Markets & Policy

Robots on solar sites are not new; they have been deployed to automate everything from operations and maintenance to inspection and cleaning. In recent months, there has been an uptick in interest in robots for installation, particularly among utility-scale solar developers dealing with staff shortages, safety concerns, rising costs, and pressure to build.

A report by the CEEW Green Finance Centre (CEEW-GFC) says 60% of municipal bonds by value issued so far could have been labelled green but were not, missing cost-saving and investor opportunities. It recommends targeted reforms and structured support to help municipalities access climate finance at scale.

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.

AMPIN Energy Transition has secured an investment of $50 million from Siemens Financial Services, the financing arm of Siemens AG, to scale its renewable energy portfolio in India.

Decarbonizing energy use in industry is a core part of India’s sustainable development agenda. Real-time ESG monitoring is a powerful approach to achieve this goal, with advantages that go beyond environmental compliance to operational excellence and competitive advantage.

BluPine Energy has secured INR 1,787 crore from the National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development (NaBFID). The funding will allow it to optimize cost structure and expand renewable portfolio.

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.

The partnership combines Larsen & Toubro’s end-to-end expertise in manufacturing, EPC and services with John Cockerill’s expertise in concentrated solar power and thermal energy storage technologies to deliver round-the-clock green power solutions to Indian businesses.

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.

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.