Attero announces INR 150 crore investment to expand e-waste and copper recycling capacity across India
Once the new plants are commissioned, Attero’s overall processing capacity across e-waste and metals recovery will reach 244,000 tonnes per annum.
NTPC’s 735 MW Nokh solar project now fully operational
NTPC’s 735 MW (3 × 245 MW) Nokh solar project in Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan, has become fully operational following the recent commissioning of the final 78 MW capacity at Plot-1.
Astronergy launches 750 W anti-dust TOPCon solar module
The Chinese manufacturer said its new Astro 7 TOPCon module features an innovative self-cleaning frame and a power conversion efficiency of 23.2%.
The Hydrogen Stream: IIT Kanpur, HBTU to jointly establish Centre of Excellence for Green Hydrogen in Uttar Pradesh
The Centre of Excellence, operated from the campus of IIT Kanpur and HBTU Kanpur, will prioritize research and development focused on green hydrogen production, storage, transportation, safety standards, testing, demonstrations, and industrial use. Special emphasis will be on applied research and technological solutions for industries such as refineries, fertilizers, transportation, manufacturing, and energy systems.
Wood Mackenzie predicts 2-year decline in global solar inverter demand
Wood Mackenzie’s latest analysis expects market uncertainty in China, Europe and the U.S. to cause two consecutive years of contraction in the global solar inverter market, forecasting a fall to 577 GWac this year and 523 GWac in 2026.
ReNew secures long-term agreement with Google for 150 MW solar project in Rajasthan
Following this solar agreement, ReNew’s committed commercial and industrial (C&I) portfolio expands to 2.7 GW (2 GW commissioned and 700 MW under construction). Additionally, it has 700 MW in the pipeline.
Bihar selects GreenCo Energies, Sun Petrochemicals for 2.12 GW of pump storage projects
Bihar State Power Generation Co. Ltd (BSPGCL) has selected GreenCo Energies and Sun Petrochemicals for the development of 2.12 GW of pumped storage power projects in the hilly areas of Nawada district
Italy assigns 1.1 GW in PV auction open to projects with ‘non-Chinese’ modules
The procurement exercise, the second solar auction under Italy’s Fer X incentive scheme and first to exclude the use of Chinese solar modules, cells and inverters for projects above 1 MW in size, concluded with a final average price of €0.06637/kWh.
The future of impact funding: Aligning capital with sustainable outcomes
The largest area of green financing is energy-efficient machinery, which supports MSMEs in modernising production lines and reducing operational energy consumption. Significant capital is also being channelled into rooftop solar installations, electric vehicles, and enterprises operating in the water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) sectors, across clusters such as manufacturing, healthcare, and food processing.
Waaree secures ALMM approval for 5.25 GW solar cell capacity
Waaree Energies’ advanced solar cell manufacturing facility located at Degam, Chikhli, Navsari (Gujarat) has been ALMM enlisted with a total approved capacity of 5.25 GW per annum. This includes 3,923 MW of n-type TOPCon cells and 1,328 MW of p-type PERC bifacial cells.
