Silver-saving efforts ramping up in solar industry, says Heraeus
Rising silver prices are putting pressure on solar manufacturers, prompting greater focus on copper and other alternatives to reduce costs. Heraeus says it expects silver demand from photovoltaics to decline this year despite stable global installations.
Powertrac to set up 1 GWh BESS factory
Gujarat-based Powertrac Group has announced an investment of INR 600 crore to establish a 1 GWh containerized battery energy storage system (BESS) manufacturing facility. The facility will focus on lithium iron phosphate (LFP)-based battery pack assembly, along with in-house battery management system (BMS) development and integration.
India’s FY2027 budget shifts focus from renewable deployment to manufacturing, but execution challenges persist, says Wood Mackenzie
Clean energy spending rises 40% to $5 billion as government prioritises CCUS, domestic supply chains and strategic manufacturing. However, execution delays and underutilisation of allocated funds could limit the near-term impact, according to an analysis by Wood Mackenzie.
SJVN Ltd’s 250 MW/500 MWh BESS tender yields a tariff of INR 1.97 lakh/MW/month
SJVN Ltd’s tender for setting up 250 MW/500 MWh of standalone battery energy storage systems (BESS) in Haryana has discovered a tariff of INR 1.97 lakh/MW/month. Hardi Hydro Energy secured the full capacity at the quoted price.
Innovation Thru Energy brings ice-based thermal storage to India’s cold chain logistics sector
The IceBattery thermal energy storage system enables stable temperature control for perishable and sensitive cargo during rail and road transport without continuous power supply or diesel-powered refrigeration.
Advait Energy begins work on 50 MW/100 MWh BESS project for GUVNL
Advait Energy Transitions has commenced execution of a 50 MW/100 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) project awarded by Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd (GUVNL). It had secured the project under GUVNL’s Phase IV BESS tender on a build-own-operate (BOO) basis.
The impact of land slope on agrivoltaics feasibility
Brazilian scientists have developed a slope-based framework for agrivoltaics, finding that sites below 15% gradient offer the best balance between agricultural suitability and technical feasibility. Their review of 30 studies shows that steeper terrain can host PV systems with adapted designs, land-use limits, erosion risks, and rising installation costs.
Longi builds 27.25%-efficient back-contact solar cells with high-resistivity wafers
High-resistivity silicon wafers offer superior efficiency potential but are highly sensitive to edge recombination and mechanical damage, limiting their commercial use compared to more robust standard wafers. Researchers from Longi and Sun Yat-sen University demonstrated that integrating in-situ edge passivation unlocks this potential, significantly boosting back-contact solar cell fill factor and efficiency.
Polysilicon transactions remain subdued amid buyer hesitancy
In a new weekly update for pv magazine, OPIS, a Dow Jones company, provides a quick look at the main price trends in the global PV industry.
Saatvik Green Energy to acquire 49% stake in Intelligent Hydel Solutions
The move marks Saatvik’s entry into the independent power producer (IPP) segment with a 41 MW PPA-backed project in Maharashtra, advancing its transition from solar manufacturing and EPC to a fully integrated renewable energy platform.
