Solar-plus-storage could meet 90% of India’s electricity demand economically
New modelling by Ember finds that solar paired with battery storage could supply 90% of India’s electricity demand at a levelised cost of electricity (LCOE) of INR 5.06/kWh ($56/MWh).
Global solar additions reached record 511 GW in 2025, says IRENA
Latest figures from the International Renewable Energy Agency find solar contributed the majority of a record 692 GW of renewables capacity added worldwide last year.
Powering India’s next decade: Why energy reliability will define clean transition success?
Indian economy size is likely to surpass $5 trillion by 2030, driven by manufacturing expansion, infrastructure development, and strong economic reforms. However, sustaining that growth requires not just clean energy but also one that is predictable, uninterrupted and dispatchable.
Solar above 60° North: The Arctic as PV’s next frontier
An IEA-PVPS report finds that solar power above 60° North is not only viable but rapidly expanding, driven by cold-climate performance gains, bifacial technologies, and rising energy security needs. While challenges like extreme seasonality, snow, permafrost, and scarce data remain, Arctic PV is emerging as a critical—and technically distinct—frontier for global solar deployment.
UNSW study finds tracker-based PV systems experience higher UV degradation than fixed-tilt arrays
New research from the University of New South Wales shows that PV module degradation varies widely with system design and location, driven by UV exposure, temperature, humidity, and atmospheric conditions. Tropical and desert regions face the highest stress, highlighting the need for climate-specific testing and system design.
Ceigall signs 130 MW solar PPAs with MPPMCL
Ceigall Green Energy MP Ltd has executed secured power purchase agreements (PPAs) with Madhya Pradesh Power Management Co. Ltd for a total awarded solar capacity of 130 MW under the Surya Mitra Krishi Feeder Yojana.
Solarworld secures 200 MW solar BOS, 182 MW/364 MWh BESS EPC orders from NTPC
Solarworld has secured a 200 MW balance-of-system (BOS) package for a grid-connected solar PV project in Bikaner, Rajasthan. It has also won EPC contracts for battery energy storage systems totaling 182 MW/364 MWh at thermal power stations operated by NTPC.
Solarium Green Energy secures 50 MW solar EPC contract in Maharashtra
Solarium Green Energy has received a Letter of Award (LOA) to develop a 50 MW (AC) solar PV project on a turnkey basis in Maharashtra, India.
Can India become a global hub for high-voltage equipment manufacturing
For years, India has depended on imports of transformer bushings particularly at higher voltage levels. For India to become a global manufacturing hub, the gaps in product design, manufacturing technology must be addressed with a sense of urgency.
How relaxed FDI norms could transform India’s renewable energy sector
The amended FDI policy for investments from countries sharing land borders with India aims to attract capital and technology for critical solar components—such as cells, wafers, and polysilicon—while retaining strategic control of assets with domestic entities. Industry experts say it could accelerate renewable energy infrastructure and manufacturing, but it also carries risks, including pricing pressure, making careful regulatory oversight essential.
