Government sets seven-day cut-off for ALMM wafer compliance
Bids submitted after seven days from the publication of the initial ALMM List-III for wafers must mandatorily specify the use of ALMM List-III-compliant wafers.
AI-powered BESS: The next frontier in grid stability and renewable integration
AI is transforming battery energy storage systems (BESS) through predictive load management, smart dispatch, and real-time performance optimisation – critical to India’s renewable energy ambitions.
NTPC Renewable Energy switches on additional 165 MW solar at Khavda
NTPC Renewable Energy Ltd (NTPC REL), a subsidiary of NTPC Green Energy Ltd, has commissioned the fourth part capacity of 165 MW at its 1,200 MW Khavda-II Solar PV Project located in Gujarat.
Survey reveals PV systems in Germany outperform lifespan expectations
Researchers analyzed 16 years of data from over 1 million PV systems in Germany and found annual degradation is just 0.52–0.61%, roughly half prior estimates. Environmental factors like heat, frost, and air pollution affect performance, while smaller systems degrade less than larger ones, boosting long-term reliability and profitability.
Solarium commissions 1 GW solar module manufacturing facility in Ahmedabad
Solarium Green Energy, a rooftop solar EPC company in India, has entered solar module manufacturing with the commissioning of a facility with an annual production capacity of 1 GW in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The plant is equipped for manufacturing large-format G12 solar modules of up to 725 Wp.
Marstek launches 2 kWh plug-in battery storage system
Marstek has unveiled a plug-in storage system with a two-kilowatt-hour capacity. The device plugs into a standard household socket and is designed to store solar power from balcony systems or draw in cheap electricity from dynamic pricing tariffs.
India adds 119 GW of solar module, 9 GW of cell manufacturing capacity in 2025
Cumulative solar module manufacturing capacity reached around 210 GW as of Dec. 31, 2025, while cell manufacturing capacity totaled about 27 GW, according to Mercom’s new report.
Trump’s tariffs are a strategic opportunity to accelerate India’s domestic solar deployment, suggests new report
Increased solar deployment and stricter enforcement of renewable purchase obligations across states and industries can help Indian manufacturers get over a volatile period and position themselves to compete better in a global market, according to Bengaluru-based think tank Climate Risk Horizons.
HbarOmega demonstrates advanced LBIC characterization for IBC solar cells
Deep-tech startup Hbaromega has found exceptional compatibility of its advanced light beam induced current (LBIC) characterization technology for back contact (BC) solar cells with encouraging initial results. It said LBIC enables high-resolution analysis of carrier transport and defect localization in BC architectures.
Grid-forming BESS set to stabilize Australia’s hyperscale data centers
Australia has become one of the world’s most attractive destinations for hyperscale data centers, ranking among the top five to 10 markets globally by capacity. Drivers include large land availability in Renewable Energy Zones, renewable penetration exceeding 40% across the National Electricity Market (NEM), geopolitical stability, Five Eyes membership, and proximity to Asia-Pacific demand hubs.
