In a new monthly column for pv magazine, the International Solar Energy Society (ISES) explains why potential trade disruptions in the global PV supply chain are substantially different from those related to coal, oil and gas.

Adani Green Energy has reported a total income of INR 3,122 crore ($372.83 million) and consolidated net profit of INR 629 crore for the first quarter of FY 2024-25.

Rays Power Infra will use the funds to develop solar and wind parks with a cumulative capacity of around 3 GW. Additionally, it will invest in both backward and forward integration of its business.

Employment creation and skill development have been at the core of this budget. While there is a lot of emphasis on skill development, there needs to be an emphasis on how money is allocated for skilling and reselling of people for the clean energy sector. 

National Solar Energy Federation of India (NSEFI) expects budget to accelerate renewable energy uptake across MSMEs and hard-to-abate industrial sectors.

Multiple factors affect the productive lifespan of a residential solar panel. In the first part of this series, we look at the solar panels themselves.

ReNew has inaugurated a 400 MW solar project in Rajasthan. The project is part of a 600 MW power purchase agreement with Solar Energy Corp. of India (SECI) for 25 years.

Hydrogen electrolysers are emerging as key players in grid balancing and energy storage strategies worldwide. By converting excess renewable electricity into hydrogen during periods of low demand, electrolysers offer a scalable solution to store energy for later use.

Import of solar glass will attract 10% customs duty from October. Further, the list of exempted equipment for solar cell and panel production has been expanded.

Mandating stringent quality and performance standards is imperative to safeguard consumers from potential exploitation in the burgeoning rooftop solar market. The technology to do this exists, but we need to see if the will is there.

While companies grapple with razor-thin margins, these price wars are accelerating the adoption of solar power globally.

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has expanded its partnership with Rolls-Royce to research hydrogen fuel system technology for enabling use of hydrogen in aviation.

Elastocalorics have the potential to replace current air conditioning and heating systems, offering significant energy savings when paired with technologies such as photovoltaics.

Tecnimont will carry out an engineering design study for a 200,000 metric ton-per-year green ammonia plant. Nextchem will provide its digital tool, ArcHy, to optimize renewable power usage, resulting in capex and opex efficiency of the plant lifecycle and minimizing the cost of ammonia.

SolarPower Europe argues in a new position paper that regulators and policymakers should create a sector-specific strategy to address the growing threat of cyberattacks.

The third edition of the Sinovoltaics financial stability report ranking lists India-based Abhishek Corp, Insolartion Energy, Waaree Renewable Technologies, and Solex Energy, all based in India, followed by U.S.-based First Solar as the top five. Six additional manufacturers entered the global ranking.

Bluebird Solar is expanding its PV module manufacturing capacity to 1.2 GW per year with the addition of an 800 MW fully automated line at its facility in Greater Noida. Cliantech Solutions will supply and install production equipment from leading companies.

The new venture is expected to bring 2 GW of solar module manufacturing capacity to the US market within 18 to 24 months.

Trina Solar says it has started evaluating potential violations of some of its patents for tunnel oxide passivated contact (TOPCon) tech. One of the patents focuses on the number of busbars and their width in TOPCon solar panels.

The World Trade Organization (WTO) Secretariat has criticized China for an alleged lack of transparency in its state support framework and has urged the nation to improve its subsidy notification process.

Jakson Green has secured a credit facility of INR 2.96 billion ($35.38 million) from First Abu Dhabi Bank (Mumbai) to fuel its international expansion. The first beneficiary of this funding will be Jakson Green’s upcoming solar and battery storage project in Uzbekistan.

JSW Neo Energy, an arm of JSW Energy, has received a letter of award from Solar Energy Corp. of India Ltd for setting up a 500 MW solar power project along with 250 MW/500 MWh of energy storage systems. It has also secured a 300 MW solar power project from Karnataka Renewable Energy Development Ltd.

Tesla has received a giant order from U.S. developer Intersect Power, equating to around 165% of the total battery energy storage systems it deployed in Q2 2024, which saw the highest quarterly deployment in the company’s history to date.

The 2 GW factory, expandable to 4 GW, is located just outside of Bengaluru. It will produce hyper modular proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolyzers to meet the growing demand for green hydrogen from customers in India and around the world.

With Union Budget to be presented next week, developers hope for reduction in GST [goods and services tax] and import duties on solar components, and deferral of the ALMM [Approved List of Models and Manufacturers] imposition until domestic supplies are sufficient.

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.

By integrating solar PV modules, commercial buildings can not only significantly reduce their environmental impact but also reap financial benefits and improve public image.

The EV charging sector is on the brink of unprecedented growth, with a trillion-dollar investment forecasted by 2040. While the path to this future is fraught with challenges, it also offers immense opportunities for innovation and economic growth.

Continued government support, coupled with strategic investments in technology and infrastructure, will be crucial in realizing India’s renewable energy goals and cementing its position as a global leader in solar module manufacturing.

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.