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Rooftop solar may ‘unintentionally’ exacerbate urban heat

New research from Hong Kong confirms that rooftop PV systems could raise daytime temperatures in urban environments. The scientists explained that although their findings highlight important urban resilience considerations, they should not detract from the broader benefits of PV systems for energy sustainability and carbon reduction.

Volks Energie wins second BPCL contract for solar plus lithium battery storage project

Volks Energie will deploy a solar-plus-storage system to provide off-grid power backup for the control stations and operational infrastructure of BPCL’s Irugur-Devangonthi Pipeline project.

Targeted co-financing to support a just transition in emerging economies: IEEFA

Supporting a Just Transition in emerging economies requires not only large-scale capital for infrastructure such as renewables but also targeted financing for communities and small businesses. Capital should be matched to specific activities based on risk and impact, says a new report by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA).

Cyprus curtails more than half of renewables, including residential solar

Cyprus curtailed more than half of its potential renewable power in early 2025, including record residential solar cuts, as grid limits and a lack of storage strain its energy transition. Without swift investment in flexibility, analysts warn the country risks eroding public trust and delaying decarbonization.

Ecological impact of ground-mounted PV depends on previous land use

Researchers in the Netherlands have identified all major solar power plants in the Dutch Province of Gelderland and have analyzed all of their spatial measures in an effort to assess their impact on landscape. They have specifically focused on land use competition, biodiversity, and landscape experience.

ReNew Q4 profit soars 415% YoY on solar manufacturing boost

ReNew’s net profit for the quarter ended March 31, 2025 surged 415% year-on-year to INR 313.7 crore ($37 million) with external sales of solar modules and cells alone contributing INR 220 crore.

SECI launches tender for 2 GW solar with 1 GW/4 GWh storage

Solar Energy Corp. of India (SECI) has issued a tender for the development of 2 GW of grid-connected solar projects integrated with 1 GW/4 GWh of energy storage. Bidding closes on July 22.

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Crompton secures INR 101-crore solar pumps order from MEDA

Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals has received a Letter of Award (LoA) for the design, manufacture, supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of 4,500 off-grid solar photovoltaic water pumping systems across Maharashtra under Component-B of the PM-KUSUM scheme.  The turnkey project also includes a comprehensive five-year maintenance contract.

Global shipments of solar trackers rise 20%, U.S slips in market share

The United States continues to dominate the solar tracker mount market, with Nextracker securing the top spot globally in 2024.

Sembcorp awarded its first round-the-clock power project in India 

Sembcorp Industries (Sembcorp) has secured its first 50 MW round-the-clock (RTC) power project from Solar Energy Corp. of India Ltd (SECI).

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