MNRE issues draft security guidelines for rooftop solar inverters and communication devices
India’s Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has released draft guidelines outlining the data communication and cybersecurity architecture for remote monitoring systems (RMS) used in grid-connected rooftop solar installations.
Gujarat invites bids for 4 GWh battery storage projects
Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd (GUVNL) has invited bids to set up 2 GW/4 GWh of standalone battery energy storage systems (BESS) across Gujarat, connected to the intra-state transmission system (In-STS), with a two-cycle daily charge/discharge operation.
The solar-plus-storage opportunity: How developers can lead India’s renewable transition
With solar plus battery storage systems emerging as the go-to solution for consistent, green, and economically viable power, the energy landscape is being reshaped. From industrial clusters to corporate campuses, the appetite for storage-backed solar installations is growing rapidly.
Waaree Energies launches Waaree Prime+ mobile app to empower solar integrators
In addition to offering incentives, Waaree Prime+ digital platform provides solar integrators with the tools, training, and support needed to elevate their careers and grow their businesses.
Solar myths and misconceptions put to sword
In a new monthly column for pv magazine, the International Solar Energy Society debunks old and new urban legends about solar energy.
Sunbolt introduces pre-assembled solar ‘backyarder’ kit
The kit includes two 50 W solar panels, a 400 W inverter, and two batteries and powers devices directly with 120V GFCI ports and USB ports.
Global average solar LCOE stood at $0.043/kWh in 2024, says IRENA
The International Renewable Energy Agency’s latest report finds little change in the global average levelized cost of electricity for utility-scale solar plants year-on-year, while the global average total installed cost of utility-scale solar projects fell by 11%.
Just 3% of India’s 2032 wind and solar target can power its entire EV fleet: Ember
Reliably meeting EV charging requirements from renewables requires demand-shifting mechanisms like time-of-day tariffs in conjunction with infrastructure improvements.
India’s auto industry can cut emissions by 87% through green electricity, low-carbon steel: CEEW
India’s automobile industry can cut its manufacturing emissions by up to 87% by 2050 with a shift to 100% renewable energy, green steel, and partnerships with suppliers to cut emissions, finds a new study by the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW).
Vena Energy signs India’s first load-following renewable power purchase agreement with SECI
Vena Energy has signed a load-following 100 MW renewable power purchase agreement (PPA) with the Solar Energy Corp. of India (SECI).
