Commercial & Industrial PV

CleanMax has entered into a long-term joint venture with Japanese gas major Osaka Gas to help corporate clients in India transition to a low-carbon economy.

While many data centres have started using solar power as part of their energy sources, they still depend on grid energy because of regulatory issues like discom regulations and banking policies. To enhance the use of green energy and lessen reliance on fossil-fuel-based grid electricity, combining battery energy storage systems (BESS) with hybrid solar and wind power systems is a practical solution.

Clean Max Enviro Energy Solutions will set up a 16.50 MW captive wind-solar hybrid power project for offtake by chemical manufacturer Aarti Industries.

As India advances toward its Vision 2047 goals, solar module and cell manufacturing must be at the heart of the renewable energy strategy. While policy interventions like ALMM and production-linked incentives have laid a strong foundation, the next phase requires intensifying domestic raw material manufacturing and supply chains, scaling solar cell production with novel technologies, developing a skilled workforce to support advanced manufacturing, and elevating export competitiveness through quality certifications and trade agreements.

Researchers in Italy have developed a sun-tracking PV system design for stadium covers. The proposed approach is said to offer both strong structural response and high energy yield compared to systems based on fixed structures.

The annual solar additions are projected to further improve to 42 GW in FY 2026 and 46 GW in FY 2027, with residential rooftop segment driving expansion.

Textile major RMP Group will deploy Voltanova’s thermal energy storage system for its industrial operations.

Rooftop solar additions of 1.3 GW in Q4 2024 surpassed all previous quarterly installations.

Leveraging artificial intelligence, automation, and real-time data, ESG SaaS (software-as-a-service) systems enable companies to optimize energy use, enable and enhance transparency, and comply with regulatory requirements.

The solar energy industry continues to push the boundaries of efficiency and reliability. However, as innovative photovoltaic cell and module technologies emerge, they also bring a new set of challenges in durability and performance. A new report from IEA PVPS Task 13, titled “Degradation and Failure Modes in New Photovoltaic Cell and Module Technologies,” offers a comprehensive analysis of degradation and failure mechanisms in current photovoltaic technologies.