The collaboration aims to facilitate financing solutions under the Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana scheme for rooftop solar PV installations up to 3 kW, as well as extend support for installations ranging from 3 to 10 kW under the regular scheme.

Premier Energies has filed draft papers with SEBI for its initial public offering (IPO). The company intends to utilize INR 1,168 crore of the IPO proceeds to fund the setting up of its 4 GW TOPCon solar cell-and-module manufacturing facility and the balance towards general corporate purposes.

Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy has reported consolidated revenue of INR 3,035 crore in FY 2024, 51% up year-on-year. The company’s unexecuted order book surpassed INR 8,000 crore.

Green credits offer a vital mechanism for incentivizing environmentally positive actions beyond just corporations, involving individuals and communities. By providing tangible benefits for sustainable practices, such as renewable energy adoption and conservation efforts, green credits engage the public at large, fostering widespread participation in combating climate change.

Indus Towers has signed a memorandum of understanding with NTPC Green Energy Ltd (NGEL) to explore joint development of grid-connected renewable energy based power projects including solar, wind, energy storage, etc.

Gruner Renewable Energy has secured multiple contracts for compressed biogas (CBG) plants with a cumulative production capacity of 88,000 tons per annum.

A new report says that while the national-level transition towards clean electricity is progressing well in India, it is far more uneven at the state level. It highlights the need for states to strengthen regulatory frameworks and develop transition plans.

Indian scientists have designed a water-pump drive system that is powered exclusively by photovoltaics. The proposed system configuration reportedly ensures effective use of both the solar modules and the motor.

Solargis data indicates that Indian solar operators have experienced below-average PV panel performance due to air pollution in each of the past five Winters. Northern India experienced the worst air quality in decades this January with data showing a 30-50% dip in solar irradiance due to high aerosol levels.

The International Energy Agency (IEA) Photovoltaic Power Systems Programme (PVPS) has published a wide-reaching snapshot of the global PV market, covering installations, manufacturing, policy trends, and grid integration.

An international research team has placed a neem oil tank on the back of solar modules for cooling purposes. The proposed solution reportedly improves PV panel performance by up to 17.8%.

The researcher team, from Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham university in Coimbatore, India, sandwiched macroalgae between a carbon-coated copper electrode and a titanium oxide-coated fluorine-doped tin oxide electrode. The 1 cm2 device exhibited a 1.25 mA photocurrent and 0.5 V photovoltage under UV light.

The electrolyzer market in India to supply green hydrogen for steel, ammonia, and methanol industries will soar from $4 billion in 2030 to $78 billion by 2050 if the nation stays on track to achieve its declared net zero target.

Researchers in the United Kingdom have analyzed lithium-ion battery thermal runaway off-gas and have found that nickel manganese cobalt (NMC) batteries generate larger specific off-gas volumes, while lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries are a greater flammability hazard and show greater toxicity, depending on relative state of charge (SOC).

The Ministry of New & Renewable Energy, Government of India, has extended the deadline for submission of R&D proposals under National Green Hydrogen Mission, to April 27, 2024.

Bids were received for seven times the manufacturing capacity of 10 GWh to be awarded.

As solar module prices continue to fall, pvXchange.com founder Martin Schachinger explains how price pressure could increase in the weeks and months to come.

Vietnamese solar manufacturer Vsun’s new facility produces n-type silicon wafers and is expected to be ready for full production by the end of the month.

In a new weekly update for pv magazine, OPIS, a Dow Jones company, offers bite-sized analysis on solar PV module supply and price trends.

Greenzo Energy has secured a $6 million order to set up a 2.5 MW green hydrogen project integrated with a solar and water treatment plant in Karnataka. The offtaker is a steel producer.

MG Motor India has signed an agreement with Epsilon Group for electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions and battery recycling and second-life expertise.

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) and Allye Energy have agreed to collaborate on a 270 kWh portable battery energy storage system (BESS) built with second-life Range Rover batteries. The system, which is set to become the first commercially available BESS with JLR battery packs, can fully charge up to nine Range Rover PHEV vehicles at once.

The International Solar Alliance (ISA) will work with the government of Bhutan to enhance energy access and ensure energy security in Bhutan through solar energy interventions and diversification of the nation’s energy portfolio.

Power Panel offers a PV and thermal storage solution that combines simple, safe and easy to manage hot water with advanced thermoplastic technology and architecture.

Godrej & Boyce has supplied heat exchangers for a commercial-scale green hydrogen project in the Middle East. The heat exchangers will facilitate heat transfer across various stages of the production process.

The demand-supply gap for skilled workers in solar and green hydrogen sectors is a significant challenge for India’s transition towards a sustainable future. However, by prioritizing comprehensive skilling initiatives and fostering strong collaborations between the government, educational institutions, and industry stakeholders, the nation can effectively bridge this gap and unlock the full potential of its renewable energy and sustainability ambitions.

With its versatility and potential for decarbonization, hydrogen is scripting a new chapter in the narrative of clean energy.

Overcoming industry challenges requires collective efforts and partnerships that foster innovation and shared growth. This is why digital ecosystems are now becoming the buzz words and a necessity for the manufacturing companies in the renewable energy value chains.

One of the measures to achieve net-zero emissions and sustainability lies in transitioning from conventional energy sources to renewable and green energy alternatives. This article focuses on the transition process for businesses. It delves into the entire life cycle of this transition, encompassing regulatory frameworks, strategies, and the requisite consideration of investments needed to facilitate this shift towards a more sustainable future.

In a new weekly update for pv magazine, OPIS, a Dow Jones company, provides a quick look at the main price trends in the global PV industry.