RenewSys TOPCon solar cells added to ALMM List II
RenewSys’s bifacial n-type TOPCon solar cells, with peak output ranging from 8.03 W to 8.54 W and efficiencies between 24% and 25.60%, have been included in the list.
Batteries: The game has changed – and it’s not what you think
A single benchmark no longer exists. In some cases, charging speed is what matters; in others, it is energy density, and in still others, cost and scalability. In other words, the battery is ceasing to be a simple component. It is becoming the transversal energy infrastructure of the next industrial cycle. And those who can control not only the technology but also production, integration, and the grid will have an advantage that will be difficult to recover.
Solex Energy commits INR 4,000 crore to 5 GW solar cell facility, 10 GW BESS factory in Gujarat
Solex Energy has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Government of Gujarat to set up a 5 GW solar cell manufacturing facility and a 10 GW battery energy storage system (BESS) factory in the state, with a total planned investment of INR 4,000 crore.
Solar on canals reduces water evaporation by 70% and algae growth by 85%
The 1.6 MW Nexus pilot project in California has demonstrated that solar panels installed over irrigation canals can significantly reduce water evaporation and algae growth by 85%, while also showing operational efficiency.
Rays Power Infra commissions 1.1 GW of solar capacity in FY 2026
Rays Power Infra today announced that it has commissioned 1.1 GW of solar capacity in the financial year 2026, marking its largest single-year addition to date. The installations, spread across Karnataka, Rajasthan and Gujarat, take the company’s cumulative commissioned portfolio beyond 2.4 GWp.
Anker Solix launches 7 kWh modular battery with 5 kW bidirectional inverter
The system features AI-driven energy management, 10,000-cycle battery life, and scalable expansion up to 126 kWh.
Why solar + storage needs intelligence before scale
The intelligent integration of solar and storage is no longer optional. Data-driven approaches are essential to ensure compliance, efficiency, and long-term reliability. Building systems with insight not only prevents costly mistakes but also creates an energy ecosystem that is not just larger, but smarter, more resilient, and adaptable to future demands.
GE Vernova to deliver pumped-storage technology for 1.35 GW hydropower plant in India
GE Vernova has secured an order from Megha Engineering & Infrastructures Ltd to deliver nine 150 MW pumped-storage units for the 1.35 GW Upper Sileru hydropower plant in India. This marks the company’s second pumped-storage project with MEIL in India.
Uttar Pradesh concludes 375 MW/1,500 MWh BESS tender at INR 6.45/kWh
Uttar Pradesh Power Corp. Ltd (UPPCL) has allocated 1,500 MWh (375 MW × 4 hours) of standalone battery energy storage system (BESS) capacity at a tariff of INR 6.45-6.46/kWh.
AMPIN Energy Transition commissions 500 MWp wind-solar hybrid project in Rajasthan
AMPIN Energy Transition has commissioned 500 MWp of interstate transmission system (ISTS)-connected wind-solar hybrid capacity in the Indian state of Rajasthan, marking its first integrated hybrid project supplying power to distribution companies (DISCOMs) and corporate customers.
