Windergy India 2026 to Focus on Wind Energy Sector Expansion

Windergy India 2026 will be inaugurated on October 8 in Chennai by Union renewable energy minister Pralhad Joshi. The event, running from October 7 to 9, will focus on the expansion of India's wind energy sector. Tamil Nadu chief minister C M Stalin, minister of state for renewable energy Shripad Yesso Naik, and Tamil Nadu energy minister C T R Nirmal Kumar are also expected to attend.

Organized by the Indian Wind Turbine Manufacturers Association (IWTMA) and PDA Ventures, the event will host approximately 400 exhibitors from over 20 countries and 500 delegates. Country pavilions will be featured from Denmark, Germany, and Spain. Discussions will cover wind power policy, manufacturing, repowering of old wind projects, and offshore wind.

India added 6.05 GW of wind power capacity in FY26, bringing its cumulative capacity to 58.5 GW by August 2026. An additional 28 GW of capacity is currently under implementation, with annual additions targeted to reach 8 GW by 2027. The government aims to achieve 100 GW of wind power capacity by 2030.

Cygni Energy and Indus Towers Partner on 1.5 GWh Battery Storage for Telecom Infrastructure

Cygni Energy Private Limited and Indus Towers Limited have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore sourcing and deployment of energy storage solutions for India’s telecom tower infrastructure. The initiative focuses on developing Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) manufacturing capacity of up to 1.5 GWh to address increasing power demands at telecom sites. The companies will also evaluate advanced battery technologies to improve backup reliability, energy efficiency, and sustainability in passive infrastructure operations.

Cygni Energy, an IIT Madras-incubated company, stated that this collaboration will help build domestic scale and technological readiness for India’s digital infrastructure. Cygni Energy's founder and chief executive, Venkat Rajaraman, indicated plans to expand capacity to 2 GWh and broaden the product portfolio from 100Ah solutions to higher-capacity 314Ah systems and emerging chemistries. The focus is on achieving scale, reliability, and leveraging Indian engineering for future-ready storage systems. Ashok Jhunjhunwala, Institute Professor at IIT Madras, highlighted that such collaborations between users, startups, manufacturers, and technology institutions could accelerate energy storage adoption in India for telecom applications.

Google Nears Nuclear Power Deal with Constellation Energy for Data Centers

Google is reportedly nearing a multi-year agreement with Constellation Energy Corp. to procure nuclear power for its data centers. Sources familiar with the discussions indicate the deal could exceed $1 billion.

This potential agreement would contribute to Google's existing nuclear power commitments, including a previous deal with NextEra Energy Inc. to support the restart of the Duane Arnold reactor in Iowa, which has been offline since 2020. Additionally, Google recently partnered with Southern Co. to fund upgrades at two nuclear plants for new nuclear capacity.

The increasing electricity requirements of technology companies, fueled by the growth of artificial intelligence and data center demand, are driving interest in nuclear power. Nuclear energy offers continuous, emissions-free electricity. Recent agreements in the sector have primarily focused on utilizing existing nuclear facilities, as the development of new reactors can be a lengthy process.

Other technology firms are also pursuing similar strategies. Amazon.com Inc. recently agreed to purchase 690 megawatts of power from Constellation, which includes capacity from an upgrade at the Calvert Cliffs nuclear facility. Microsoft Corp. also entered an agreement in 2024 to buy power from the Three Mile Island nuclear plant in Pennsylvania, with Constellation planning to restart the reactor by next year.