The next evolution in solar degradation, unavailability
US-based software provider Solesca presents new ways of handling PV system unavailability and solar module degradation. Engineers have a key role to play in this evolution, ensuring more accurate and reliable energy predictions for solar projects.
Onix Renewable begins work on 1,959 MW decentralized solar project in Maharashtra
Onix Renewable Ltd has commenced development of a 1,959 MW solar power project in Maharashtra under the Mukhyamantri Saur Krushi Vahini Yojana 2.0.
Advait, HG Infra secure BESS purchase agreements with GUVNL
Advait Energy Transitions and H.G. Infra Engineering have secured battery energy storage purchase agreements (BESPA) with Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd (GUVNL) for capacities allocated under GUVNL’s Phase IV tender.
NTPC Green Energy wins 80 MW/320 MWh battery storage project in Kerala
NTPC Green Energy Ltd (NGEL) and Opera Energy have emerged as winners in NHPC’s tender for setting up standalone battery energy storage systems (BESS) in Kerala, supported by viability gap funding.
Falling Li-ion battery prices mirror solar photovoltaics trends: Is there a role for second-life batteries before recycling?
Lithium-ion batteries are everywhere, powering everything from consumer electronics to electric vehicles, residential PV storage systems, and, more recently, mitigating curtailment in large-scale wind and solar power plants. EVs are driving large-scale demand for Li-ion batteries which will result in substantial volumes of spent batteries in the near future. This scenario highlights the potential for repurposing EV batteries for second-life stationary applications, which could maximise their value before recycling. However, to fully realise this opportunity, several economic, technical, and regulatory challenges must be addressed and resolved.
Cooling bifacial PV modules with mist
Scientists have placed mist nozzles inside a bifacial PV module and measured it under an extremely hot climate. The module was found to generate up to 37% more electricity on sunny days and up to 46% more on cloudy days compared to standard monofacial panels.
Exicom unveils new DC fast charger, built for enhanced efficiency and reliability
India’s Exicom has launched its next-generation DC fast charger, Harmony Direct 2.0, engineered for reliability and efficiency in EV charging. The charger is powered by India’s first indigenously developed EV charger controller platform.
India on track to surpass 2030 emission reduction target
India’s energy sector emission intensity could decrease by 48–57% by 2030 compared to 2005 levels—according to a new emissions modelling analysis by the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW) and the Alliance for an Energy Efficient Economy (AEEE).
Australian researchers develop stable, high-current density water flow battery
Engineers at Monash University have a developed a next-generation water-based battery suitable for application in residential use and compatible with rooftop solar in real time.
Alpex Solar posts 187% growth in net profit to INR 83.48 crore in FY 2025
Consolidated operational revenues are up 89.1% to INR 780.15 crore in FY 2025.
