Energy storage for homes: Why hybrid inverter systems will lead the next phase of solar growth
Energy storage for homes—anchored by hybrid inverter systems—will lead the next phase of solar growth in India. Not as an upgrade, but as a necessity for a nation building toward energy independence by 2047.
Australia betting on new ‘strategic reserve’ to loosen China’s grip on critical minerals
The federal government has unveiled new details of its plan to create a $1.2 billion critical mineral reserve. Three minerals will initially be the focus: antimony, gallium and rare earths (a group of 17 different elements).
Kosol Energie signs MoU for INR 90,000 crore investment in Gujarat
Kosol Energie has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Government of Gujarat to invest INR 90,000 crore in the State. The company said the proposed investment will support the development of advanced solar module manufacturing facilities, next-generation R&D centers, large-scale renewable energy parks, and integrated green energy ecosystems.
LNK Energy announces INR 10,000 crore investment across solar manufacturing, green fuels and renewable power generation
The newly launched LNK Energy plans INR 10,000 crore investment to build an integrated clean energy platform spanning solar manufacturing, green fuels and renewable power generation. The company will start with a 6 GW solar cell and module facility with integrated ingot and wafer production in Maharashtra, with plans to expand into related component manufacturing, green hydrogen and renewable power generation.
Solar modules under pressure: The growing risk of spontaneous glass breakage
Once considered isolated incidents, spontaneous glass breakages in solar modules are becoming more frequent, highlighting the limits of some manufacturing choices and the need for closer quality control.
Thermal share in power generation to drop below 70% next fiscal: Crisil Ratings
The share of thermal power in India’s electricity generation is expected to fall below 70% next fiscal, driven by slower growth in power demand and a sharp rise in renewable energy (RE) generation, according to Crisil Ratings.
Jupiter International secures INR 65-crore solar pump order from MSEDCL
Jupiter International Ltd has secured an order for the manufacturing, supply, installation, testing, and maintenance of off-grid solar PV water pumping systems (SPWPS) under the Magel Tyala Saur Krushi Pump Yojana (MTSKPY) in Maharashtra.
Green bonds totaling $870 million issued for 2 GW solar project in UAE
Joint owners of the 2 GW Al Dhafra solar power plant Abu Dhabi National Energy Company, Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company, EDF Power Solutions and Jinko Power, alongside offtaker Emirates Water and Electricity Company, have issued the green bonds to refinance the plant’s existing debt obligations and support its continued operation.
Compliance premiums lift global polysilicon prices
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.
Scaling solar in harsh terrains
Setting up solar projects in harsh terrains is more than an engineering challenge—it is a test of planning, adaptability, and execution discipline. As India’s solar capacity continues to expand, the next 100 MW of installations will increasingly come from regions where conditions are difficult but potential remains high.
