India installed ‘record’ 24.5 GW of solar power capacity in CY2024
India added about 24.5 GW of new solar capacity in the twelve months ending Dec. 2024, the highest recorded capacity in any previous year.
The ease of financing in the solar sector
Innovative models that provide pay-as-you-go solar systems, peer-to-peer energy trading, and crowdfunding platforms could expand access to renewable energy for underserved communities.
The shift to advanced battery technologies for a sustainable future
With the growing integration of renewable energy solutions in power grids, the demand for efficient energy storage solutions is only set to grow. Taking cognizance of the advancements in battery technology, India today stands at the cusp of a major revolution.
GEAPP joins ISA’s multi-donor trust fund initiative to mobilize $100 million solar finance
The Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP) has strengthened its partnership with International Solar Alliance (ISA) by signing ISA’s Multi-Donor Trust Fund, which aims to mobilize $100 million to fund high-impact solar energy projects.
Solidus Techno Power to install 110 MWp solar project for consumption by steel manufacturer
Solidus Techno Power will spearhead engineering, procurement, and construction of a 110 MWp solar project for captive consumption by Jogindra Group.
Three-phase inverters for commercial solar storage applications
Solis has introduced three-phase energy storage inverters, in a power range from 29.9 kW to 50 kW, for commercial-scale solar energy storage applications.
Why timely solar project delivery matters more than ever in 2025
India’s renewable energy sector symbolizes hope—for environmental sustainability, economic growth, and global leadership. However, poor execution could derail this vision. The renewable energy industry cannot afford to repeat mistakes seen in infrastructure, where overcommitting and underdelivering have compromised credibility and delayed progress.
Germany hits 62.7% renewables in 2024 electricity mix, with solar contributing 14%
The Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems (Fraunhofer ISE) reports that Germany generated 72.2 TWh of solar in Germany in 2024, accounting for 14% of total electricity generation.
Australian startup offers retractable PV sytem with containerized vanadium redox flow battery
A Western Australia-based hybrid solar and battery system developer has demonstrated its hybrid units deployed in remote locations for businesses and communities can potentially replace around 150 litres of diesel per day.
Oriano switches on 211.2 MW solar of ArcelorMittal’s 975 MW hybrid RE project
The 211.2 MW AC (295 MW DC) solar PV project in the Kurnool district, Andhra Pradesh, is part of ArcelorMittal Nippon Group’s ambitious 975 MW hybrid renewable energy project to decarbonize its Hazira plant operations.
