Solarium, NISE sign MoU to develop solar-based heating solutions for cold regions
Solarium Green Energy Ltd has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE), under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, to jointly develop advanced solar-based heating technologies.
Mitsubishi announces $3.9 billion investment in U.S. community solar
Nexamp will receive investment to build community solar projects, reported Tokyo-based news outlet Nikkei.
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.
Husk Power Systems receives $5 million debt financing from IFC
The financing package will enable Husk Power Systems to develop and operate up to 108 mini-grid sites in Nigeria.
Malaysia introduces rooftop solar aggregation scheme
Malaysia’s first rooftop aggregation initiative for solar systems is now live. The program allows homeowners to lease or rent their rooftop for solar generation, with the electricity produced sold to commercial and domestic customers within a 5 km radius.
How to combine photovoltaics with rainwater harvesting
Scientists have developed a system that harvests rainwater running off PV panels for household use or hydrogen production. Their analysis showed that, in the southern Sahel, the system can meet both the energy and water requirements for electrolysis, with surplus rainwater covering up to 50% of a household’s daily water demand.
Global investment in off-grid solar down 30% in 2024
Off-grid solar investment fell 30% in 2024, with early-stage firms and productive-use tech hit hardest, says Gogla. The global association for the off-grid solar energy industry adds that scale-ups attracted 77% of the nearly $300 million invested, signaling stronger commercial viability among mature players.
Leveraging ESG Tech for a resilient and decentralized energy grid
According to the “Energy Statistics India 2024” report by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, total emissions from the energy sector have been on the rise, underscoring the urgency for sustainable energy practices and stronger ESG-aligned interventions.
“Distributed renewable energy should serve as an inclusive, community-centric growth engine”: ISA Director General
Ashish Khanna, Director General of International Solar Alliance, highlighted the need to enable private-sector investments in driving technology and innovation for distributed renewable energy, while the government focuses on developing the policy and regulatory framework and results-based financing to make these solutions affordable for the poor.
India’s municipal green bonds market could mobilise up to $2.5 billion with right reforms: CEEW Green Finance Centre
A report by the CEEW Green Finance Centre (CEEW-GFC) says 60% of municipal bonds by value issued so far could have been labelled green but were not, missing cost-saving and investor opportunities. It recommends targeted reforms and structured support to help municipalities access climate finance at scale.
