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As India enters a new chapter of its development journey, the August edition of Industrial Outlook reflects on a nation where
technology, sustainability and energy security are increasingly shaping the future.
Our first cover story, “Smart Cities for Smart Bharat: Facts and Figures,” examines how digital infrastructure, intelligent
mobility, data-driven governance and sustainable urban planning are transforming Indian cities. Our second cover story, “Renewable
Energy Grid Integration and Net Zero in India,” explores the opportunities and challenges of integrating rapidly expanding
renewable capacity into a resilient electricity grid. Recent policy developments allowing renewable developers greater flexibility in
retaining grid connectivity underline the importance of building a transmission system capable of supporting the clean-energy
transition.
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biofuels as important pillars of a diversified energy future. Recent developments in 2G ethanol and CBG demonstrate the momentum
building across this sector.
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AHAsolar Technologies has secured a
work order from NLC India Renewables
Limited (NIRL) to provide consultancy
services for a 250 MW/500 MWh
Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)
project.
The tender for the project was issued in
January, with the work order being
awarded approximately six months lat-
er. According to a regulatory filing by
NLC India Limited (NLCIL), the order
covers consultancy services for NIRL’s
energy projects, including a 50 MW
solar project at Mine-II and a 25
MW/150 MWh BESS project at Neyve-
li.
The project is scheduled for completion
within 18 months, as per the tender
terms.
Under the scope of work, AHAsolar
Technologies will serve as the Project
Management Consultant (PMC), over-
seeing
the
project
from
planning
through completion. Its responsibilities
will include project planning and
management, scheduling and monitor-
ing, material inspection, support during
the Defect Liability Period, and the
transition to operations and mainte-
nance.
The company will also undertake
comprehensive project coordination and
execution monitoring, along with quali-
ty assurance and compliance oversight.
Its mandate includes ensuring adher-
ence to environmental, social and gov-
ernance (ESG) and safety requirements,
as well as managing project closeout on
behalf of the project owner.
AHASOLAR TECHNOLOGIES WINS CONSULTANCY
ORDER FOR 250 MW/500 MWH BESS PROJECT FROM NIRL
NEWS
The state government-sponsored bids
for tenders of solar power projects in
Odisha are likely to see stiff competi-
tion, as top-notch private developers
and leading public sector undertakings
(PSUs) compete in the bidding process.
The state government is set to begin the
process of awarding tenders within a
fortnight. These are for projects that are
expected to generate 200 megawatts
(MW) of solar power.
The
auction
would
be
conducted
according to the latest guidelines on
solar power auctions issued by the
Ministry of New & Renewable Energy
(MNRE), said the state government.
“Reverse bidding mechanism would be
followed to select the developer. Odisha
could secure a levelised tariff of Rs.
3.50 per unit. This tariff would still be
competitive given Odisha's limitations
in the quantum of solar radiation
received and also the challenge in land
acquisition,” said Hemant Sharma,
secretary (energy), Odisha and chair-
man cum managing director at Gridco
Ltd, the state-owned power trading
firm.
Major players in solar power space like
ACME Solar, SB Energy (a joint
venture of SoftBank, Foxconn Technol-
ogies and Bharti Enterprises), Tata
Power, Essel Green Energy and Adani
Power have shown interest to partici-
pate in the bids.
ADANI, ESSEL, NALCO, NEEPCO MAY LOCK HORNS OVER
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Saatvik Solar Industries recently said
it has signed an initial agreement with
the Industrial Promotion and Invest-
ment
Corporation
of
Odisha
Ltd
(IPICOL) to set up a 3.6 GW solar cell
manufacturing facility at Gopalpur in
Odisha.
The proposed project is expected to
create employment opportunities and
contribute to the development of the
broader industrial ecosystem in the
region.
“Odisha is more than a manufacturing
milestone for Saatvik; it is a statement
of our ambition. As our 2.4 GW cell and
4 GW module manufacturing lines
move towards production, we are taking
a decisive step towards building scale,
strengthening integration and creating
the foundation for our next phase of
robust growth,” Prashant Mathur, CEO
of Saatvik Green Energy Ltd, said in a
statement.
The proposed facility will form part of
the company's efforts to expand its
manufacturing capacity and strengthen
its presence across the solar value
chain.
SAATVIK SOLAR PLANS 3.6 GW PHASE II SOLAR CELL
FACILITY IN ODISHA
NEWS
SJVN has achieved the Commercial
Operation Date (COD) of its 75 MW
Jamui Solar Power Project in Bihar’s
Jamui district, marking another mile-
stone in the company’s renewable ener-
gy expansion.
The project has been developed through
SJVN’s wholly owned subsidiary, SJVN
Green Energy Ltd (SGEL), at an esti-
mated cost of ₹1,342 crore. It is spread
across around 300 acres of land near
Hadhadiya and Kakanchaur villages in
Jamui district.
SJVN said the project is expected to
generate around 90 million units of
electricity in its first year of operation
and approximately 3,522 million units
over 25 years. The power generated will
be supplied to Bihar at a tariff of ₹2.96
per unit.
The company said the competitive tariff
will help provide affordable and clean
power to consumers in the state.
The project is also expected to support
local employment and economic activi-
ty. According to SJVN, it has created
around 15-20 direct employment oppor-
tunities
and
approximately
5,100
indirect employment opportunities.
The 75 MW project was developed
following a tender floated by the Bihar
Renewable Energy Development Agen-
cy (BREDA), Government of Bihar.
SJVN said the project is estimated to
reduce carbon emissions by around
82,250.74
tonnes,
contributing
to
India’s decarbonisation goals and its
target of achieving 500 GW of renew-
able energy capacity by 2030.
The commissioning of the Jamui project
further strengthens SGEL’s renewable
energy portfolio and supports SJVN’s
plans to expand its presence in the clean
energy sector across India.
SJVN COMMISSIONS 75 MW JAMUI SOLAR POWER
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Jakson Infra recently said it has
secured a ₹128.21-crore contract from
Resonia Ltd for the supply and con-
struction of a transmission line project
in Karnataka.
The project covers a route length of
approximately 90.07 km, the company
said in a statement.
Under the contract, Jakson Infra will
undertake the supply and construction
of the 400 kV Double Circuit (Quad)
Jagalur-Kadakola Transmission Line
Element 1B (Middle Section) in Karna-
taka.
The project is part of the state’s power
transmission
infrastructure
develop-
ment and will involve the construction
of the specified transmission line along
the awarded route.
JAKSON INFRA SECURES ₹128.21-CRORE POWER TRANSMISSION
PROJECT IN KARNATAKA
NEWS
The Delhi Development Authority
(DDA) approved a change in land use
for a 10-acre plot in Ghazipur, paving
the way for a fresh-waste processing
facility with a capacity of at least 800
tonnes per day and an accompanying
biogas plant.
The land, secured by the Municipal
Corporation of Delhi (MCD) from the
DDA
near
the
Integrated
Freight
Complex (IFC) in Ghazipur, will be
used to process newly generated munic-
ipal waste as part of the civic body’s
plan to divert fresh waste from Delhi’s
three major landfill sites - Ghazipur,
Bhalswa and Okhla.
The decision was taken at a meeting
chaired by Lieutenant Governor and
DDA Chairman Taranjit Singh Sandhu.
The authority also approved the Master
Plan for Delhi-2047 (MPD-2047) at the
meeting.
Officials said the DDA approved chang-
ing the land-use category of the Ghazi-
pur plot from “Commercial (Freight
Complex)” to “Utility” to facilitate the
waste-to-energy project. The facility is
expected to help reduce the environ-
mental impact of waste disposal and
support efforts to create a cleaner and
greener Delhi.
Of the 10-acre parcel, five acres will be
used for the fresh-waste processing
facility, while the remaining five acres
will accommodate a biogas plant, ac-
cording to MCD officials.
The two facilities are expected to
reduce the volume of fresh municipal
waste reaching the Ghazipur landfill
and help accelerate efforts to clear
legacy waste from the site.
The Ghazipur project is part of a broad-
er MCD plan to establish five fresh-wa-
ste processing facilities across Delhi by
October-end, with a combined process-
ing capacity of up to 5,900 tonnes per
day.
DDA GIVES GREEN LIGHT TO LAND-USE CHANGE FOR 800-MT
GHAZIPUR WASTE-TO-ENERGY PLANT
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While the country has an estimated
module manufacturing capacity of abo-
ut 225 GW, including roughly 193 GW
listed under ALMM-I, domestic solar
cell capacity currently stands at around
30 GW.
Concerns over the availability and
pricing of solar cells have surfaced
among some solar module manufactur-
ers and vendors following the imple-
mentation
of
mandatory
domestic
sourcing norms from June 1.
Industry
representatives
have
held
discussions with officials from the Min-
istry of New and Renewable Energy
(MNRE) both before and after the
rollout of the second phase of the
Approved List of Models & Manufac-
turers (ALMM-II), seeking relief on
supply-related issues.
The concerns stem from what some
non-integrated module manufacturers
and ancillary equipment suppliers de-
scribe as a significant gap between
India's module manufacturing capacity
and domestic solar cell production.
While the country has an estimated
module
manufacturing
capacity
of
about 225 GW, including roughly 193
GW listed under ALMM-I, domestic
solar cell capacity currently stands at
around 30 GW.
The Rajasthan Solar Association told
ET that not all of the existing cell manu-
facturing capacity comprises high-effi-
ciency cells, which account for the bulk
of demand in the market.
SOLAR MODULE MAKERS FLAG CELL SUPPLY GAP, RISING
COSTS AFTER LOCAL SOURCING NORMS KICK IN
NEWS
The United States Patent and Trade-
mark Office (USPTO) have rejected a
petition filed by an Adani Group firm
seeking a review of US-based First
Solar’s patent covering TOPCon solar
cell technology.
The petition was filed by Mundra Solar,
an Adani Group unit, as part of an inter
partes review (IPR) process to invali-
date First Solar’s TOPCon patents. The
USPTO also denied similar review
requests filed separately by JinkoSolar
and Canadian Solar.
The IPRs were filed in 2025 and
declined, respectively, as per the orders
issued by the US patent authority. In its
ruling, the USPTO said the petitioners
had failed to meet the threshold
required to initiate a review. “Pursuant
to 35 U.S.C. § 314(a), after review of
the merits, the petitioner has failed to
show a reasonable likelihood of prevail-
ing with respect to at least one of the
claims challenged in the petition.
Accordingly, institution of inter partes
review is denied,” the order said.
ADANI GROUP FIRM'S PETITION TO CHALLENGE FIRST SOLAR'S
TOPCON PATENT REJECTED BY US AUTHORITIES
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At the World Economic Forum in
Davos, Switzerland, India’s minister for
new and renewable energy Pralhad
Joshi pitched the country as a competi-
tive manufacturing and export base for
renewable energy equipment and green
fuels, as New Delhi looks to tap West
Asian markets for solar modules, green
hydrogen and their derivatives amid a
slowdown in shipments to the US.
The export push was discussed during
Joshi’s meeting with Said Mohammed
Ahmed Al Saqri, economic advisor at
Oman’s Office of the Deputy Prime
Minister for Economic Affairs.
India and Oman share long-standing
trade and investment ties, with bilateral
trade touching about $10.6 billion in
FY25, according to government data.
India has been stepping up efforts to
diversify export destinations for solar
modules after shipments to the US were
hit by higher tariffs, even as demand
there softened following policy uncer-
tainty and a scale-back of renewable
energy support under President Donald
Trump. Against this backdrop, Oman is
being positioned as a strategic gateway
market for clean energy exports into
West Asia.
India and Oman signed the Comprehen-
sive Economic Partnership Agreement
(CEPA), in Muscat, offering Indian
exporters tariff-free access on a large
majority of Omani tariff lines and
enhanced market access for goods and
services. Under the pact, Oman has
provided zero-duty access on about
98% of its tariff lines, covering nearly
all Indian exports by value, while India
will liberalise tariffs on a majority of its
imports from Oman. Officials said New
Delhi sees the agreement as a key
enabler for export-oriented manufactur-
ing of solar modules, electrolysers and
green hydrogen derivatives.
INDIA GOES GREEN AT WEF 2026, UNION MINISTER JOSHI PITCHES
RENEWABLE ENERGY EXPORTS TO WEST ASIA VIA OMAN
NEWS
The reduction of goods and services
taxes (GST) on renewable energy devic-
es and components from 12% to 5% will
give a leg up to India’s goal of having
500 GW of non-fossil fuel-based
electricity generation capacity by 2030.
But, any reduction in input costs could
only deepen the issue of inverted
taxation, industry stakeholders said.
Inverted taxation (inverted duty struc-
ture) occurs when the tax rate on inputs
used to produce goods or services is
greater than the tax rate on the finished
output. This discrepancy can result in
the accumulation of excess input tax
credit (ITC), causing higher tax burdens
for businesses, which sometimes may
increase consumer prices.
Ankit Hakhu, Director, Crisil said proj-
ects that are yet to commence renewable
energy construction will see a 4-7%
decrease in overall cost, while return on
equity for developers would improve
100-200 basis points. “Such a lowering
of capital cost enhances the competi-
tiveness of renewable energy and sup-
ports India’s clean-energy transition.
That said, any increase in input costs
can pose a risk to these estimates,” he
said.
LOWER GST ON RENEWABLES TO ACCELERATE GREEN PROJECTS,
BUT ALL EYES ON INPUT PRICE FLUCTUATIONS: INDUSTRY
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Q. Orkan Energy has established
itself as a trusted solar EPC compa-
ny with projects across multiple
states. What has been the driving
philosophy behind your growth
journey, and what milestones define
your success so far?
Our growth has never been driven by
the ambition to execute the highest
number of projects it has been driven
by the commitment to execute every
project the right way. In the solar
industry, trust is earned long after
commissioning. It is built through
sound engineering, transparent execu-
tion, and the confidence that when a
customer needs support, someone will
answer the call.
Since 2016, we have consistently
focused on quality over volume. Alon-
gside executing residential, commer-
cial, industrial, and government proj-
ects, we have deliberately taken on
technically challenging assignments
that strengthen our capabilities. A defi-
ining milestone was the successful
execution of a 1 MW solar project
along the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi
pilgrimage track, where our design was
approved by IIT Jammu.
Every complex project pushes us to
raise our engineering standards, and
that mindset has been the foundation of
our growth.
"For us, success is not just about
megawatts installed, it is about build-
ing systems that customers can rely on
for decades."
Q. India has set ambitious renew-
able energy targets. How do you see
the role of companies like Orkan
Energy in accelerating the country's
clean energy transition, particularly
in the commercial and industrial
sectors?
India's renewable energy ambitions
will ultimately be realized on the grou-
nd, where every installation must ad-
dress a customer's unique operational
needs. That is where EPC companies
play a pivotal role.
Having successfully executed 2,000+
solar projects through our offices in
Jammu & Kashmir, Punjab, and Delhi,
we have seen firsthand that solar is not
a one-size-fits-all solution. At Orkan
Energy, we see ourselves not merely as
installers, but as solutions architects.
While solar equipment can be mass-pr-
oduced, every commercial and indus-
trial facility has distinct energy
consumption patterns, operational con-
straints, and financial priorities. For
some businesses, reducing upfront cost
is critical; for others, maximizing reli-
ability, energy security, or long-term
returns takes precedence.
Our responsibility is to integrate the
right technologies into a solution that
delivers the greatest value for each
customer. As the last-mile enablers of
India's clean energy transition, we
bridge the gap between innovation and
implementation through sound engi-
neering, customer-centric design, and
reliable execution. As we continue to
strengthen our presence across North
India, our goal is to make high-quality
solar solutions more accessible and
accelerate the country's transition to a
cleaner energy future.
Q. What are your strategic priori-
ties for the next three to five years?
Are there any new technologies,
market segments, or geographical
expansions that you are particularly
excited about?
Over the next three to five years, our
focus is on building depth rather than
simply expanding scale. We want Or-
kan Energy to be recognized not just as
a solar EPC company, but as a trusted
energy solutions partner.
Strategically, we see three key priori-
ties. First, strengthening our presence
in the commercial and industrial seg-
ment, where businesses are increasing-
ly looking for integrated energy solu-
tions that improve both sustainability
and operational efficiency. Second, ex-
panding our capabilities in emerging
technologies such as Battery Energy
Storage Systems (BESS), hybrid ener-
gy solutions, and intelligent energy
management, which will play a crucial
role in the next phase of India's energy
transition. Third, continuing to deepen
our presence across North India while
maintaining the engineering quality
and customer experience that define
our brand.
Driving the
Next Phase
of Clean
Energy
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Orkan Energy Pvt. Ltd.
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The energy landscape is evolving
rapidly. Companies that combine stro-
ng engineering with digital capabilities
and long-term service will create the
greatest value. Our objective is to stay
ahead of that curve and help our
customers navigate the transition with
confidence.
"The future belongs to companies that
don't just install energy systems they
build long-term energy partnerships."
Q. Beyond installation, long-term
plant performance is crucial. How
does Orkan Energy ensure high
efficiency, predictive maintenance,
and operational reliability through-
out the lifecycle of a solar project?
At Orkan Energy, we believe that
commissioning a solar plant is the
beginning of our responsibility, not the
end of it. The true measure of success
is how efficiently the plant performs
over the next 25 years.
That is why we have made Operations
& Maintenance (O&M) and asset
management a strategic focus. Along-
side our dedicated service team, we
have developed an in-house digital
platform for real-time performance
monitoring, enabling us to track plant
health, identify performance
devia-
tions, and respond proactively. We are
also investing in technologies such as
digital twins, AI-driven predictive
maintenance, and AI/ML-based fault
detection using site photographs and
videos to diagnose issues faster and
reduce downtime.
Our vision is to move from reactive
maintenance to predictive asset man-
agement, where potential issues are
identified before they impact genera-
tion. By combining engineering exper-
tise with digital intelligence, we help
customers maximize energy yield, im-
prove system reliability, and protect
their investment throughout the plant's
lifecycle.
"The future of solar is not just about
generating clean energy it's about man-
aging every kilowatt intelligently."
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Q. PRIMA has been a pioneer in
environmental monitoring. How do
you
balance
“Innovation
with
Sustainability”?
At PRIMA, we firmly believe that
innovation and sustainability are not
separate pursuits they must evolve to-
gether. Our philosophy is to innovate
with purpose, ensuring that every tech-
nological advancement contributes to a
more sustainable industrial ecosystem.
We design and develop solutions that
enable industries to monitor emissions
in real time, optimize their operations,
and reduce their environmental foot-
print. Whether it is Continuous Emis-
sion Monitoring Systems (CEMS),
Ambient Air Quality Monitoring, or
Safety Analyzers, our focus is always
on delivering actionable data that driv-
es responsible decision-making.
Additionally, our systems are
engi-
neered for long-term reliability, espe-
cially for challenging environments
like Asian tropical conditions. This
reduces maintenance, extends lifecy-
cle, and minimizes resource consump-
tion.
Our guiding principle, “Reliability to
Sustainability™,” reflects our belief
that true sustainability can only be
achieved through dependable and con-
sistent performance.
Q. Could you elaborate on the key
features of your Continuous Emis-
sion Monitoring System (CEMS)?
Our Continuous Emission Monitoring
System is designed to deliver preci-
sion, compliance, and operational con-
fidence for industries operating under
stringent environmental regulations.
One of our strongest differentiators is
that our CEMS is certified as a compl-
ete system, complying with global
standards such as EN 14181 and EN
15267-3 (QAL-1). This ensures sys-
tem-level integrity, not just analyz-
er-level performance.
The system offers multi-parameter
monitoring, including gases like SO₂,
NOx, CO, CO₂, and O₂, along with
particulate matter. This provides a
comprehensive view of emissions.
We have integrated advanced features
such as:
• Auto-calibration and drift correction
for sustained accuracy
• IoT based Real-time data acquisition
and remote connectivity
• Seamless integration with regulatory
platforms
• Robust design for high temperature,
dust, and corrosive environments
Furthermore, the system is modular
and scalable, allowing customization
based on plant requirements.
Our objective is not just to provide
equipment, but to deliver a complete
compliance ecosystem that industries
can depend on.
Q.
What is your vision and
roadmap for PRIMA as we move
towards 2026?
Our vision for 2026 is to establish
PRIMA as a globally trusted leader in
emission, safety, and environmental
monitoring solutions.
We are actively expanding our foot-
print across Middle East, and South-
east Asia, building strong partnerships
with international OEMs and distribu-
tors.
From a technology perspective, we are
investing heavily in next-generation
solutions integrating AI, IoT, and pre-
dictive analytics into our systems. The
goal is to move towards intelligent
monitoring platforms that not only
measure but also predict and optimize.
We are also strengthening our position
as a compliance partner, aligning with
global certifications such as MCERTS
and QAL standards. This ensures that
our customers receive solutions that
are globally benchmarked and future-
ready.
On the product front, we are expanding
into advanced analyzers, ambient mo-
nitoring systems, and industrial safety
solutions, tailored to industry-specific
needs.
Powering
Sustainable
Industrial
Growth
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Dr. Pritesh M Shah
Chairman
PRIMA Group
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