Autonomous robot module installation trial fast tracks Victorian solar farm
The installation of almost 500,000 solar panels at Victorian solar farm will be completed this week, thanks in part to a collaboration with US robotics company Luminous, which has trialled its autonomous fleet at the site, during the construction phase.
Brazil imports 10.6 GW of solar modules in H1
Brazil imported 10.6 GW of solar modules in the first half of 2025, down slightly year over year as developers rushed to secure shipments before an import tax hike, according to Greener.
IEA-PVPS warns soiling costs solar industry billions per year
The International Energy Agency’s Photovoltaic Power Systems Programme (IEA-PVPS) says dust, pollution, and debris on solar panels reduce output by 4% to 7% worldwide, costing the industry billions of euros annually and making tailored mitigation increasingly urgent.
DISCOMs continue to exceed their 3% fiscal deficit limit, highlighting need for state oversight
Besides direct lending, states continue to fund DISCOMs through grants and subsidies, but ongoing financial losses suggest the need for enhanced fiscal discipline and operational oversight.
ACME Solar Holdings assigned ‘AA-/Stable’ rating by ICRA
ICRA Ltd has assigned ‘AA-’ credit rating with ‘Stable’ outlook on ACME Solar Holdings’ long-term non-fund based bank facilities. The rating reflects ACME Solar’s diversified portfolio across multiple locations and offtakers (primarily central), revenue visibility from long-term power purchase agreements (PPAs), optimal generation performance and comfortable debt coverage metrics.
NPC Incorporated, Gosan Tech partner on perovskite solar module manufacturing
The alliance aims to utilize Gosan’s advanced inkjet printing technology in the manufacturing of perovskite modules, mainly for the Japanese and US markets.
India installed 17.5 GW solar in first five months of this fiscal: ICRA report
India installed 17.5 GW of solar and 2.6 GW of wind power capacity in the first five months of FY2026 (April–August 2025), according to a new report by ICRA.
TotalEnergies sells 50% stake in 1.4 GW solar portfolio
TotalEnergies announced it is acquiring a 49% interest in natural gas assets in Oklahoma on the same day it announced it is selling a 50% stake in its North American solar portfolio.
SECI announces maiden debenture issue to strengthen renewable energy investments
Solar Energy Corp. of India’s maiden debenture issue received an overwhelming response with 43 bids totaling INR 2,156.75 crore, against the total issue size of INR 600 crore.
AI for climate action: Can technology save us from the crisis?
A modern grid must balance growing demand from new sources like electric vehicles (EVs) with the intermittent supply from renewable sources like solar and wind power. AI-powered smart grids use sophisticated algorithms to forecast power demand and match it with fluctuating renewable generation in real time.
