A BloombergNEF study estimates India’s energy sector investment and spending under its net-zero scenario at $12.4 trillion over 2024-50, 34% (or about $3 trillion) higher than in the economic transition scenario.

Gopal Kabra, founder and CEO of GK Energy, speaks to pv magazine about the solar pump market in India, key drivers, and future outlook.

The three-day event in New Delhi will bring together thought leaders, policymakers, industry experts, and innovators from around the world to explore the latest advancements in green hydrogen technology.

Alpex Solar plans to double its PV module manufacturing capacity to 2.4 GW by FY 2026. The company is also exploring gigawatt-scale solar cell manufacturing.

Sunsure Energy has secured INR 226 crore ($27 million) long-term debt financing from Tata Capital Ltd to support its 75 MWp of open-access solar projects in Uttar Pradesh.

SmartHelio’s solar analytical tool leverages socio-economic and climate data to deliver high accuracy in predictive analytics.

Sweden-based Innoventum has launched a solar carport line equipped with bifacial modules in a larch wood structure. The solution may include electric vehicle charging, energy storage, LED lighting, and inverter systems.

Private equity investor Actis has become a strategic partner in a 3.5 GW/4.5 GWh solar-plus-storage project in the Philippines. The project is poised to become the world’s largest integrated renewables and energy storage installation upon completion. Actis is investing $600 million for a 40% equity stake.

Oriana Power will build and operate a 128 MW ground-mounted solar power plant for captive consumption by Dalmia Cement (Bharat) Ltd. The plant is set for commissioning within 12 months.

In this article for pv magazine, Naresh Mansukhani, chief executive officer, Juniper Green Energy, writes about the barriers to India’s transition to green energy and suggests the way forward.

Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has carved out renewable business vertical amid energy transition led growth in its infrastructure segment.

Uniper says it has launched its Hydrogen Pilot Cavern (HPC) Krummhörn plant in Germany with nearly 500,000 cubic meters of green hydrogen storage, while Air Liquide has inaugurated a 20 MW electrolysis plant in Oberhausen, Germany.

Conceived by Chinese scientists, the cell was built with new surface reconstruction strategy based on the use of 1,4-butanediamine (BDA) and ethylenediammonium diiodide (EDAI2) as surface modifiers. The device was able to retain 79.7% of its initial efficiency after 550 h.

Solar Energy Corp. of India (SECI) has allocated 1.5 GW of capacity to eleven companies in its second electrolyzer manufacturing tender.

The US Navy has funded Danish research on preventing biofouling while maintaining visible light transmission on underwater solar cells. The top solution uses ultra-low concentrations of nano-sized, seawater-soluble pigments. Power generation stayed close to 100% after 13 weeks underwater.

Tata Power’s step-down arm TP Solar Ltd has commenced commercial production of solar cells with an initial capacity of 2 GW at its 4.3 GW integrated PV cell and module plant in Tirunelveli.

India’s Grew Energy will introduce its p-type mono PERC and n-type TOPCon solar modules at RE+ 2024.

Solis has developed new 125 kW and 60 kW string inverters for the U.S. and Canadian markets, both with a maximum efficiency of at least 98.5%

The German government says that the H2Mare OffgridWind project in Denmark has connected two electrolyzers to a wind turbine for hydrogen production, while Ontras Gastransport and H2 Energy Europe have agreed to define the technical and commercial framework for hydrogen transportation in its Green Octopus Mitteldeutschland pipeline project.

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.

“Solar manufacturing and technology must be democratized to help developing countries. Empowering the least developed countries and small island developing states should be a top priority,” said prime minister Narendra Modi in his inaugural address at the first International Solar Festival 2024.

Sweden’s Enerpoly has ambitious plans to make its 6,500m2 plant the center of global and European zinc-ion battery innovation. It is aiming for final capacity of 100 MWh annually by 2026.

Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd (GUVNL) is accepting bids to set up standalone battery energy storage systems (BESS), connected with the State Grid, for an aggregate storage capacity of 800 MWh (400 MW x 2 hours). It may offer an additional 800 MWh (400 MW x2 hours) under green shoe option to successful bidders provided they match the lowest discovered price.

Bharat Petroleum Corp. Ltd (BPCL) aims to build 2 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2025 and 10 GW by 2035

EVLO Energy Storage has developed a 5 MWh battery system with a two-hour to four-hour duration in a 20-foot container.

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.

The solar industry is at a crossroads. While demand for PV installations is higher than ever, systemic overcapacity, falling prices, and financial losses across the supply chain threaten to undermine the industry’s long-term sustainability.

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.

Software can boost production and mitigate risks

Real-time data visibility is the most crucial aspect of modern supply chain management. Companies should utilize Internet of Things (IoT) devices, blockchain technology and cloud-based platforms to monitor their global supply chain networks. This gives key details on inventory levels, manufacturing progress, and shipping schedules.