The latest renewable energy news includes announcements on NTPC Green Energy, ContourGlobal, Lightsource bp, Kalasar Solar Energy Project in Bikaner, and others.
NTPC Green Energy Commissions Additional 66.18 MW at Kalasar Solar Project in Rajasthan
NTPC Green Energy has declared commercial operation of an additional 66.18 MW solar capacity at the Kalasar Solar Energy Project in Bikaner, Rajasthan, effective October 10, 2026. The commissioning represents the fourth operational tranche of the project being developed by subsidiary NTPC Renewable Energy. Kalasar forms part of the 650 MW solar component associated with the 500 MW REMCL round-the-clock renewable-energy programme. Following the latest addition, NTPC Green Energy Group’s installed capacity increased from 11,262.51 MW to 11,328.69 MW. The parent NTPC Group’s total installed generation capacity reached approximately 91,572 MW. Additional project capacity remains under development as the company expands renewable electricity supply for long-term customers.
ContourGlobal Starts Construction of 450 MW Solar and 1.4 GWh Battery Project in Arizona
ContourGlobal has started on-site construction of Project Sterling, a hybrid renewable-energy facility in Mohave County, Arizona, combining 509 MWp/450 MWac of solar capacity with 360 MW/1.4 GWh of battery storage. The project covers more than 2,000 acres and will employ approximately 400 workers during construction. Tesla has signed a long-term power purchase agreement covering approximately 1 TWh of electricity annually, representing around 90 percent of expected generation. ContourGlobal has secured an equity bridge loan from international banks to support construction financing. The facility will connect to the Western Area Power Administration network and has transmission rights into California’s electricity market. Commercial operation is targeted for 2028.
Lightsource bp Reduces Sophia Solar Project from 867 MWp to 573 MWp in Portugal
Lightsource bp has submitted a revised environmental assessment application for its Sophia Solar Project in Portugal, reducing planned photovoltaic capacity from 867 MWp to 573 MWp. The revised design cuts the area occupied by solar panels by approximately 35 percent and reduces the number of fenced sections from 44 to 22. The developer has also redesigned the grid connection to require only one very-high-voltage transmission line. The project spans areas of Castelo Branco district, including Fundão, Idanha-a-Nova and Penamacor. The revised application was submitted on October 2 and announced on October 8. Portugal’s environmental authority has initiated a public consultation process before determining the project’s approval conditions.
