Taiwan proposes mandatory solar for new buildings
The Taiwanese government has proposed new rules requiring PV installations on most new, expanded, or renovated buildings. The draft standards aim to boost renewable energy and decarbonisation by setting minimum solar capacity requirements, with potential exemptions for insufficient sunlight or technical issues.
Adani Group deploys India’s first hydrogen-powered truck for mining logistics
Adani Enterprises, part of Adani Group, has launched India’s first hydrogen fuel cell-powered truck for mining logistics in Chhattisgarh’s Raipur district.
Solar cell prices decline, production regions continue to diversify
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.
CIL, AM Green enter 4.5 GW renewable power pact
Coal India Ltd (CIL) will develop 2.5–3 GW of solar power capacity and 1.5–2 GW of wind power to supply renewable energy to AM Green’s upcoming green ammonia production facilities.
SolarPower Europe expels Huawei amid EU bribery probe
SolarPower Europe (SPE) has dropped Huawei as a member amid an EU corruption investigation, as the European Commission moves to sever ties with trade groups representing the Chinese tech giant. The decision marks the first such removal by the Brussels-based solar lobby.
The Hydrogen Stream: Sungrow starts world’s largest dual-tech green H2 plant
Sungrow Hydrogen has started production at China’s largest dual-tech green hydrogen project combining PEM and alkaline electrolyzers, while HNO International has partnered with Zhuhai Topower to pilot its modular hydrogen platform in China.
India to reach 160 GW of solar module capacity, 120 GW of cells by 2030
A new report by SolarPower Europe, with India-specific projections contributed by the National Solar Energy Federation of India (NSEFI), projects India’s solar module manufacturing capacity to increase significantly from 80 GW in 2025 to 160 GW by 2030. Cell manufacturing capacity is projected to grow from 15 GW to 120 GW.
Tracking the Sun for a brighter tomorrow
Solar trackers are not just an upgrade to existing PV setups—they have the potential to be as crucial as any other component in a solar power plant.
Strategies for de-risking early-stage renewable energy projects
Over 70% to 90% of early-stage projects fail and are never constructed, according to findings reported by Paces.
Uttar Pradesh approves 22 GWh of pump hydro storage in April 2025
In April 2025, Uttar Pradesh (UP) became the latest state to enter the pumped hydro storage market by signing power purchase agreements (PPAs) for a cumulative capacity of 2.75 GW/22 GWh (8-hour solution).
