The latest supply chain map from Sinovoltaics tracks growth across Southeast Asia, with module capacity reaching 78.8 GW, and 58 production projects tracked.

ESG (environmental, social, and governance) measurement is often inconsistent, as there are multiple ESG rating agencies, sustainability reporting standards and data providers and all deploy their own methodologies and parameters. That makes it challenging for the investors and other stakeholders to evaluate critical ESG metrics and make well-informed choices.

Considering India’s energy demand doubled between 2000 and 2020 and is set for a tremendous surge to the tune of 73 exajoules (EJ) by 2050, we really have to focus on achieving sustainable energy security for decades to come. This systemic transformation won’t come merely with government directives or policy measures but would warrant a mindset change towards sustainability.

The next five years will witness a transformative shift in India’s energy landscape, positioning the country as a global leader in energy storage innovation, says Saurabh Kumar, vice president-India, GEAPP (Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet), in an interview with pv magazine.

Avaada Group plans INR 1 lakh crore ($12 billion) investment to set up a 1.2 GW pumped hydro storage project, a 1 mtpa green ammonia project, a 1 GW wind power project, and a 10 GW solar power project in Rajasthan.

Kärcher India, the Indian arm of Germany-based cleaning technology company Kärcher, is eyeing the growing demand from large-scale commercial and industrial solar installations in India and also looking to tailor its solutions for residential rooftop solar installations.

The winning developers will set up renewable energy projects backed with energy storage system to supply firm and dispatchable renewable energy.

TruGreen’s integrated approach encompasses all aspects of remote asset management from monitoring and analytics to finance and compliance, empowering renewable energy providers to make informed decisions that maximise yield while minimising costs.

Solis has introduced its 8kW, 15kW, and 50kW high-power hybrid PV inverters, which offer robust energy storage solutions for both residential and commercial use. It also unveiled its 3kW, 5kW, 150kW, and 350kW grid-tied inverters, tailored for residential, commercial, and utility-scale applications.

Hitachi Energy’s Grid-enSure portfolio comprises high-voltage direct current (HVDC), static compensator, static frequency converter, medium-voltage direct current solution, energy storage and semiconductor solutions to address the challenges in integrating renewables into power systems.

Honeywell is integrating ultrasound scanning-based comprehensive battery cell testing in its Battery Manufacturing Excellence Platform (MXP) software solution, enabling high-quality battery production by giga-factories. Also, it is launching new safety sensors that detect thermal runaway signs in EV batteries before a potential fire.

A group of researchers has proposed a new method for the sizing of PV systems that do not rely on an anti-dump system and operate without the possibility of injecting power into the grid. The novel approach requires an estimate of the annual hourly profile and the minimum power demanded, as well as the use of an irradiance meter and an electrical network analyzer.

The electrolyser, manufactured at GreenH Electrolysis’ plant in India, will produce around 430 kg of hydrogen daily to fuel India’s first hydrogen train of the Indian Railways

A research group at the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee has fabricated 4-terminal silicon-perovskite tandem solar cells with power conversion efficiency of 28%. The team is now scaling up this technology to match 18.2 cm x 18.2 cm, commercial M10 solar cells dimension.

The Adani Mundra Cluster comprising Adani Enterprises Ltd (through its arm Adani New Industries Ltd), Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ), and Ambuja Cements Ltd joins an international community of 23 industrial clusters collaborating to advance decarbonization.

Researchers in France have investigated heterojunction solar module reliability in damp heat environment and have found that sodium ions are the main source of degradation.

Premier Energies will supply 173.35 MWp of n-type TOPCon bifacial solar modules for BrightNight’s 300 MW firm and dispatchable renewable power supply project comprising solar, wind, and energy storage components. The project is located in the Barmer district of Rajasthan.

India’s cumulative solar module manufacturing capacity reached 77.2 GW, and solar cell manufacturing capacity totaled 7.6 GW as of June 2024, according to Mercom India.

Livguard has launched its high-frequency solar inverters that are compact, lightweight, and low-noise.  

Researchers at the University of New South Wales claim to have identified new TOPCon contact degradation mechanisms that are significantly influenced by the combination of ions and aluminum-silver paste compositions. The primary degradation mechanism was a significant increase in series resistance.

The order book includes 1.5 GW of solar projects to be executed within a timeline of 12 to 18 months.

Avaada will set up a wafer-to-module project to support the company’s existing PV module plant in Dadri. The factory will also manufacture next-generation batteries and electrolyzers.

Adani Total Gas has started green hydrogen blending at 2.2-2.3% by volume in piped natural gas (PNG) supplies to Adani Shantigram township in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.

GAIL and AM Green have signed an agreement to jointly explore setting up of solar-wind hybrid projects to ensure round-the-clock supply of renewable energy to end users.

India’s growing battery manufacturing capacity presents an opportunity not only to meet domestic demand but also to export to regions like Europe and North America.

The green energy sector in India has been showing strong performance, and so are the green energy stocks. And everyone wants a piece of the pie.

India’s hydrogen revolution is gaining momentum, but to fully realise its potential, the country must bridge the gap between production and demand. The government’s policies have successfully catalysed investments and spurred innovation, but future success will depend on driving consumption and scaling up both production and infrastructure.

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.

Companies that embed ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) principles into their core strategies are better positioned for long-term resilience and competitiveness in the rapidly evolving renewable energy industry.

The cost-effectiveness of green hydrogen hinges on the efficiency and scalability of electrolysers. Historically, the high cost of electrolysers and the electricity required for water electrolysis have been significant barriers. However, recent technological innovations are addressing these challenges.