India renewable growth story to continue to shine
Renewable capacity addition is expected to remain at around 15-17 GW annually, owing to significant reduction in the module prices over the past 12 months and availability of liquidity.
Spanish startup offers pre-assembled vertical rooftop PV systems equipped with reflectors
FutureVoltaics says it has developed pre-assembled, reflector-based vertical rooftop PV systems. The systems feature 175 W heterojunction bifacial solar modules and special reflectors on both sides.
Indonesia targets over 5.7 GW of rooftop solar by 2028
The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources in Indonesia has set a quota of 5,746 MW of rooftop solar to be deployed between 2024 and 2028. The Jakarta-based Institute for Essential Services Reform anticipates rooftop solar to be more commonly adopted by commercial and industrial consumers than residential users, following the abolishment of net-metering earlier this year.
German startup offers plug-and-play 2.46 kW PV system
Wattando has developed a new rooftop PV solution that can be easily connected to a household’s power network via an AC connection. The system uses existing infrastructure and reportedly reduces installation work and time.
NTPC seeks channel partners for residential rooftop solar installations under rebate scheme
NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam Ltd has launched the tender to select channel partners for installation of grid-connected solar PV projects under PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojna in Maharashtra.
HomeScape by Amplus Solar partners SBI to provide easy finance options for residential solar customers
HomeScape by Amplus Solar customers can secure State Bank of India (SBI) loans of up to INR 200,000 for residential solar installations up to 3 kW and INR 600,000 for installations up to 10 kW.
Panasonic partners Aerem to provide financing to its solar customers
Panasonic Life Solutions India has partnered with Aerem Solutions to facilitate financial assistance for its solar customers in the residential and commercial & industrial (C&I) sectors.
India’s solar energy sector: Challenges, opportunities, and future prospects
India’s solar journey is a tale of turning challenges into opportunities, of harnessing the sun’s boundless energy to light up lives sustainably. On this World Environment Day, India’s solar saga reminds us that with innovation, policy support, and collective will, we can indeed craft a brighter, greener future—one solar panel at a time.
The future of solar energy: How R&D can bridge the gap between supply and demand
Continued investments in research and development, particularly in areas like advanced battery storage technologies and next-generation solar cell materials, coupled with supportive policies and global collaboration can unlock the full potential of solar energy and pave the way towards a brighter, more sustainable future.
H.G. Infra sets up solar subsidiaries
H.G. Infra Engineering Ltd has won 543 MW DC solar EPC projects under PM KUSUM scheme. The company is exploring additional opportunities in solar power development, including rooftop installations, and doesn’t rule out venturing into PV module manufacturing.
