Copper demand to rise 24% by 2035, says Wood Mackenzie
Demand for copper, often considered as one of the most valuable alternatives to silver in solar manufacturing, is expected to increase by almost a quarter globally by the middle of next decade. Wood Mackenzie says the energy transition is one of four ‘disruptors’ that could cause demand to increase further.
Adani Green switches on 50 MW solar at Khavda
With the commissioning of the 50 MW plant at Khavda, Adani Green Energy Ltd’s total operational renewable energy capacity has increased to 16,729.80 MW.
BluPine Energy secures 150 MW project in SJVN’s FDRE auction
BluPine Energy will develop a renewable energy project coupled with energy storage system to supply firm renewable power during peak hours daily under a 25-year power purchase agreement.
COP30: What’s at stake for carbon markets
Carbon markets operate on trust: stakeholders must believe that the emission reductions credited are real, measurable, and permanent. Inconsistent methodologies, poorly monitored projects, and a lack of transparency have undermined confidence in certain markets. As discussions advance at COP30 in Belém, establishing universally accepted standards and accountability frameworks will be essential.
Saatvik Green Energy receives orders worth INR 689.47 crore for supply of solar PV modules
Saatvik Green Energy announced today that it has received orders for the supply of high-efficiency solar PV modules worth INR 689.47 crore. The orders have been placed by multiple private-sector power producers and EPC installers across India.
Vertical floating PV plant comes online in Germany
Sinn Power has deployed a 1.8 MW vertical solar array on a quarry lake in the Bavarian municipality of Gilching. The company highlights the ecological benefits of the vertical system configuration and, perhaps surprisingly, its high resistance to storms.
ArcelorMittal starts BIPV module production in France
ArcelorMittal has started producing its Helioroof building-integrated PV modules in France. The steelmaker says the system aims to simplify energy retrofits for commercial and industrial roofs.
ReNew Energy Global receives $8.15 per share buyout offer from Masdar-led consortium
ReNew Energy Global Plc has announced that it has received a best and final non-binding buyout proposal from Masdar, CPP Investments, the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, and Sumant Sinha. The offer of $8.15 per share represents an increase of $1.08 per share, or 15.3%, from the initial non-binding proposal dated December 10, 2024.
Gautam Solar receives ALMM and BIS approval for 640 Wp TOPCon PV modules
Gautam Solar has announced that its 640 Wp R-Series TOPCon solar modules have received approvals from both the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) and the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS).
Ciel & Terre unveils new honeycomb structure for floating PV
The new Fusio floating structure features a triangular design and is said to be particularly suited to markets such as India and Southeast Asia. Tilt angles can be configured at either 5° or 12°.
