Managing cyber risks in the era of decentralized energy
The move toward decentralized energy resources offers resilience and flexibility in power generation, but it also introduces new complexities that demand proactive security measures.
Chinese module trading slows after export tax rebate cancellation
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.
India installs record 45 GW solar capacity in FY2026
A new report by JMK Research says India installed around 44.6 GW of solar power capacity in FY 2026, an 87.2% increase year-on-year.
Which power markets are most impacted by the Middle East conflict?
Wood Mackenzie’s latest analysis explores how 13 of the world’s leading power markets are impacted by the current fuel crisis, with those most reliant on fuel imports facing the greatest risk exposure. The consultancy says the average cost of generation is set to increase by $2.30/MWh across these 13 markets if a de-escalation of the conflict enables fuel price moderation in the latter half of 2026, increasing to an average of around $8.30/MWh if current elevated price levels persist through the year.
Battery swapping vs fast charging: Why India will not choose just one
Battery swapping and fast charging are often positioned as competing solutions. In reality, they are responses to fundamentally different operational needs.
PM-KUSUM scheme for solarizing irrigation delivers strong benefits for DISCOMs and farmers but faces scale-up challenges
Solar-powered irrigation under the PM KUSUM Scheme offers an opportunity to reduce the agricultural power subsidy burden while providing reliable daytime electricity and boosting farmers’ incomes, according to a new report. However, the report notes several practical challenges that have slowed its uptake.
Beyond the trilemma: Why the Global South needs a new energy framework
For decades, the “energy trilemma” – balancing energy security, affordability, and environmental sustainability – has shaped how nations think about energy strategy. For much of the Global South, it has served as a practical compass. But today, that compass may no longer be sufficient.
US solar module prices face upward pressure
Median solar module pricing in the United States reached $0.28 per watt as the market adjusted to intensified trade enforcement and new Foreign Entity of Concern compliance requirements, according to the Q1 2026 Quarterly Pricing & Domestic Content Report from Anza.
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.
DIY plug-in solar shows $0.65/W potential in US market
Achieving a system cost of $0.65/W through the secondary market and do-it-yourself assembly demonstrates a viable pathway for US plug-in solar to provide immediate utility bill relief to renters and apartment dwellers.
