Hindustan Power begins work on 435 MWp solar project in Uttar Pradesh
The 435 MWp solar power project in Lalitpur advances the state’s goal of 22 GW renewable energy capacity by 2026–27 while generating local jobs and promoting sustainable development.
JSW Energy commissions 189 MW solar and 72 MW wind power capacity
JSW Energy has commissioned 261 MW of renewable energy, taking its total installed capacity to 12.8 GW.
Japan’s 24th solar auction concludes with average final price of $0.028/kWh
Japan has allocated 79 MW of PV capacity in its latest procurement exercise. The highest price in the auction was JPY 7.79 ($0.054) /kWh.
SolarPower Europe maps EU solar tracker supply chain
SolarPower Europe has underscored the role of domestic mounting system manufacturers in driving PV deployment across Europe, while calling for the adoption of international customs codes, stricter quality standards, and the inclusion of fixed-tilt racking systems in national resilience technology lists under the EU Net-Zero Industry Act (NZIA).
GameChange Solar introduces terrain-following tracker designed to reduce land grading
The Genius Tracker TF supports slops of up to 1.7 degrees between posts, thereby reducing land grading costs.
China to deploy 253 GW of PV for desert control in arid north
China plans to install 253 GW of solar capacity and restore more than 670,000 hectares of degraded land by 2030 under a large-scale desert PV program in its northern and northwestern regions. It aims to curb desertification and expand renewable energy deployment.
Germany concludes solar-plus-storage tender with average price of €0.0615/kWh
Germany has concluded a new renewables tender for innovative projects, securing 486 MW of capacity at final prices ranging from €0.0500 ($0.590)/kWh to €0.0639/kWh
NVVN invites EPC bids for rooftop, ground-mounted solar projects
The company plans to enlist EPC providers for an aggregate capacity of up to 20 MWp per vendor under a single tender.
Tata Power Renewable commissioned 752 MW of solar projects in Q1 FY26
Tata Power Renewable Energy Ltd commissioned 752 MW of solar projects in the first quarter of FY 2026 — its highest-ever quarterly addition.
Photovoltaics for atmospheric water harvesting
A scientist in Turkey has simulated eight PV-supported hybrid atmospheric water harvesting systems and compared their performances. They were all considered to operate with R1233zd(E), R1234yf, and R600a, as well as R32 refrigerants. The required PV system size was as low as 20 m2.
