Hybrid Inverters Set to Drive the Next Phase of India's Rooftop Solar
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Hybrid Inverters Set to Drive the Next Phase of India's Rooftop Solar

Hybrid inverter systems are being called the future of Indian rooftop solar — not just inverters with batteries but full home energy operating systems managing generation, storage and grid interaction in real time.

6 May 2026 PV Magazine
India Reaches 210 GW Solar Module Manufacturing Capacity
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India Reaches 210 GW Solar Module Manufacturing Capacity

India has hit 210 GW of solar module manufacturing capacity — a landmark that signals the country's shift from solar importer to solar manufacturing powerhouse.

6 May 2026 Mercom India
India to Install 42.5 GW of New Solar in 2026 — Its Biggest Year Ever
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India to Install 42.5 GW of New Solar in 2026 — Its Biggest Year Ever

JMK Research projects India will install 42.5 GW of new solar capacity in 2026 — 32.5 GW utility-scale, 8.5 GW rooftop and 1.5 GW off-grid. The rooftop and off-grid numbers directly drive inverter and battery demand.

6 May 2026 JMK Research / PV Magazine India
Falling Battery Costs to Push India's Behind-the-Meter Storage to 39 GWh by 2033
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Falling Battery Costs to Push India's Behind-the-Meter Storage to 39 GWh by 2033

IESA projects India's behind-the-meter battery storage demand to reach 39 GWh by 2033 as lithium prices fall 40–50%. For inverter dealers, this is the single biggest market opportunity of the decade.

6 May 2026 IESA / Sau Energy
MNRE to Issue Revised List-II for Approved Solar PV Cells from June 1, 2026
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MNRE to Issue Revised List-II for Approved Solar PV Cells from June 1, 2026

MNRE is tightening quality mandates — a revised approved list for solar PV cells takes effect June 1, 2026. Buyers and installers must verify their panels are on the new list before purchasing.

6 May 2026 MNRE
NTPC Invites Bids for 900 MW Solar at Mandsaur, Madhya Pradesh
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NTPC Invites Bids for 900 MW Solar at Mandsaur, Madhya Pradesh

NTPC Renewable Energy has invited EPC bids for three 300 MW solar projects at Mandsaur, MP. The deadline closes May 8 — a massive addition to India's utility-scale solar pipeline.

6 May 2026 Mercom India
Vikram Solar's PowerHive Launches VION Lithium Batteries in India
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Vikram Solar's PowerHive Launches VION Lithium Batteries in India

PowerHive — Vikram Solar's storage division — has launched the VION lithium battery range for Indian homes and businesses. A major new entrant in India's fast-growing lithium storage market.

6 May 2026 PV Magazine
Maharashtra's ₹123 Billion MAGESTIC Program: A Game-Changer for India's Solar Inverter & Battery Storage Industry
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Maharashtra's ₹123 Billion MAGESTIC Program: A Game-Changer for India's Solar Inverter & Battery Storage Industry

Maharashtra has approved India's largest-ever state-level energy storage initiative — 16,000 MWh of BESS with World Bank financing.

5 May 2026 Mercom India
MNRE Extends BIS Compliance Deadline for 200 kW+ Solar Inverters to June 30, 2026
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MNRE Extends BIS Compliance Deadline for 200 kW+ Solar Inverters to June 30, 2026

MNRE has extended the BIS certification deadline for solar inverters above 200 kW. EPC companies must act now before the June 30 cutoff.

5 May 2026 Mercom India
Kunwer Sachdev: Don't Chase Funding, Solve Real Problems
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Kunwer Sachdev: Don't Chase Funding, Solve Real Problems

4 May 2026 ET Edge Insights
India’s Battery Inverter Market: Powered by AI, Facing Global Challenges
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India’s Battery Inverter Market: Powered by AI, Facing Global Challenges

India’s battery inverter market is on the brink of a revolution, driven by the transformative power of Artificial Intelligence (AI). As the nation grapples with fluctuating power supplies, smart inver

8 April 2025
Industry Game-Changer: Kunwer Sachdev’s Digital Warranty Sets New Standard
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Industry Game-Changer: Kunwer Sachdev’s Digital Warranty Sets New Standard

Revolutionizing Power Backup: Kunwer Sachdev’s Digital Warranty Sets a New Industry StandardIn the dynamic world of power backup solutions, innovation is the key to staying ahead. And when it comes to

4 April 2025
AI-Based Inverter from Pre-Switch Enhances High Efficiency in EVs
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AI-Based Inverter from Pre-Switch Enhances High Efficiency in EVs

By Maurizio Di Paolo Emilio | Thursday, September 2,2021Pre-Switch has published the highest-efficiency data for its 200-kW CleanWave200 inverter have been recently released by Pre-Switch. Interviewed

7 September 2024
Patenting in India and EVs
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Patenting in India and EVs

February 6, 2022, 9:33 PM IST Kunwer Sachdev in Voices, Economy, India, TOI A patent is an exclusive right to an inventor for a product, design, invention, or process that generally provides a new way

7 September 2024
The know-how of using renewable energy for battery storage
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The know-how of using renewable energy for battery storage

August 6, 2022, 5:13 PM IST Kunwer Sachdev in Voices, Companies, TOI Union rural development and panchayati raj minister Giriraj Singh said at a recent conference, that India is increasing its relianc

7 September 2024