The latest renewable energy news includes announcements on ACME Solar, Alapitka Battery Project in Finland, Jyoti Structures, and others.
ACME Solar Adds 143 MWh Battery Storage at Rajasthan Project, Taking Operational Capacity to 781 MWh
ACME Solar Holdings has commissioned an additional 35.77 MW/143.08 MWh battery storage block at its firm and dispatchable renewable-energy project in Bikaner, Rajasthan. The company announced the commissioning on October 27, with commercial operation scheduled for October 29, 2026. The installation was developed through subsidiary ACME Greentech Seventh at Kelan village in Chhatargarh. Cumulative commissioned battery capacity at the project has reached 195.35 MW/781.40 MWh. The complete storage development is designed for 300 MW/1,200 MWh. Electricity will be supplied under an agreement with SJVN. The latest commissioning represents another operational phase, with the remaining battery capacity still awaiting completion.
Finland’s 95 MW/220 MWh Alapitka Battery Project Advances After Delivery of 13 Power Station Units
The 95 MW/220 MWh Alapitka battery energy storage project in Finland has received all 13 medium-voltage power station units equipped with SMA inverters. The delivery milestone was announced October 29. The installation was developed by SMA Altenso in collaboration with Finnish partner Infinergies. FP Lux European Battery Storage Fund acquired the project earlier in 2026, with investment advisory support from re:cap global investors. The battery is expected to enter commercial operation during 2027. Alapitka will provide electricity balancing and flexibility services to the Finnish power system. The investment fund is managed by FP Investment Partners and targets approximately €500 million in capital commitments for European battery projects. Final commissioning remains pending.
Jyoti Structures Wins ₹648.91 Crore HVDC Transmission Contract for Rajasthan Renewable Energy Zone
Indian transmission engineering company Jyoti Structures has secured a ₹648.91 crore contract from Power Grid Corporation of India for a high-voltage direct-current transmission project. Disclosed October 28 and reported October 29, the order covers Package TL05 of the ±800 kV Barmer-II–South Kalamb transmission scheme in Gujarat. The scope includes equipment supply, tower erection, testing and commissioning under a turnkey arrangement. Completion is scheduled within 38 months. The transmission system is associated with electricity evacuation from Rajasthan’s renewable-energy zone, including approximately 6 GW of planned solar capacity. Jyoti Structures previously received two related packages worth ₹949.35 crore, taking its combined contracts under the scheme to ₹1,598.26 crore.
