Japan’s 27th solar auction concludes with average final price of $0.029/kWh
Japan has allocated 79 MW of PV capacity in its latest procurement exercise. The lowest price in the auction was JPY 0/kWh.
NTPC Green announces 250 MW Kadapa solar project in Andhra Pradesh fully operational
The 250 MW solar project in Kadapa district of Andhra Pradesh is now fully operational following the commercial operation of the remaining 91.6 MW capacity.
Qcells resumes US solar panel production after customs furlough
Qcells says it has resumed solar panel production at its Georgia manufacturing facilities after US Customs and Border Protection released seven solar cell shipments from South Korea that had been held under the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA), forcing a furlough of 1,000 workers and temporarily halting output at the second-largest module factory in the United States.
“Multi-dimensional renewable energy growth key to India’s long-term development and energy security”
India’s renewable energy expansion will extend beyond utility-scale projects to distributed renewable energy, green open access and emerging prosumer models enabled by digital platforms and the India Energy Stack as the nation advances toward its vision of becoming a developed nation by 2047.
ABB invests further $75 million to expand manufacturing and R&D footprint in India
ABB will invest a further $75 million in India during 2026 to significantly expand its manufacturing and research and development (R&D) capabilities for critical electrification and automation solutions.
The strategic turn in industrial energy procurement
Industrial energy procurement has broadened in scope. Tariffs remain an important part of the decision, alongside a wider set of considerations. Buyers now weigh reliability, predictability, sustainability, and long-term exposure alongside price.
The limits to growth: The Malaysian way of navigating the data centre boom
Malaysia’s rising power demand, driven by industrial growth and data centers, is exposing grid and capacity constraints, prompting policies like Corporate Renewable Energy Supply Scheme (CRESS) to enable corporate renewable procurement while maintaining system cost recovery. A key factor is the System Access Charge (SAC), whose uncertain future trajectory affects long-term solar PPAs and investment decisions, making scenario-based modelling crucial for assessing project bankability.
Oriana Power secures EPC contract for 234 MW floating solar plant in Jharkhand
Oriana Power has secured an INR 1,180.53 crore contract for the supply of plant and equipment, EPC, and long-term operation and maintenance of a 234 MW grid-tied floating solar PV plant at the Maithon Dam Reservoir.
China’s polysilicon prices fall again amid 480,000 MT inventory buildup
Global solar supply chains face renewed price pressure as weak post-holiday demand in China collides with high polysilicon stockpiles, pushing wafer costs lower and weighing on exporters ahead of policy changes.
Sunsure signs solar PPAs with Daeseung Autoparts, Ilgahng Automotive
Sunsure Energy has secured 8 MWp of solar power agreements to supply clean energy to the Tamil Nadu facilities of South Korean automotive companies.
