Lidl launches 2.24 kWh battery in Germany for €299
The battery supports 1,000 W input and 800 W output, is compatible with most balcony PV systems, and can be optionally app-controlled via a dedicated app.
Bluetti launches new storage systems for balcony PV
Bluetti has launched the Balco 260 and Balco 500, two integrated balcony PV storage systems combining MPPT, inverter, battery storage and smart control in a plug-and-play architecture for urban households.
Saatvik Green Energy Ltd crosses INR 45.48 billion in FY26 revenue
Saatvik Green Energy Ltd reported FY26 revenue from operations of INR 45.48 billion, up 111% year on year (YoY), marking the company’s highest-ever annual revenue performance.
Vision Mechatronics, HyCooker sign agreement to launch zero-emission hydrogen cookstoves globally
Indian deep-tech company Vision Mechatronics and Netherlands-based HyCooker BV have signed a strategic cooperation agreement for the global rollout, localized manufacturing in India, and international commercial sales of advanced hydrogen-burning cookstoves.
Solex Energy FY26 revenue rises 143.9% to INR 16.21 billion
Solex Energy Ltd has reported total revenue of INR 16.21 billion for FY26, marking a 143.9% year-on-year increase.
Solar approaches 3 TW, but the industry faces new challenges
Global solar PV capacity reached around 2,974 GW by end-2025, with nearly 698 GW added in 2025. The sector, however, is shifting from rapid deployment to integration challenges, as high penetration rates drive curtailment, storage demand, grid constraints, and evolving policy and market designs.
Solar industry faces rising risks from fires and battery faults
The 8th annual Solar Risk Assessment from kWh Analytics identifies equipment-driven fires, regulator fines, and battery inaccuracies as the latest threats to renewable asset returns.
India added record 15.3 GW solar capacity in Q1 2026: Mercom
One of the key drivers behind the record solar capacity additions in Q1 2026 was the upcoming implementation of ALMM List-II from June 2026. The policy deadline prompted developers to accelerate project commissioning under the existing procurement framework amid concerns over limited domestic DCR cell availability and rising module procurement costs, according to Mercom.
Renewable energy central to India’s industrial competitiveness: Pralhad Joshi
Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi highlighted that renewable energy is becoming a critical determinant of competitiveness in key industrial sectors such as steel, aluminium, chemicals, automotive and textiles. He emphasised the importance of emerging areas including green hydrogen, battery storage, pumped hydro, offshore wind and round-the-clock renewable energy solutions in the next phase of growth.
Tata Power reports FY26 PAT of INR 5,118 crore, up 7% YoY
Renewables business PAT increased 59% YoY to INR 1,994 crore (including INR 857 crore from solar cell and module manufacturing unit).
