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India Installed 341 MWh of battery energy storage capacity in 2024, says Mercom

India's cumulative battery storage installations are expected to reach nearly 15 GWh by 2027
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Hindustan Power begins work on 435 MWp solar project in Uttar Pradesh

The 435 MWp solar power project in Lalitpur advances the state’s goal of 22 GW renewable energy capacity by 2026–27 while generating local jobs and promoting sustainable development.
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JSW Energy commissions 189 MW solar and 72 MW wind power capacity

JSW Energy has commissioned 261 MW of renewable energy, taking its total installed capacity to 12.8 GW.
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ACME Solar places order for over 3.1 GWh of battery energy storage system

ACME Solar has placed an order for more than 3.1 GWh of battery energy storage system (BESS) with global suppliers including Zhejiang Narada and Trina Energy.
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K2 Systems unveils new pitched roof mounting solutions

K2 Systems has introduced two new pitched roof mounting components for residential solar: the SingleHook 3S Light, made of aluminum and stainless steel; and the InsertionRail 2.0, an aluminum mounting rail.
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Japan’s 24th solar auction concludes with average final price of $0.028/kWh

Japan has allocated 79 MW of PV capacity in its latest procurement exercise. The highest price in the auction was JPY 7.79 ($0.054) /kWh.
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Shakti Pumps raises INR 292 crore to set up 2.2 GW solar cell and module factory

Shakti Pumps (India) Ltd has raised INR 292.60 crore through a qualified institutions placement (QIP). It will utilize the proceeds to establish a greenfield 2.2 GW solar cell and module manufacturing plant in Madhya Pradesh.
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Gautam Solar secures California Energy Commission certification, extends US market presence

The California Energy Commission certification ensures Gautam Solar’s modules comply with stringent quality, safety, and performance standards required for solar installations in the State of California, the largest solar market of the United States.

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US solar panel price from India stable at $0.288/W

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.

US House passes sweeping bill, leaving solar industry reeling

Despite vocal bipartisan support for clean energy tax credits, US House and Senate Republicans failed to adjust policies that would continue the rapid buildout of domestic clean energy.

India’s next solar frontier: Captive projects are powering industrial self-reliance

Industrial belts in Punjab, Haryana, Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Tamil Nadu are becoming hotspots for captive solar. The drivers vary from steep tariffs and policy incentives to strong ESG commitments by export-oriented businesses, but the result is the same: a distributed solar network powering India’s industrial economy.

ReNew receives final non-binding offer from Masdar, CPP Investments, ADIA, and Sumant Sinha

ReNew Energy Global has received a final non-binding offer from a consortium of its promoters to acquire the company’s entire issued and to be issued share capital not already owned by the Consortium, for cash consideration of $8.00 per share. This offer is 13.2% higher than the initial proposal made on Dec. 10, 2024.

IndiGrid, IFC partner to build 180 MW/360 MWh battery storage project in Gujarat

International Finance Corp. (IFC) has committed INR 4.6 billion (around $55 million) in long-term financing to IndiGrid to support the deployment of a 180 MW/360 MWh standalone battery energy storage system project in Gujarat.

Photovoltaics for atmospheric water harvesting

A scientist in Turkey has simulated eight PV-supported hybrid atmospheric water harvesting systems and compared their performances. They were all considered to operate with R1233zd(E), R1234yf, and R600a, as well as R32 refrigerants. The required PV system size was as low as 20 m2.

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SolarPower Europe maps EU solar tracker supply chain

SolarPower Europe has underscored the role of domestic mounting system manufacturers in driving PV deployment across Europe, while calling for the adoption of international customs codes, stricter quality standards, and the inclusion of fixed-tilt racking systems in national resilience technology lists under the EU Net-Zero Industry Act (NZIA).

GameChange Solar introduces terrain-following tracker designed to reduce land grading

The Genius Tracker TF supports slops of up to 1.7 degrees between posts, thereby reducing land grading costs.

China to deploy 253 GW of PV for desert control in arid north

China plans to install 253 GW of solar capacity and restore more than 670,000 hectares of degraded land by 2030 under a large-scale desert PV program in its northern and northwestern regions. It aims to curb desertification and expand renewable energy deployment.

Tata Power Renewables installs 45,500 rooftop solar systems with 220 MW capacity in Q1 FY26

With Q1 FY26 additions, Tata Power Renewable Energy Ltd has crossed the milestone of over two lakh rooftop solar installations, bringing its cumulative installed capacity to 3.4 GW.

Germany concludes solar-plus-storage tender with average price of €0.0615/kWh

Germany has concluded a new renewables tender for innovative projects, securing 486 MW of capacity at final prices ranging from €0.0500 ($0.590)/kWh to €0.0639/kWh

NVVN invites EPC bids for rooftop, ground-mounted solar projects

The company plans to enlist EPC providers for an aggregate capacity of up to 20 MWp per vendor under a single tender.

Technology

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Honeywell adds Li-ion Tamer for battery fire safety in buildings

Honeywell has acquired the Li-ion Tamer business from Nexceris, a leader in off-gas detection technology for lithium-ion batteries. Li-ion Tamer’s early warning technology detects battery off-gassing, which typically precedes thermal runaway, providing facilities with vital time to intervene before a battery fire starts.

AM Green acquires stake in Greenko from ORIX

The stake acquisition enhances AM Green’s upstream integration with Greenko, which runs over 10 GW of renewable and pumped storage assets and is building the world’s largest “Intelligent Energy Storage Cloud Platform.”

Solarium, NISE sign MoU to develop solar-based heating solutions for cold regions

Solarium Green Energy Ltd has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE), under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, to jointly develop advanced solar-based heating technologies.

John Cockerill Hydrogen raises €116 million to drive global growth

The amount covers nearly all the funding required to accelerate the development of John Cockerill’s hydrogen business, including the rollout of next-generation pressurized alkaline electrolyzer technologies and international expansion.

The Hydrogen Stream: Toyota Kirloskar, Ohmium to co-develop green hydrogen microgrid solutions in India

The partnership will explore scalable and cost-effective green hydrogen microgrid solutions by combining Toyota’s expertise in proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cell technology with Ohmium’s modular and high-efficiency PEM electrolyzer systems.

Adani commissions off-grid 5 MW green hydrogen plant

Adani New Industries Ltd (ANIL) has launched a 5 MW green hydrogen pilot plant in Kutch, Gujarat. Powered entirely by solar energy and backed by battery storage, the plant runs fully off-grid, marking a new step in decentralized, renewable hydrogen production.

Manufacturing

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Borosil Renewables’ German arm files for insolvency

Borosil Renewables announced that its German arm, GMB Glasmanufaktur Brandenburg GmbH, has filed for insolvency amid prolonged challenges in the European solar manufacturing sector.

Vikram Solar recognized as top performer in Kiwa PVEL’s PQP for the eighth time

Vikram Solar’s Hypersol M10 Series and Hypersol G12R Series PV modules have been recognized as Top Performer in Kiwa PVEL’s Module Reliability Scorecard 2025.

Bringing back-contact to the foreground

Solar manufacturers are pursuing the next-generation crystalline silicon (c-Si) PV cell technology. Back-contact (xBC) technologies including TOPCon back-contact (TBC), HJT back-contact (HBC), and HJT TOPCon back-contact (HTBC) have emerged as leading candidates, attracting attention for their superior conversion efficiency and aesthetic module designs.

Dhruva Space to supply Space-grade solar panels for Pixxel’s hyperspectral imaging satellites

Dhruva Space will supply its made-in-India Solis+ space-grade solar panels for Pixxel’s next fleet of hyperspectral satellites. Built with high-efficiency (up to 30%) triple-junction GaAs solar cells, the panels are designed to operate reliably in the extreme conditions of Space.

H&H Aluminium inaugurates solar panel frame manufacturing facility in Rajkot

Gujarat-based H&H Aluminium Pvt Ltd has inaugurated a state-of-the-art aluminium solar panel frame manufacturing facility in Chibhda village, Rajkot, with a production capacity of 24,000 metric tons per annum.

Risen Energy hits 740 W average for mass-produced HJT solar module

Risen Energy says it has achieved an average power output of 740 W for its mass-produced heterojunction (HJT) solar module, with certified cell efficiency of 26.61% and module efficiency of 24.81%, according to China’s Fujian Metrology Institute. Encapsulation losses were limited to 1.8%.

Energy Storage

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World’s largest vanadium flow battery goes online in China

A giant solar-plus-vanadium flow battery project in Xinjiang has completed construction, marking a milestone in China’s pursuit of long-duration, utility-scale energy storage.

Narada Power secures 1.4 GWh energy storage order in India

Narada Power will supply its liquid-cooled energy storage system for a large solar PV project being developed by a leading private-sector power producer in India.

Enfinity closes $245 million for 22 GW solar-storage portfolio

Enfinity Global has secured a $245 million credit facility expansion to fund development, construction, and operation of its 22 GW solar and energy storage pipeline across the United States.

JSW Energy secures BESPA for 250 MW/500 MWh battery storage project in Rajasthan

JSW Renew Energy Thirty Seven has signed battery energy storage purchase agreements (BESPA) with Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Ltd (RVUNL) for 250 MW/500 MWh of standalone battery energy storage system in Rajasthan.

VGF incentive cut may raise BESS tariffs by 10%, but impact likely temporary: SBICAPS

A new report by SBICAPS anticipates that the incentive cut under the second phase of the viability gap funding (VGF) scheme for standalone battery energy storage systems (BESS) could lead to a tariff increase of around 10%. However, it adds, this increase is manageable and could be absorbed in the coming months as capex costs continue to decline.

Redwood, Crusoe deploy second-life batteries at AI data center for 63 MWh storage

The second-life project represents the second largest deployment in North America, and the largest battery-powered microgrid.

Opinion & Analysis

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The impact of module pricing on solar project viability: Trends and predictions

India’s solar sector faces rising module costs due to recent developments, including the imposition of anti-dumping duties on solar glass and China’s reduction in export rebates on solar modules, impacting project viability. These shifts underline the delicate balance between promoting local manufacturing, pursuing geopolitical strategies, and navigating the economic realities of global trade.

Why solar power can’t just be industries’ CSR afterthought

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.

Wafer producers scramble to stay afloat despite hydropower advantage

In a new weekly update for pv magazine, OPIS, a Dow Jones company, reports that FOB China wafer prices remained stable this week amid weak demand and low production. It says manufacturers continue to face margin pressure despite seasonal hydropower cost relief and traceability documentation premiums.

The rise of cell-to-pack technology: What it means for two- and three-wheelers in India 

India is home to one of the largest markets for two- and three-wheelers globally, and these segments play a crucial role in urban mobility, last-mile delivery, and short-distance logistics. However, current electric variants often face challenges related to weight, range, and cost—all of which cell-to-pack (CTP) technology addresses directly. 

From trash to treasure: Is India ready for battery recycling revolution?

Given the demand and the unavailability of Lithium, Nickel, Cobalt, Manganese, and Rare Earth Elements (REEs) in sufficient quantities, as a nation, we may be staring at a scenario we had with crude.

Polysilicon glut may reverse into shortage by 2028, says Bernreuter

China’s polysilicon output hit 3.25 million metric tons (MT) in 2024, driving global prices below $4.50/kg, says Bernreuter Research. The Germany-based market analytics firm warns the market could swing to a shortage by 2028 if capacity cuts overshoot.

Press Releases

Catalysing Solar Cooperation: ISA’s Seventh Regional Committee Meeting (RCM) for the Asia and the Pacific Region Set to Advance Regional Partnership

The International Solar Alliance (ISA) will host the Seventh Regional Committee Meeting (RCM) for the Asia and the Pacific Region from 15–17 July 2025 in Colombo, Sri Lanka.

UltraTech’s mine awarded India’s first ever 7-star rating for a limestone mine

A total of 13 UltraTech limestone mines awarded 5 and 7-star ratings for Sustainable Mining by Indian Bureau of Mines

Tata Power Community Development Trust joins hands with the Anupam Kher studio to support film ‘Tanvi the great’ to promote Neurodiversity Awareness across India

Tata Power Community Development Trust, through its flagship initiative Pay Autention, has joined hands with The Anupam Kher Studio to support the theatrical release of “Tanvi The Great”, a powerful cinematic narrative that sheds light on Autism Spectrum Disorder through the resilience and brilliance of a young girl determined to chase her dreams.

Ministries and Corporate brass from over 20 Countries to participate in India Energy Storage Week (IESW) 2025

With an ambitious goal to further enhance the government of India’s vision for EV, Energy Storage, Green Hydrogen, and Renewable Energy industries, leading industry body India Energy Storage Alliance (IESA) will host the 11th edition of IESW from July 8 to July 10, 2025.

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