Opinion & Analysis

India’s decision to tighten inverter protocols and secure rooftop solar data under national jurisdiction is a critical step toward reinforcing its energy sovereignty. With ambitious rooftop solar targets already underway, these measures help ensure that growth in clean energy does not come at the cost of vulnerability in grid security, data privacy, or foreign dependence.

Carbon markets operate on trust: stakeholders must believe that the emission reductions credited are real, measurable, and permanent. Inconsistent methodologies, poorly monitored projects, and a lack of transparency have undermined confidence in certain markets. As discussions advance at COP30 in Belém, establishing universally accepted standards and accountability frameworks will be essential.

The world is projected to retire over 11 million tonnes of lithium-ion batteries each year by 2030. India may contribute nearly 2 million tonnes by 2030, not only due to electric vehicles, but also because of an exponential level of consumption of consumer electronics and stationary storage.

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.

As most imported battery cells are not designed for India’s conditions, localization of battery design and strict adherence to AIS-156 and BIS safety standards is absolutely critical.

Solar panels typically experience only a 10-20% reduction in output during monsoons, not a complete shutdown. The reason is simple: modern panels efficiently capture diffused light, converting scattered sunlight even on cloudy days.

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.

A modern grid must balance growing demand from new sources like electric vehicles (EVs) with the intermittent supply from renewable sources like solar and wind power. AI-powered smart grids use sophisticated algorithms to forecast power demand and match it with fluctuating renewable generation in real time.

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.

The introduction of electricity futures (derivatives) marks a significant step forward in modernizing India’s power market. The benefits are numerous: it offers a strong mechanism for hedging against price fluctuations; promotes more transparent and competitive price discovery; and improves overall market efficiency