Emerging markets face significant obstacles in the production of green hydrogen, primarily high production costs and limited access to funding. It is crucial for firms to establish strong financial structures to ensure the success of their projects. 

The renewable sector has gradually become a hotbed for innovation, investment, and intellectual capital. The transformation is well underway, and while it may not be loud, it is deeply consequential. As India powers its future through the sun, wind, and water, it is also building a workforce ready to meet that future

Residential solar is on a downturn, and things may get worse. In a shock for the industry, the latest draft of the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” excludes residential solar lease providers from the Investment Tax Credit.

The partnership focuses on developing scalable battery management systems, bi-directional onboard chargers and other EV systems for two-wheelers, three-wheelers, passenger vehicles, and commercial vehicles in the Indian market.

Companies that treat solar as a core part of their energy strategy, rather than a side initiative, often see these benefits play out with striking clarity. The investment case is strong. In most cases, payback happens within five to seven years. After that, solar becomes a net-positive contributor to the balance sheet.

NTPC Renewable Energy Ltd (NTPC REL) has extended the bidding deadline for the EPC contract of a 250 MW grid-connected solar project in Rajasthan’s Bikaner district. Bids can now be submitted until July 15.

Scientists in Germany have collected dust from Qatar, Morocco and Thailand to analyze the impact on the performance of uncoated solar glass and uncoated PV mini-modules. Their analysis has shown that dust coverage could range from 4% to 60%.

Evolve Energy secures end-to-end EPC contract for rooftop solar installations to power government infrastructure in Pondicherry.

New research from Hong Kong confirms that rooftop PV systems could raise daytime temperatures in urban environments. The scientists explained that although their findings highlight important urban resilience considerations, they should not detract from the broader benefits of PV systems for energy sustainability and carbon reduction.

Volks Energie will deploy a solar-plus-storage system to provide off-grid power backup for the control stations and operational infrastructure of BPCL’s Irugur-Devangonthi Pipeline project.

The researchers said they optimized the low-bandgap inverted perovskite cells through a passivating aluminum oxide (Al2O3) interlayer deposited via atomic layer deposition (ALD), which significantly helped improve device efficiency.

Strategically located at the Gopalpur port hub, the plant will meet both domestic and global demand for green ammonia—enabling decarbonization across key industrial sectors.

Researchers in China have fabricated a perovskite-TOPCon solar cell with a top perovskite device utilising a self-assembled monolayer aimed to improved cell stability. The tandem cell achieved a high fill factor and a certified efficiency of 30.9%.

ACME Group has reaffirmed its commitment to establish a green hydrogen and ammonia project in India at Gopalpur, Odisha. The project, to be set up within Tata SEZ, will produce 400,000 tonnes of green ammonia annually.

The facility supports comprehensive end-to-end battery development, from active material synthesis to coin cell fabrication, and electrochemical performance evaluation.

Delta Electronics will supply solar inverters, energy storage, green hydrogen systems, and EV charging infrastructure for KP Group’s clean energy projects across India and overseas.

Solar manufacturer Indosolar Ltd’s equity shares will resume trading on the stock exchanges from Thursday, June 19, 2025. The shares will be listed under the ‘T’ Group of Securities and will trade under the scrip ID WAAREEINDO.

The company expects to start operations on the 3 GW solar cell line by the first half of fiscal 2027.

Australia’s rooftop solar industry has renewed calls for a mandatory recycling scheme to deal with the growing problem of solar panel waste. Only about 10% of panels are currently recycled. The rest are stockpiled, sent overseas or dumped in landfill.

ReNew’s net profit for the quarter ended March 31, 2025 surged 415% year-on-year to INR 313.7 crore ($37 million) with external sales of solar modules and cells alone contributing INR 220 crore.

Electric two-wheelers have a lower total cost of ownership (TCO) of INR 1.48/km than INR 2.46/km for petrol models. Three-wheeler EVs cost INR 1.28/km versus INR 3.21/km for petrol.

Solar Energy Corp. of India (SECI) has issued a tender for the development of 2 GW of grid-connected solar projects integrated with 1 GW/4 GWh of energy storage. Bidding closes on July 22.

Leading EV manufacturers and battery suppliers in India are increasingly adopting Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) battery technology for entry-level and mid-range EVs. This is due to a balance of cost, safety, and durability that fits the Indian market’s practical needs. 

A European research team has assessed the levelized cost of hydrogen across 31 African countries and has concluded that importing green hydrogen from Africa to European is economically unfeasible by 2030, with prices ranging from $10.2/kg to $3.8/kg.

Sembcorp Industries (Sembcorp) has secured its first 50 MW round-the-clock (RTC) power project from Solar Energy Corp. of India Ltd (SECI).

In a new weekly update for pv magazine, OPIS, a Dow Jones company, reports thatglobal polysilicon negotiations remain challenging, as buyers and sellers continue to struggle to reach agreements on pricing amid a persistent supply-demand imbalance. Furthermore, it reveals that China’s polysilicon futures market could imply a further 13% drop for Nov 2025 delivery contracts.

To effectively meet its clean energy and net zero targets, India must address the current limitations in its green financing models. Additionally, the lenders must take into account sector specific risks.

While transitioning to renewable energy and widespread adoption of batteries is a must, recycling cannot be an afterthought. It must be built into design and supply chain decisions.

At a time when many countries struggle with energy nationalism and policy flip-flops, India’s independent power producer (IPP)-driven model offers a decentralised, market-based, and scalable solution to clean energy growth. Their role in catalysing 250 GW of new capacity by 2030 will be central to India’s climate pledges under the Paris Agreement and its goal of net-zero emissions by 2070.

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.