Solar, wind, hydrogen — the clean energy transition.
Egypt announced a major new renewables project capable of powering 6 million homes, marking one of the week's biggest project milestones. Georgia Power broke ground on a 260 MW battery energy storage system in Jefferson County, while Enervenue closed a $300 million funding round to scale its NASA-derived metal-hydrogen battery technology — a significant storage investment with potential to reshape long-duration energy markets.
India's state power giant NTPC posted a record 9,619 MW capacity addition in FY2025-26, with a significant share from renewables and a target of 60 GW from clean sources by 2032. On the storage front, Georgia Power broke ground on a new 260 MW battery energy storage system in Wadley, Georgia on April 2, marking another concrete grid-scale storage milestone. Meanwhile, New York State announced $50 million in fresh funding to build a clean energy workforce pipeline, signaling continued state-level commitment to the energy transition despite federal headwinds.
France launched 12 GW of new renewable energy tenders — including 10 GW of offshore wind across seven projects — in its boldest clean energy push yet, championing a "Made in Europe" industrial policy. India's NTPC recorded a historic 9,619 MW capacity addition in FY2026, with significant renewable contributions, while targeting 60 GW from renewables by 2032. Georgia Power broke ground on a 260 MW battery energy storage system in Jefferson County, Georgia, on April 2.
TotalEnergies and Abu Dhabi's Masdar launched a $2.2 billion Asia-focused clean energy platform, the week's headline investment. On the project milestone front, India's NTPC Green Energy surpassed 10 GW of installed renewable capacity as of March 31, while Georgia Power broke ground on a 260 MW battery storage system on April 2. The EU's approval of a €6 billion Italian green hydrogen subsidy scheme marks one of the most consequential policy decisions of the week.
Adani Green Energy commissioned a record 5.05 GW of renewable capacity in FY2026 — the largest annual greenfield expansion by any renewable firm globally — bringing its portfolio to 19.3 GW. India's NTPC Green Energy crossed the landmark 10 GW installed renewable milestone on March 31, adding 168 MW at the Khavda solar complex in its final FY2026 push. Meanwhile, Georgia Power broke ground on a 260 MW battery energy storage system in Jefferson County, Georgia, one of the largest utility-owned storage projects to begin construction this week.
India's state-owned NTPC closed FY 2026 by crossing the 10 GW renewable milestone and adding 168 MW of solar at its Khavda site in Gujarat, marking one of the week's biggest project moments. On the storage front, Georgia Power broke ground on a 260 MW / 4-hour battery storage system in Wadley, Georgia on March 31, while India's Odisha state unveiled a new Green Hydrogen Policy paired with a renewable energy roadmap — the freshest policy signal of the week.
WindEurope's March 2026 update highlights Europe's accelerating push for energy independence as the Strait of Hormuz closure disrupts fossil fuel supplies, with the European Investment Bank expanding wind financing. In the Philippines, the Department of Energy expects 22 renewable energy and storage projects totaling 1,471 MW to come online in April 2026. Japan's Kyocera and Cosmo Energy formalized new solar and wind PPAs this week, with Kyocera set to begin electricity supply from solar assets to Cosmo Energy Solutions starting next month.
The Philippines' Department of Energy expects 1,471 MW of renewable energy and storage capacity from 22 projects to come online in April, marking one of the country's largest near-term clean energy commissioning waves. China's world-largest hydrogen refueling station in Xinjiang runs entirely on gray hydrogen as green hydrogen costs roughly twice as much, highlighting persistent cost barriers in the sector. Meanwhile, LONGi's Chairman detailed the company's Solar-Storage-Hydrogen strategy at the Boao Forum 2026, outlining how integrated solutions could support Australia's goal of 82% renewable electricity by 2030.
India dominated project commissioning news this week, with two major wind-solar hybrid projects — Blueleaf Energy's 300 MWp Pachora facility in Madhya Pradesh and Oyster Renewable's 315.6 MW plant for Jindal Stainless — reaching operational status on March 27. Brazil added 170 MW of new utility-scale solar capacity as Atiaia commissioned its latest complex. In the US, Arevon Energy broke ground on a $600 million, 250 MW/1,000 MWh battery storage project in California, while Japan's Kyocera and Cosmo Energy announced a strategic partnership to balance solar and wind supply across their portfolios.
The biggest story of the week is the U.S. Department of the Interior's landmark deal with TotalEnergies to cancel offshore wind projects in exchange for a $1 billion payment, redirecting capital toward natural gas development. On the project side, Adani Green commissioned 510 MW of new solar capacity at its Khavda site in India on March 22, pushing its total operational capacity to nearly 18 GW. Meanwhile, a joint venture between TotalEnergies and Eren Groupe submitted plans for a 6 GWh battery storage project in Australia supporting a green hydrogen hub.
India's Maharashtra state made waves this week by mandating 100 GWh of battery storage as a cornerstone of its new renewable energy policy, effective April 1, 2026 — one of the most ambitious storage integration requirements enacted by any regional government globally. On the policy front, the U.S. Interior Department continues to stall wind energy permitting on public lands even as it shows some flexibility on solar, while India's National Green Hydrogen Mission pushes closer to its $2/kg cost target. Meanwhile, global solar panel market growth is accelerating, with the market projected to reach $1,571.93 billion by 2032 at a 9.1% CAGR.
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