Lightweight PV modules could unlock more than 85 GW of untapped rooftop potential in Europe
In its second monthly column for pv magazine, the Becquerel Institute explains that Europe has vast commercial and industrial rooftops suitable for solar, but decades-old structural limits block conventional PV panels, creating an 85 GW untapped potential. Lightweight PV modules, commercially available and up to 50% lighter, can unlock this constrained market, meeting regulatory, economic, and technical needs for solar deployment across the continent.
“Multi-dimensional renewable energy growth key to India’s long-term development and energy security”
India’s renewable energy expansion will extend beyond utility-scale projects to distributed renewable energy, green open access and emerging prosumer models enabled by digital platforms and the India Energy Stack as the nation advances toward its vision of becoming a developed nation by 2047.
ABB invests further $75 million to expand manufacturing and R&D footprint in India
ABB will invest a further $75 million in India during 2026 to significantly expand its manufacturing and research and development (R&D) capabilities for critical electrification and automation solutions.
The strategic turn in industrial energy procurement
Industrial energy procurement has broadened in scope. Tariffs remain an important part of the decision, alongside a wider set of considerations. Buyers now weigh reliability, predictability, sustainability, and long-term exposure alongside price.
China TOPCon module prices edge higher as March cargoes clear
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.
Why tech-enabled, solar-compatible BESS will power the next energy boom
The next clean-energy boom will be driven not only by renewable generation but by intelligent storage. Tech-enabled, solar-compatible battery energy storage systems (BESS) will make clean energy predictable, resilient, and commercially viable at scale.
Silent bottleneck in India’s EV transition: Roadmap for localization, talent and better user experience
Several EV and charging components such as rectifiers, power modules, semiconductors, battery cells and PCBs are still largely imported. These create ecosystem-wide challenges including supply volatility, cost exposure, limited local integration, and scaling constraints. However, these gaps also represent one of India’s biggest opportunities.
European Commission proposes Made in EU requirements for solar inverters, cells
The Industrial Accelerator Act says solar projects awarded through public procurements or other public support schemes would need to feature Europe-made solar inverters and cells within three years after the act becomes law. For battery energy storage systems, similar requirements would be introduced using a phased approach from one year after the act enters force.
Advait Energy Transitions upgraded to ‘A-/Stable’ by Crisil Ratings
CRISIL has upgraded Advait Energy Transitions Ltd’s long-term rating to A-/Stable from BBB+/Stable, and short-term rating to A2+. In addition, the total bank loan facilities rated have been enhanced from INR 110 crore to INR 405 crore.
Siemens Energy India Q1 profit rises 34.9% to INR 313 crore
Siemens Energy India Ltd has reported a 26% year-on-year increase in revenue to INR 1,911 crore and a 34.9% rise in profit after tax to INR 313 crore for the quarter ended December 2025 (Q1 FY2026). The company’s order backlog expanded 37.6% to INR 17,599 crore.
