The Cybersecurity gap in solar and how to close it
In recent months, solar energy has been recognised by the EU Commission as critical grid infrastructure, with a growing awareness around cybersecurity in particular raising questions about Europe’s energy security. In this article, solar cybersecurity specialist Uri Sadot – Managing Director at SolarDefend and Elected Chairman of SolarPower Europe’s Digitalization Group – discusses what PV installers, developers, EPCs and system owners can do to better protect themselves – and the grid.
ACME Solar to acquire AK Renewable Infra
ACME Solar Holdings has executed a share purchase agreement to acquire 100% equity shares of AK Renewable Infra for an enterprise value of INR 79.25 crore.
India Energy Storage Alliance (IESA) welcomes the new tax regime under GST 2.0
The India Energy Storage Alliance (IESA) has welcomed the streamlining of the GST rate for all advanced batteries under heading 8507 to a uniform 18%, replacing the earlier regime where lithium-ion batteries were taxed at 18%, while other chemistries attracted a 28% GST.
GREW Solar raises INR 300 crore from diverse set of investors
GREW Solar, the renewable energy venture of the Ahmedabad-based Chiripal Group, has successfully raised INR 300 crore from a diverse set of investors. The funds will be used to accelerate product development, strengthen technological infrastructure, and drive strategic expansion.
Servotech Renewable ties up with China’s Zhuhai Piwin to manufacture BESS in India
Servotech Renewable Power System has partnered with China-based Zhuhai Piwin New Energy Co. Ltd. (Pilot Group) to manufacture advanced Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) in India, with technology support from Zhuhai Piwin.
ALEMAI calls for policy intervention to support domestic aluminium extrusion manufacturers
Amid rising demand from the solar energy sector, the Aluminium Extrusion Manufacturers Association of India (ALEMAI) has urged the government to take urgent policy measures to reduce dependence on imported aluminium extrusions and support domestic manufacturers.
Cabinet approves INR 1,500 crore incentive scheme for critical mineral recycling
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved an INR 1,500 crore incentive scheme to develop recycling capacity in the country for the separation and production of critical minerals from secondary sources.
Bangladesh scraps 5.68 GW of solar
Bangladesh has canceled 5.68 GW of planned solar capacity across 34 projects after developers failed to secure implementation, power purchase or land lease agreements, raising investor concerns over policy stability.
GST on solar cells, modules cut to 5%
India’s Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council has announced a reduction in the GST rate on solar cells—whether or not assembled into modules—from the current 12% to 5%. The revised rates will take effect from September 22.
Waaree Energies enters transformer business with majority acquisition of Kotsons
Kotsons’ UL certifications for dry transformers open significant opportunities for exports to the USA and Canada, aligning with Waaree’s growing international presence.
