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.
India added 44.2 GW of new solar modules and 7.5 GW of cell manufacturing capacity in H1 2025: Mercom
TOPCon led module manufacturing capacity additions with 39.9 GW, followed by 3 GW of monocrystalline modules. For the first time, 1.2 GW of HJT module capacity was added in the country.
Adani Green switches on 408.1 MW renewable energy projects at Khavda
Adani Green Energy Ltd has operationalized 87.5 MW solar, 124.8 MW wind, and 195.8 MW hybrid power projects at Khavda, Gujarat, through its various stepdown subsidiaries.
KAUST achieves 28.7% efficiency in perovskite-perovskite-silicon tandem solar cell
An international team of researchers led by King Abdullah University of Science and Technology has fabricated a triple junction perovskite-perovskite-silicon tandem solar cell that achieved a world record efficiency for this cell architecture. The device incorporates stabilized perovskites that ensure improved performance and stability.
US grid-scale storage leaps 63%, residential 132%
A report from the American Clean Power Association (ACP) and Wood Mackenzie indicates the utility-scale energy storage sector added 4.9 GW in the April-to-June quarter, representing 63% year-on-year growth, while residential storage increased by 608 MW.
Premier Energies secures solar electrification orders in West Africa
Premier Energies Ltd has secured contracts worth $19.95 million for the supply and installation of solar power systems in the Republic of Benin, West Africa.
The Hydrogen Stream: Japanese researchers develop green rust catalyst
Japanese researchers have developed a green rust–based catalyst for sodium borohydride, while South Korean scientists have created a framework to assess liquid hydrogen storage tanks for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV).
Oyster Renewable secures INR 1,844 crore loan for 342 MW solar-wind hybrid project
Oyster Renewable Energy has achieved financial closure for its 342 MW solar-wind hybrid power project in Madhya Pradesh by securing a project loan of INR 1,844 crore from Union Bank of India.
Loom Solar launches 10 kW three-phase hybrid inverter for C&I solar
Loom Solar has introduced the Fusion 103H three-phase 10kW/48V hybrid inverter combining the functions of a traditional solar inverter and a battery inverter in a single device. The inverter is designed for both on-grid and off-grid use and is suitable for larger homes, commercial buildings, and industries.
Silver price surge drives PV makers to cut silver usage further
The price of silver rose above $44 per ounce this week after gaining more than 30% in six months, with silver expert Philip Newman telling pv magazine it could exceed $50 per ounce next year, raising pressure on PV module makers to curb silver use.
