Can India cope with the growing tide of battery waste?
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.
Market eyes Indian buying surge ahead of anti-dumping duty on Chinese solar cells
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.
EV battery safety risks and manufacturing challenges
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 power during monsoons: Busting the myth
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.
China wafer prices end four-week rally amid stable polysilicon, cooling demand
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.
AI for climate action: Can technology save us from the crisis?
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.
China TOPCon solar module market awaits Q4 policy signals
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.
How India finally switched on its electricity derivatives market
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
How lithium-ion batteries are reshaping the energy landscape
With renewable energy now making up nearly half of our installed power capacity, storage is the key to making clean energy truly dependable. On a national level, large-scale energy storage projects will be vital for balancing the grid and ensuring a steady flow of power, even when the wind isn’t blowing or the sun isn’t shining.
Carbon as collateral: The next big idea in consumer lending for green assets
Carbon as collateral represents a practical financial innovation that can influence the pace of sustainable adoption in India. It assigns clear monetary value to environmental benefit and integrates this into consumer lending models. With appropriate regulatory backing and reliable accounting systems, the idea holds potential to expand credit availability, reduce cost barriers and support national climate commitments while creating long term economic opportunities.
