efforts to accelerate electric mobility and strengthen the supporting infrastructure required for commercial EV adoption.

As electric buses and trucks gain traction in public transportation and logistics, partnerships combining financing, vehicle access and charging infrastructure could play an important role in advancing sustainable transportation across the country.

The agreement establishes a framework to explore potential solutions, with specific projects and implementation plans to be developed further.

The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has invited bids for the development of 1,200 MW of Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS)-connected wind power projects across India under its Tranche XXI tender.

Issued on October 7, 2026, the tender aims to select wind power developers through tariff-based competitive bidding, followed by an electronic reverse auction. The projects will be developed under the Build-Own-Operate (BOO) model, with successful bidders required to sign 25-year Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) with SECI.

Under the tender conditions, developers can bid for a minimum contracted capacity of 50 MW and a maximum of 600 MW. The capacity limit also applies to the combined bids submitted by a bidder and its parent, affiliate and group companies.

Selected developers will be responsible for identifying and securing land, installing and operating the wind projects, obtaining the necessary statutory approvals and arranging grid connectivity. They must also develop the required transmission infrastructure up to the designated interconnection or delivery point at their own cost.

Projects can be established anywhere in India, subject to the tender’s technical requirements and applicable grid-connectivity conditions. Developers must commence power supply from their entire contracted capacity within 24 months of the effective date of their respective PPAs.

SECI will procure electricity from the successful bidders and subsequently sell it to designated buying entities across India, which will be identified at a later stage.

The pre-bid meeting is scheduled for October 14, 2026. Online bids must be submitted by October 29, while offline submissions are due by November 2. The bids are scheduled to open on November 3, 2026.

The tender represents another step towards expanding India’s wind power capacity and strengthening renewable energy procurement through competitive bidding. It also creates opportunities for wind project developers and associated infrastructure providers to participate in the country’s clean energy expansion.