Optimizing residential PV-driven heat pumps with lithium-ion batteries reduces LCOE by 7%
Scientists in Spain have simulated the combination of power-to-heat-to-power storage systems with lithium-ion batteries to supply energy needs and heat pump production of an electrified dwelling. PV self-consumption was found to increase by up to 20% and levelized cost of energy decrease by 7%.
India installed 24 GW solar in FY2025, says JMK Research
India installed 23.8 GW of new solar capacity in FY2025, including 16.9 GW from utility-scale, 5,148 MW rooftop and 1,785 MW offgrid installations.
NTPC REL tenders BoS of 1 GW solar in Rajasthan
NTPC Renewable Energy Ltd (NTPC REL) has tendered the balance of system (BoS) package for 1 GW of grid-connected solar PV projects at Bikaner, Rajasthan.
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.
Robots to work with humans to demonstrate solar module installation
US electrical contractor Rosendin plans to demonstrate robotic-assisted solar module installation at a large-scale solar energy project under construction in Texas.
Sunsure Energy secures 11 MWp solar PPA with JSL Super Steel
The agreement will help displace 40% of the conventional energy consumed by JSL Super Steel’s Ghaziabad facility.
Mauritius hosts SolarX Accelerator Programme in collaboration with International Solar Alliance and Business Mauritius
The two-day SolarX Accelerator Programme in Mauritius brought together 35 startups from across Asia and APAC region to accelerate the development and deployment of innovative solar solutions.
JSW Energy completes acquisition of O2 Power
JSW Energy has completed the acquisition of 4.7 GW renewable energy platform O2 Power at an enterprise valuation of around INR 12,468 crore.
Waaree Renewable Technologies debuts on National Stock Exchange
Waaree Renewable Technologies Ltd, solar EPC arm of Waaree Group, has installed over 1.82 GW of solar projects and is currently managing the execution of an additional 1.7 GW of projects. National Stock Exchange (NSE) debut provides the company with wider stakeholder engagement, and enhanced capital access to drive future expansion.
Peru plans to reach 3 GW of PV capacity by 2028
Peru aims to add 2.5 GW of new PV capacity by 2028 through 14 solar projects, bringing its total installations to nearly 3 GW, according to the Peruvian Ministry of Energy and Mines (MINEM).
