Highlights

The demand-supply gap for skilled workers in solar and green hydrogen sectors is a significant challenge for India’s transition towards a sustainable future. However, by prioritizing comprehensive skilling initiatives and fostering strong collaborations between the government, educational institutions, and industry stakeholders, the nation can effectively bridge this gap and unlock the full potential of its renewable energy and sustainability ambitions.

Solar manufacturers have until April 19 to submit bid for domestic manufacturing and supply of glass-to-backsheet bifacial solar modules with made-in-India PV cells.

Researchers in the United Kingdom have analyzed lithium-ion battery thermal runaway off-gas and have found that nickel manganese cobalt (NMC) batteries generate larger specific off-gas volumes, while lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries are a greater flammability hazard and show greater toxicity, depending on relative state of charge (SOC).

Chinese manufacturer Jolywood is currently applying a laser-assisted firing process in TOPCon solar cell manufacturing that can reportedly increase contact quality and corrosion resistance, while also reducing production costs. Scientists at the University of South Wales have investigated the impact of this production process on the quality of TOPCon cells and have found it “significantly” improve their reliability.

The Ministry of New & Renewable Energy, Government of India, has extended the deadline for submission of R&D proposals under National Green Hydrogen Mission, to April 27, 2024.

ReNew surpassed a cumulative installed renewables capacity of 10 GW as on March 31, 2024.  Out of this, the company added 1.94 GW of RE assets (1,174 MW of solar and 768 MW of wind energy) in FY 2023-24.

MAN Truck & Bus says it will deliver 200 hydrogen vehicles to customers in Europe and some non-European countries by as early as 2025, while Provaris has revealed plans to develop a gaseous hydrogen import facility in Rotterdam.

With its versatility and potential for decarbonization, hydrogen is scripting a new chapter in the narrative of clean energy.

Juniper Green Energy commissioned the 105 MW solar power project in a record time, almost nine months ahead of the scheduled date. The project benefits from a 25-year power purchase agreement with Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co. Ltd (MSEDCL).

The order book comprises solar EPC projects (including Scorpius Trackers) worth INR 1,448 crore and EV Leasing solutions worth INR 335 crore.