John Slaven, chief executive officer, Vedanta Aluminium, sees strong growth in demand from power & transmission and automotive sector with India’s focus on energy transition.

“The National Green Hydrogen Mission is giving an impetus to innovation, infrastructure, industry and investment,” said Prime minister Narendra Modi in his inaugural address at 2nd International Conference on Green Hydrogen.

India’s Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has invited suggestions from stakeholders on the draft guidelines of the approved list of models and manufacturers (ALMM) for solar cells as it proposes to make it effective from April 2026.  

A BloombergNEF study estimates India’s energy sector investment and spending under its net-zero scenario at $12.4 trillion over 2024-50, 34% (or about $3 trillion) higher than in the economic transition scenario.

Gopal Kabra, founder and CEO of GK Energy, speaks to pv magazine about the solar pump market in India, key drivers, and future outlook.

JA Solar has supplied its n-type DeepBlue 4.0 Pro modules for a 1.1 GW solar installation in Tibet. The project is believed to be the world’s largest combined animal husbandry facility and solar array now under construction.

The solar tracking provider introduced NX Anchor, further expanding the types of soil and areas that solar installers can develop on.

JSW Neo Energy has received Letter of Award (LoA) for 600 MW of wind-solar hybrid power project from Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co. Ltd (MSEDCL).

Avaada Energy, Essar Renewables, Jevargi Solar (Rays Power Infra), Mahindra Susten, and Onward Solar Power have emerged winners of the interstate transmission system connected solar capacity.

A new report by CEEW states that India’s unconstrained RE potential exceeds 24 TW (terawatts), but not all of it is achievable. Even reaching the 7 TW required to achieve net-zero emissions by 2070 will require a holistic approach to addressing challenges such as land access, climate risks, land conflicts, and population density.

In this article for pv magazine, Naresh Mansukhani, chief executive officer, Juniper Green Energy, writes about the barriers to India’s transition to green energy and suggests the way forward.

The three-day event in New Delhi will bring together thought leaders, policymakers, industry experts, and innovators from around the world to explore the latest advancements in green hydrogen technology.

Gensol Engineering, in collaboration with Matrix Gas & Renewables Ltd, will establish the project to convert 25 tons of bio-waste into one ton of hydrogen per day. The project is scheduled for completion within 18 months.

Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has carved out renewable business vertical amid energy transition led growth in its infrastructure segment.

Uniper says it has launched its Hydrogen Pilot Cavern (HPC) Krummhörn plant in Germany with nearly 500,000 cubic meters of green hydrogen storage, while Air Liquide has inaugurated a 20 MW electrolysis plant in Oberhausen, Germany.

Saatvik Solar has supplied 70.2 MW of mono PERC 545 Wp PV modules for SJVN’s project in Punjab.

Five solar solutions shown this week at RE+ 2024 in Anaheim.

Advanced materials technology company Lithium Australia has signed an exclusive agreement with China-headquartered BYD Auto Industry Company to provide battery recycling services.

Grew Energy has signed an agreement to supply solar modules for BluPine Energy’s upcoming project in Banaskantha, Gujarat.

Kiwa PVEL and Kiwa PI Berlin have published a white paper that uses recent module testing and in-factory data to guide the best use of testing and inspection metrics. The paper aims to ensure that solar modules meet acceptable quality standards.

NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam Ltd has doubled the standalone battery energy storage system (BESS) tender size to 500 MW/1,000 MWh with maximum capacity up to 250 MW/500 MWh at each substation. However, a developer can bid only for 50% of the total tender capacity.

Sweden-based Innoventum has launched a solar carport line equipped with bifacial modules in a larch wood structure. The solution may include electric vehicle charging, energy storage, LED lighting, and inverter systems.

Private equity investor Actis has become a strategic partner in a 3.5 GW/4.5 GWh solar-plus-storage project in the Philippines. The project is poised to become the world’s largest integrated renewables and energy storage installation upon completion. Actis is investing $600 million for a 40% equity stake.

The German government says that the H2Mare OffgridWind project in Denmark has connected two electrolyzers to a wind turbine for hydrogen production, while Ontras Gastransport and H2 Energy Europe have agreed to define the technical and commercial framework for hydrogen transportation in its Green Octopus Mitteldeutschland pipeline project.

Honeywell’s battery energy storage system (BESS) technologies integrated into the solar microgrid of the remote Kavaratti islands of Lakshadweep support decarbonization of the islands’ energy supply.

Agrivoltaics, the innovative practice of co-locating agriculture and photovoltaic (PV) systems, is revolutionizing sustainable land use and energy production. By harnessing the synergy between agriculture and solar energy, agrivoltaics offers a transformative solution to address the challenges of food security, water scarcity, and climate change. This article explores the burgeoning agrivoltaics market, its potential benefits, challenges, and future outlook.

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.

The solar industry is at a crossroads. While demand for PV installations is higher than ever, systemic overcapacity, falling prices, and financial losses across the supply chain threaten to undermine the industry’s long-term sustainability.

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.

Software can boost production and mitigate risks