AM Green has partnered with DP World to jointly develop logistics and storage infrastructure to facilitate the global export of 1 million tonnes per annum (mtpa) of green ammonia and 1 mtpa of green methanol from its plants in India.

Sodium-ion batteries, with the abundance of input materials, make a viable choice for India to reduce its reliance on imports to meet its energy storage needs, says a new report.

The nation has reached a cumulative installed renewable energy capacity of 209.44 GW as of Dec. 31, 2024, with major contributions from solar (97.86 GW) and wind resources (48.16 GW).

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Waaree Energies Ltd has signed a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of Enel Green Power India (EGP India) for INR 792 crore.

The project has co-located wind and solar components to supply round-the-clock renewable power to utility and corporate offtakers.

Deputy chief minister Pawan Kalyan visited Greenko’s integrated renewable energy project in Andhra Pradesh. The project combines 3,500 MW of solar, 1,214 MW of wind and 1,680 MW of pumped hydropower generation, backed with a pumped storage capacity of 10,080 MWh in a single daily cycle.

India added about 24.5 GW of new solar capacity in the twelve months ending Dec. 2024, the highest recorded capacity in any previous year.

Innovative models that provide pay-as-you-go solar systems, peer-to-peer energy trading, and crowdfunding platforms could expand access to renewable energy for underserved communities.

Anker introduced an off-grid solar perovskite umbrella and a cooler with battery energy storage at CES 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Researchers from Belgium and the University of Cyprus have completed outdoor stability tests of perovskite solar mini-modules providing two-years of data on stability performance. The tests showed that the modules’ performance loss rates during the burn-in period of perovskites ranged between 7% and 8% per month.

The green hydrogen hub is being jointly developed by NTPC Green Energy Ltd, the renewable arm of NTPC, and New & Renewable Energy Development Corp. of Andhra Pradesh (NREDCAP), the state nodal agency for implementation of renewable programme in Andhra Pradesh.

The result was confirmed by the Shanghai Institute of Microsystem and Information Technology under the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS).

Trina Solar has set a world record for solar module efficiency at 25.44%, verified independently by the CalLab at Fraunhofer ISE.

Wardwizard Innovations & Mobility has partnered with New York-based lithium battery technology company C4V to develop battery cells for its electric vehicle portfolio.

Ace Green Recycling plans to establish 10,000 metric tons of lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery recycling capacity per year in India by 2026.

The 5-acre manufacturing facility at Chakan, Pune, will produce lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles, battery energy storage systems and other applications.

After tumbling to record low in 2024 on the back of lower metal costs and increased scale, lithium-ion battery prices are expected to enter a period of stabilization.

Solar cell manufacturer Jupiter International plans manufacturing capacities of 3 GW for wafers, 9.4 GW for cells (including the existing 1 GW), and 6 GW for modules.

A case study analysis by Norway’s Over Easy Solar has found that vertical rooftop solar panels outperform conventional rooftop PV systems during snowy months. Energy yield was up to 30% higher in the winter months in Norway, according to the company.

Envision will supply 200 units of its EN182|5MW wind turbine generators and a 320 MWh energy storage solution powered by high-performance (315Ah) Lithium-ion cells.

With the growing integration of renewable energy solutions in power grids, the demand for efficient energy storage solutions is only set to grow. Taking cognizance of the advancements in battery technology, India today stands at the cusp of a major revolution.

The Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP) has strengthened its partnership with International Solar Alliance (ISA) by signing ISA’s Multi-Donor Trust Fund, which aims to mobilize $100 million to fund high-impact solar energy projects.

Solis has introduced three-phase energy storage inverters, in a power range from 29.9 kW to 50 kW, for commercial-scale solar energy storage applications.

The project will be one of India’s largest integrated green hydrogen production facilities with a capacity to produce 1,500 tpd green hydrogen and 7,500 tpd green hydrogen derivatives (including green methanol, green urea and sustainable aviation fuel).

The demand for renewable energy project managers, battery storage specialists, and wind energy technicians is set to grow significantly in 2025. Additionally, positions in solar plant operations, maintenance, and technical roles will remain highly sought after.

Countries worldwide are increasingly implementing customs duties as a strategy to curb imports, protect local industries, and promote domestic growth. These sanctions are only expected to increase further as China continues to dominate the solar manufacturing space.

As the electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem extends its footprint, maintaining reliability and efficiency is becoming one of the pressing concerns for industry stakeholders. To achieve this, strategic collaborations with the government and private sectors are being made in a bid to optimise energy distribution based on grid capacity and user demand.

The widespread adoption of hydrogen energy has the potential to reduce India’s annual greenhouse gas emissions by 50 million tonnes by 2030. This transition will not only contribute significantly to global climate goals but also drive economic growth through job creation, increased energy security, and enhanced industrial competitiveness.

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.