Aiko achieves 34.76% efficiency for 2-terminal perovskite-silicon tandem solar cell
The Chinese manufacturer said its 2-terminal 34.76%-efficient perovskite-silicon tandem lab-scale cell is based on heterojunction technology and developed by a collaboration of Solarlab Aiko Europe, Aiko headquarters, and its R&D in Yuwi, China.
Sembcorp completes acquisition of ReNew’s 300 MW solar asset in Rajasthan
Sembcorp has completed the acquisition of a 100% stake in ReNew’s 300 MW solar power project in Fatehgarh, Rajasthan.
Trina Solar completes sale of 5 GW U.S. module plant to T1 Energy
Trina Solar has completed the sale of its 5 GW US solar module factory to T1 Energy, exiting direct manufacturing while retaining a minority equity stake.
India eyes 230 GWh of energy storage to meet 300 GW peak power demand
With peak power demand expected to approach 300 GW in the coming years and electricity demand growing at 6–7% annually, India would require nearly 230 GWh of energy storage capacity by 2030 to ensure grid stability, flexibility and reliability—said Bhupinder Singh Bhalla, Former Secretary, MNRE, at the Indian Power & Energy Storage Conference 2025, organised by FICCI.
Juniper Green Energy’s 100 MWh merchant BESS nears completion with 60 MWh commissioned
Juniper Green Energy has successfully commissioned 60 MWh of its 100 MWh merchant battery energy storage system (BESS) in the Bikaner district of Rajasthan. The remaining 40 MWh capacity is expected to be commissioned shortly.
The Hydrogen Stream: NTPC NETRA to set up plasma gasification-based green hydrogen plant
NTPC’s R&D wing NETRA will set up a plasma gasification-based green hydrogen plant on its campus at Greater Noida. The plant will be designed to produce one tonne of green hydrogen per day.
WattPower surpasses 18 GW of inverter sales in India
WattPower has sold more than 18 GW of utility-scale string inverters across India over the last two and a half years.
Vikran Engineering secures INR 2,035 crore EPC order for 600 MW solar power projects in Maharashtra
Vikran Engineering Ltd has received an EPC order worth ₹2,035.26 crore from Onix Renewables Ltd for the development of 600 MW (AC) solar power projects across multiple locations in Maharashtra.
BNEF flags potential global solar slowdown in 2026 as China cools
BloombergNEF (BNEF) projects a slight year-on-year dip in global solar additions in 2026 as China’s growth eases, even as installations elsewhere continue to rise.
Why Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities will drive India’s next big solar jump
Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities are no longer behind in the solar journey, they are becoming the main growth drivers. With better government support, easier net-metering rules, and more awareness about savings, people in smaller cities are now ready for rooftop solar in a big way.
