SECI signs 125 MW/ 500 MWh battery storage sale agreement with KSEB
JSW Energy will develop, operate and maintain the BESS in Kerala with the primary objective of making it available to KSEB for charging/discharging of the BESS on an on-demand basis.
India’s solar exports face new U.S. tariff hurdles but are expected to stay competitive
India’s solar exports vis a vis other countries could still continue to remain competitive, though the margins could take a marginal hit.
Mauritius hosts SolarX Accelerator Programme in collaboration with International Solar Alliance and Business Mauritius
The two-day SolarX Accelerator Programme in Mauritius brought together 35 startups from across Asia and APAC region to accelerate the development and deployment of innovative solar solutions.
“Indian solar manufacturers cannot merely catch up—we must lead”
Suhas Donthi, CEO of Emmvee, speaks with pv magazine about India’s evolving role in the global solar supply chain, the risks of oversupply, and what it will take for Indian manufacturers to lead on the world stage.
International PV module pricing may rise to $0.11/W by year end
International PV module prices, driven by Chinese averages, will likely rise from $0.08/W to $0.10/W today to $0.11/W by the end of 2025 and potentially $0.13/W by 2027, says Clean Energy Associates (CEA), noting that heterojunction and back-contact technologies now make up 12% of global module capacity.
JSW Energy completes acquisition of O2 Power
JSW Energy has completed the acquisition of 4.7 GW renewable energy platform O2 Power at an enterprise valuation of around INR 12,468 crore.
Current UV tests overestimate TOPCon solar module degradation
Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE (Fraunhofer ISE) has found that current UV testing methods overestimate degradation in tunnel oxide passivated contact (TOPCon) solar modules, as dark storage after UV exposure causes temporary efficiency losses that largely reverse under sunlight.
Kosol Energie secures 400 MW PV module order for NTPC’s Khavda Solar Project
Kosol Energie spokesperson told pv magazine that out of the total 400 MW solar module order, 55 MW has already been supplied to the Khavda project site. The balance will be supplied in the next two-three months.
Waaree Renewable Technologies debuts on National Stock Exchange
Waaree Renewable Technologies Ltd, solar EPC arm of Waaree Group, has installed over 1.82 GW of solar projects and is currently managing the execution of an additional 1.7 GW of projects. National Stock Exchange (NSE) debut provides the company with wider stakeholder engagement, and enhanced capital access to drive future expansion.
Peru plans to reach 3 GW of PV capacity by 2028
Peru aims to add 2.5 GW of new PV capacity by 2028 through 14 solar projects, bringing its total installations to nearly 3 GW, according to the Peruvian Ministry of Energy and Mines (MINEM).
