Opinion & Analysis

The Asia-Pacific region is becoming a showcase for regional solutions. As electric vehicles rapidly gain traction, the region must confront a dual challenge: managing the environmental and health risks of end-of-life EV batteries, while actively pursuing the economic and technological opportunities of a circular economy.

integrating variable renewable energy sources into conventional power systems requires a delicate balance of technology, operational excellence, and regulatory compliance. While AI and ML have become indispensable tools in the modern energy toolkit, they are most effective when paired with on-ground human insight and proactive asset management.

Given that global steel demand is projected to grow by 32% by 2050, largely driven by infrastructure expansion and industrial development, the need to decouple steel production from carbon emissions is both urgent and complex. Here is where hydrogen, particularly green hydrogen, emerges as a powerful catalyst for change.

By using equipment financing products, MSMEs can preserve their working capital rather than draining their cash balances. A strategic choice, it unlocks capital and enables businesses to invest it in key areas such as research and development, hiring talent, or expansion.

India’s solar journey is not just about energy generation, it’s about transforming how cities are built and lived in. A multidisciplinary approach involving policy, technology, and civic engagement will be crucial to accelerate this transition. With the right push, India can lead the global shift toward climate-resilient, smart, and sustainable urban ecosystems.

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.

With solar plus battery storage systems emerging as the go-to solution for consistent, green, and economically viable power, the energy landscape is being reshaped. From industrial clusters to corporate campuses, the appetite for storage-backed solar installations is growing rapidly.

In a new monthly column for pv magazine, the International Solar Energy Society debunks old and new urban legends about solar energy.

PV module prices have fallen by around 5% to 8% across all technology classes in recent weeks. says Martin Schachinger, the founder of pvXchange.com. This means that prices are moving strongly back toward the level we saw at the beginning of the year, which can only be described as unhealthy for module producers.

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.