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India’s solar industry faces workforce readiness gap: Mercom
A Mercom India study has found that solar industry employers across project development, manufacturing, rooftop solar, and engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) often need to spend months training fresh graduates before they are ready to contribute effectively.
10 hours ago
Odisha needs INR1.1 lakh crore to expand renewable energy, storage, and grid infrastructure
A new report by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) proposes a three-pronged financing strategy, including a dedicated transition fund, to mobilise capital for clean energy and support a more resilient economy.
14 hours ago
Rajasthan’s 2.45 GW solar-plus-storage auction yields INR 3.42/kWh
31 bidders participated in the e-reverse auction for the 2 GW Lot 1, with NLC India and Rama Reflection India securing capacities at INR 3.53/kWh. Coal India emerged as the lowest bidder in Lot 2, quoting INR 3.42/kWh for 225 MW.
15 hours ago
Multiple grounding points cut lightning-induced overvoltage in solar panels by up to 55%
Researchers in Indonesia found that higher soil resistivity significantly increases lightning-induced overvoltage in PV systems. Their simulations also showed that multiple grounding points and connections closer to the lightning strike location can substantially reduce transient voltages.
16 hours ago
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India’s solar industry faces workforce readiness gap: Mercom
A Mercom India study has found that solar industry employers across project development, manufacturing, rooftop solar, and engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) often need to spend months training fresh graduates before they are ready to contribute effectively.
10 hours ago
Odisha needs INR1.1 lakh crore to expand renewable energy, storage, and grid infrastructure
A new report by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) proposes a three-pronged financing strategy, including a dedicated transition fund, to mobilise capital for clean energy and support a more resilient economy.
14 hours ago
From connected plants to intelligent industry: India’s next digital transformation
The real opportunity lies in combining India’s engineering depth with its growing digital capabilities. The factories and energy systems of the future will not necessarily be those with the largest number of sensors, the most sophisticated dashboards or the greatest volume of data. They will be the ones that can sense earlier, understand faster and act with greater precision.
Oct 14, 2026
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Rajasthan’s 2.45 GW solar-plus-storage auction yields INR 3.42/kWh
31 bidders participated in the e-reverse auction for the 2 GW Lot 1, with NLC India and Rama Reflection India securing capacities at INR 3.53/kWh. Coal India emerged as the lowest bidder in Lot 2, quoting INR 3.42/kWh for 225 MW.
15 hours ago
POWERGRID seeks pre-bid tie-up for 187.5 MW/750 MWh BESS project in Telangana
Power Grid Corp. of India Ltd (POWERGRID) has invited domestic bids to preselect a contractor for a 187.5 MW/750 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) project at the Maheswaram 400/220 kV substation in Telangana, India. The utility intends to participate in Telangana Power Generation Corp. Ltd’s selection process to develop the project as a battery energy storage system developer.
Oct 14, 2026
Adani Green targets over 10 GWh of installed BESS capacity by FY 2027-end
Adani Green Energy is targeting more than 10 GWh of installed battery energy storage system (BESS) capacity by the end of FY 2027. The company operationalized 3,081 MWh of storage capacity at its Khavda site in Gujarat during Q2 FY 2027, taking its total installed BESS capacity to 6,632 MWh as of H1 FY 2027.
Oct 13, 2026
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India’s solar industry faces workforce readiness gap: Mercom
A Mercom India study has found that solar industry employers across project development, manufacturing, rooftop solar, and engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) often need to spend months training fresh graduates before they are ready to contribute effectively.
10 hours ago
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Multiple grounding points cut lightning-induced overvoltage in solar panels by up to 55%
Researchers in Indonesia found that higher soil resistivity significantly increases lightning-induced overvoltage in PV systems. Their simulations also showed that multiple grounding points and connections closer to the lightning strike location can substantially reduce transient voltages.
16 hours ago
Magenta CdTe solar panels support broccoli cultivation in agrivoltaic trial
Researchers in Sweden and Italy have investigated the performance of semitransparent, magenta-colored cadmium telluride (CdTe) thin-film solar panels designed to transmit wavelengths favorable for broccoli growth. The study found that the panels affected microclimatic conditions, photosynthetic performance, nutrient composition, and overall land productivity.
17 hours ago
Heterojunction solar cell built with biomass lignin-based silver paste achieves 25.96% efficiency
Chinese researchers have developed a biomass lignin-based silver paste for HJT solar cells that reduces reliance on petroleum-based resins and improves electrical performance. The optimized paste increased solar cell efficiency from 25.01% to 25.96% while improving printability, adhesion, and conductivity.
Oct 08, 2026
Mixed self-assembled monolayer enables 18.88% efficiency in 5.2 cm² inverted perovskite solar cell
Researchers in India have developed an inverted perovskite solar cell based on a mixed self-assembled monolayer (SAM) that improves film quality, charge transport, and device stability. The cell achieved an efficiency of 18.88% on an active area of 5.2 cm², with a relative efficiency loss of only around 7% compared with smaller devices.
Oct 07, 2026
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POWERGRID seeks pre-bid tie-up for 187.5 MW/750 MWh BESS project in Telangana
Power Grid Corp. of India Ltd (POWERGRID) has invited domestic bids to preselect a contractor for a 187.5 MW/750 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) project at the Maheswaram 400/220 kV substation in Telangana, India. The utility intends to participate in Telangana Power Generation Corp. Ltd’s selection process to develop the project as a battery energy storage system developer.
Leapting launches autonomous forklift for solar module transport
The Chinese robotics manufacturer has introduced an autonomous tracked forklift capable of transporting solar module pallets weighing up to 3,000 kg. The battery-powered machine features a maximum lifting height of 3 m, a 30-degree climbing capability and a navigation system combining GNSS-RTK, laser SLAM and computer vision.
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Risen releases 23.5%-efficient anti-glare heterojunction solar module
Risen Energy has unveiled a new anti-glare heterojunction solar module featuring a dual-layer optical design and a power output of up to 730 W. The bifacial panel achieves a maximum efficiency of 23.5% and has received Class AAA anti-glare certification from TÜV Rheinland.
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How India is pioneering a sustainable, self-reliant EV battery ecosystem
India’s battery industry is still taking shape, and it will rely on others for several raw materials for some time. What has changed is that manufacturing, renewable power, new chemistries and recycling are now being planned as parts of one system. If cell plants come online on time and run on clean power, and recycling targets are enforced, India can cut its import bill and give local makers more control over how batteries are sourced, made and recovered.
ChemVolt Global begins work on 5 GWh lithium-ion battery, BESS facility in, Ratlam, Madhya Pradesh
Kuldeep Gupta, founder at ChemVolt, told pv magazine that the company plans to commission its first 1 GWh production line in the fourth quarter of FY 2027. Installation of additional equipment and production assets will continue in phases.
Adani Green targets over 10 GWh of installed BESS capacity by FY 2027-end
Adani Green Energy is targeting more than 10 GWh of installed battery energy storage system (BESS) capacity by the end of FY 2027. The company operationalized 3,081 MWh of storage capacity at its Khavda site in Gujarat during Q2 FY 2027, taking its total installed BESS capacity to 6,632 MWh as of H1 FY 2027.
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