Panasonic claims world’s first trial of cybersecurity monitoring for grid-scale BESS
A Japanese joint-pilot will test grid-scale BESS with a range of local and remote attack vectors, with cybersecurity monitoring to watch for indications of anomalies.
Japan’s TDK Corp. to invest INR 4,000 crore in Haryana for battery energy storage unit
TDK Corp., a Japanese multinational electronics company, has proposed an investment of INR 4,000 crore in Haryana to set up a battery energy storage unit. A delegation from the company met Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini to discuss the proposed investment.
Vikram Solar appoints Sameer Nagpal as CEO
Sameer Nagpal will lead Vikram Solar through its next phase of growth as it advances its strategic roadmap to deepen backward integration, scale manufacturing capacity, and strengthen its position in the global renewable energy market.
China wafer prices unchanged as resumed purchases fail to lift market
In a new weekly update for pv magazine, OPIS, a Dow Jones company, provides a quick look at the main price trends in the global PV industry.
Government sets seven-day cut-off for ALMM wafer compliance
Bids submitted after seven days from the publication of the initial ALMM List-III for wafers must mandatorily specify the use of ALMM List-III-compliant wafers.
AI-powered BESS: The next frontier in grid stability and renewable integration
AI is transforming battery energy storage systems (BESS) through predictive load management, smart dispatch, and real-time performance optimisation – critical to India’s renewable energy ambitions.
Solarium commissions 1 GW solar module manufacturing facility in Ahmedabad
Solarium Green Energy, a rooftop solar EPC company in India, has entered solar module manufacturing with the commissioning of a facility with an annual production capacity of 1 GW in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The plant is equipped for manufacturing large-format G12 solar modules of up to 725 Wp.
India adds 119 GW of solar module, 9 GW of cell manufacturing capacity in 2025
Cumulative solar module manufacturing capacity reached around 210 GW as of Dec. 31, 2025, while cell manufacturing capacity totaled about 27 GW, according to Mercom’s new report.
Trump’s tariffs are a strategic opportunity to accelerate India’s domestic solar deployment, suggests new report
Increased solar deployment and stricter enforcement of renewable purchase obligations across states and industries can help Indian manufacturers get over a volatile period and position themselves to compete better in a global market, according to Bengaluru-based think tank Climate Risk Horizons.
HbarOmega demonstrates advanced LBIC characterization for IBC solar cells
Deep-tech startup Hbaromega has found exceptional compatibility of its advanced light beam induced current (LBIC) characterization technology for back contact (BC) solar cells with encouraging initial results. It said LBIC enables high-resolution analysis of carrier transport and defect localization in BC architectures.
