L&T Energy GreenTech Ltd (LTEGL), an arm of Larsen & Toubro, has signed an agreement with Japan’s trading company ITOCHU Corp to supply 300,000 tonnes of green ammonia per year from its proposed production facility in Kandla, Gujarat, on a long-term take-or-pay basis.

Burden shifting refers to reducing environmental impact of one category causing increase in another; or reducing harm in one geography while concentrating it in another. On both dimensions, the evidence of burden shifting of the lithium-ion supply chain is evident and should not be ignored.

Latest report from the International Energy Agency says last year’s 600 TWh increase in solar PV was the largest-ever electricity generation increase by any source in one year, outside of periods of post-crisis recovery.

NavPrakriti, a lithium-ion battery recycling and refurbishment company, has announced plans to invest over INR 100 crore to establish a greenfield critical minerals refining facility in Odisha. This facility is expected to become operational by FY 2028–29.

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has invalidated all claims of two TOPCon solar cell patents previously asserted by Trina Solar against Canadian Solar subsidiaries.

India installed around 28.6 GW of utility-scale solar and 7.9 GW of rooftop solar capacity in calendar year 2025—according to Annual India Solar & Wind Report Card – CY2025 by JMK Research.

CleanMax’s 16.83 MW wind–solar hybrid project in Gujarat will supply renewable power to Shell’s LNG terminal at Hazira, Surat. Its 13.2 MW wind–solar hybrid project in Karnataka will power Shell’s Technology Centre in Bengaluru.

A research team in Germany developed a dynamic model of spray cooling for floating PV systems that couples thermal behavior, electrical performance, and active cooling, and validated it against a 750 kW installation. Simulations across four climates showed that spray cooling reduces module temperatures by up to 42% and improves energy yield by up to 3.8%, with benefits strongly dependent on local conditions.

Juniper Green Energy has begun commissioning a hybrid renewable energy project combining 259 MWp solar, 280 MW wind, and 200 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) spanning Rajasthan and Gujarat. The project is designed to deliver reliable, firm and dispatchable clean power aligned to grid demand.

Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy has reported EPC order inflows exceeding INR 10,062 crore in FY26, following the award of an 875 MW (AC) solar project in Bikaner, Rajasthan, from Coal India, and a 50 MW (AC) project in Maharashtra from an independent power producer.

Fraunhofer ISE-led researchers demonstrated zinc-doped tin oxide (ZTO) as an indium-free alternative to indium tin oxide (ITO) for recombination layers in fully textured perovskite–silicon tandem solar cells. ZTO delivers comparable device efficiencies of 27–28% under current-matching conditions, offering a scalable, indium-free pathway for high-performance tandem photovoltaics without efficiency loss.

India’s industrial sector is entering a pivotal phase in its energy transition. What was once a routine fuel procurement decision is now becoming a strategic imperative. Rising LPG costs, supply unpredictability, and increasing operational risks are prompting businesses to rethink how they power their operations — not just for efficiency, but for resilience.

Solarport has launched the modular PowerPark PRO PV carport series, designed to meet UK/EU parking standards and adapt to various site layouts with multiple configurations and orientations.

The move toward decentralized energy resources offers resilience and flexibility in power generation, but it also introduces new complexities that demand proactive security measures.

IT security firm Jakkaru has identified a vulnerability in microinverters from AP Systems that could enable a “kill switch” scenario, potentially shutting down tens of thousands of inverters simultaneously and disrupting grid operations.

The new inverter is designed around standardised 5 MW and 5.5 MW PV sub-arrays with the aim to reduce balance-of-system costs. It features a maximum efficiency of 99.0% and a high-voltage architecture of up to 1,600 Vdc and 1,000 Vac.

Amara Raja Energy & Mobility has surpassed 1 GWh of cumulative lithium-based energy storage deployment in India’s telecom sector, marking a significant milestone for distributed lithium storage adoption in the country. The company said its battery systems have been installed across more than 50,000 telecom sites nationwide.

The battery manufacturing heavyweight presented its latest sodium-ion products at ESIE 2026 earlier this month, expanding its push into grid-scale storage, AI data centers, and long-life applications.

The Chinese manufacturer said its lightweight Light Diamond TOPCon module delivers 560 W at 24.94% efficiency.

Indosolar, a subsidiary of Waaree Energies Ltd, has reported revenue from operations of INR 679.85 crore for FY26, up 109.9% from INR 323.91 crore in FY25. Net profit rose 350.2% year on year to INR 246.6 crore.

Welspun New Energy has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with Solar Energy Corp. of India (SECI) for a 200 MW solar project paired with a 400 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS).

Emergency Restoration Systems, often referred to as ERS, are gaining importance as a critical part of grid management. These systems are designed to restore transmission lines rapidly after failures caused by natural disasters, technical faults, or external damage. While traditional restoration methods can take days or even weeks, ERS offers a faster and more flexible alternative, helping utilities bring power back online in a much shorter time.

ReNew commissioned 2.4 GW of renewable energy capacity in FY2026, its highest ever annual addition. The company now has total operating capacity of 12.6 GW, the second largest in the country.

IIT Hyderabad-incubated PUR Energy has launched the PuREPower 3.0 Lite, an all-in-one lithium battery-based power backup solution positioned as a cleaner and more compact alternative to conventional inverter and lead-acid battery combinations for the residential segment.

Enviro Infra Engineers Ltd (EIEL), an EPC company in water and wastewater treatment, said its total order book exceeds INR 4,600 crore, with more than INR 1,000 crore coming from the renewable energy segment.

Photovoltaic module prices have risen for the fourth consecutive month, driven by strong demand for energy independence despite falling upstream costs such as polysilicon. At the same time, production cuts in China and tighter supply conditions are limiting availability, reinforcing price increases across all technologies.

Businesses today are dealing with constant uncertainty—whether it’s rising power tariffs, fuel price volatility, or supply constraints. Solar brings a level of stability that is hard to achieve otherwise.

The growing availability of financing options has had a visible impact on solar adoption. States with well-developed financing ecosystems and supportive policies have recorded significantly higher growth in rooftop installations. In some regions, adoption rates have increased multiple times within a short period.

Solar cleaning related operating costs can be reduced by approximately 30 to 40 percent through robotic systems, particularly in high soiling environments. In addition to direct cost savings, consistent cleaning stabilises direct current input to inverters, reducing electrical stress and lowering fault incidence.

As electric mobility enters its software-defined era, the Battery Management System is emerging as one of the most strategic enablers of vehicle differentiation. Its role extends far beyond protection; it now determines how efficiently energy is used over long drives, how accurately range is predicted, how safely fast charging is managed, and how well the battery ages over time.