Empowering rural communities: The impact of solar cooking solutions
Solar cooking solutions are not just technological advancements but transformative tools for sustainability, health, and economic empowerment
Indian heavy industries present 20 GW open access solar opportunity
A new report by Ember finds that steel, cement, and aluminium industries can profitably integrate 20 GW of solar power to run their operations.
US solar module prices rise as market absorbs tariffs
US solar module prices rose in December 2024 for the first time since last summer, driven by tariff adjustments and patent litigation uncertainty, according to Anza. While prices have since stabilized, module type, cell origin, and geopolitical factors continue to shape the market.
Solar module, cell, wafer prices to rise in Q2 2025, says TrendForce
TrendForce says solar module, cell, and wafer prices will rise in the second quarter as China accelerates installations ahead of looming regulatory changes. It notes that prices are expected to decline in the third quarter as demand eases.
Renewable energy sector in 2025 and beyond
Governments worldwide are enacting policies that encourage investment in green technologies. As businesses recognise the long-term benefits of transitioning to renewable sources, private capital is increasingly flowing into innovative projects that promise sustainable returns.
U.S. government raises tariffs on imports from Chinese solar producers operating in Vietnam
The U.S. Department of Commerce dramatically increased tariffs on imports from Chinese solar producers operating in Vietnam after the agency concluded that China is subsidizing raw materials for its companies to use in their Vietnamese factories.
Solar wafer prices trend upward as China’s domestic demand surges
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.
CARE upgrades Waaree Energies’ credit rating to A+
Waaree Energies’ healthy order book of 26.5 GW (worth INR 50,000 crore) as on Dec. 31, 2024 provides a strong revenue visibility. Going forward, the demand prospects for the company are expected to remain strong in the domestic market, given favourable government policies.
VGF-supported battery storage target increased to 13.2 GWh
The Indian government has increased the battery storage target under the viability gap funding (VGF) scheme to 13.2 GWh by FY 2027-28. The scheme provides financial support for up to 40% of the BESS capital cost.
The Hydrogen Stream: BPCL collaborates with BluJ Aerospace, ANERT, and CIAL for world’s first hydrogen-powered VTOL aviation ecosystem
Bharat Petroleum Corp Ltd (BPCL) will establish hydrogen refuelling infrastructure for the hydrogen-fueled vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft developed by BluJ Aerospace. It will also design and develop an indigenous proton exchange membrane (PEM) hydrogen fuel cell with high power density to facilitate vertical lift-off.
