India Hits Renewable Energy Milestone 5 Years Ahead of 2030 Paris Target
India has achieved its Paris Agreement 2030 renewable energy targets five years early — a landmark that signals massive solar, inverter, and battery storage expansion ahead as MNRE pushes toward 1,800 GW.
India Needs $574 Billion Super Grid to Reach 1,800 GW Renewable Energy Target: MNRE
MNRE has outlined a Rs.47 lakh crore Super Grid plan to transmit power from India's renewable energy zones to load centres — a massive infrastructure push that will reshape demand for solar inverters, hybrid systems, and battery storage nationwide.
How India Built a Lie-Detector for Inverters and Beat Chinese Imports
Industry veteran Kunwer Sachdev reveals how Su-Kam's Electroscopy tool let dealers prove inverter quality live on the shop floor, shifting the market from price to verified performance and winning global distributor deals.
India Battery and Storage Intelligence Report May 2026
India battery and energy storage market intelligence for May 2026 — lithium carbonate surges 50% YTD, IndiGrid commissions 360 MWh BESS in Gujarat, India EV sales hit record 239025 units in April 2026, and the CEA 2026 technical amendment sets new standards for all BESS projects.
Anker Solix XE: AI-Powered 7 kWh Lithium Battery + 5 kW Bidirectional Inverter Sets New Benchmark for Home Solar Storage
Anker Solix launches the XE — an all-in-one residential solar storage system with a 7 kWh lithium battery, 5 kW bidirectional inverter, AI energy management, and 10,000-cycle lifecycle. A global benchmark Indian solar installers must watch.
MNRE BIS Compliance Deadline for Large Solar Inverters Hits June 30, 2026 — Only 7 Weeks Left to Act
MNRE's BIS compliance deadline for solar inverters above 200 kW is just 7 weeks away. EPC contractors, developers and importers must verify certifications immediately or risk project delays.
MNRE Tightens Inverter Standards: New RMS & Datalogger Testing Guidelines for PM Surya Ghar
India's Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has issued comprehensive testing guidelines for inverter Remote Monitoring Systems and dataloggers under PM Surya Ghar — mandating MQTT, TLS security, IMEI tracking and IoT-SCADA integration for all compliant inverters.
CATL Raises $5 Billion: What It Means for India's Solar
World's largest battery manufacturer CATL has raised HK$39.12 billion (~$5 billion USD) through a Hong Kong share placement, signalling aggressive global expansion — and lower LFP battery prices for India's solar home storage and inverter-battery market within 12–18 months.
NTPC REL Floats 2.1 GW Solar Inverter BoS Tender in Andhra
NTPC Renewable Energy has floated two major tenders for Balance-of-System supply across 2,100 MW of grid-connected solar projects in Andhra Pradesh — a massive procurement opportunity for inverter OEMs and EPC contractors. Bid deadline: June 5, 2026.
India's Innovation Graveyard: How 77 Su-Kam Inverter & Solar Patents Were Wiped Out Under IBC
Industry veteran Kunwer Sachdev reveals how 77 Su-Kam patents — covering solar inverters, batteries and manufacturing — were lost when Su-Kam entered IBC insolvency in 2018. A warning for India's clean energy industry.
Hybrid Inverters Lead India's Next Phase of 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.
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.
India on Track for Record 42.5 GW Solar in 2026
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.
India's Behind-the-Meter Battery Storage to Hit 39 GWh
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.
MNRE Issues Revised Approved Solar PV Cell List June 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.
NTPC Invites EPC Bids for 900 MW Solar at Mandsaur MP
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.
Vikram Solar Launches VION Lithium Battery Range 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.
MAGESTIC: Maharashtra's Rs 123 Billion Solar Battery Plan
Maharashtra has approved India's largest-ever state-level energy storage initiative — 16,000 MWh of BESS with World Bank financing.
MNRE Extends BIS Deadline for Large Solar Inverters to June
MNRE has extended the BIS certification deadline for solar inverters above 200 kW. EPC companies must act now before the June 30 cutoff.
Kunwer Sachdev: Don't Chase Funding, Solve Real Problems
AI Is Reshaping India's Battery Inverter Market in 2025
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
Su-vastika Digital Warranty Redefines Inverter After-Sales
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
Pre-Switch AI Inverter Achieves 99.3% 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
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
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