Smart grids and solar integration: Powering the cities of tomorrow
The true breakthrough is when smart grids connect with solar power together. That connection opens up a lot of possibilities. Smart grids will tell us what a solar energy system can produce by predicting the weather and adjusting the transfer of electricity in real time.
RenewSys showcases anti-acid EVA and green backsheet at PV Tech Conclave ‘Anusandhan’
RenewSys showcased its newly developed anti-acid EVA encapsulant, eco-friendly backsheet, and super-barrier backsheet at PV components technology conclave, Anusandhan, held in Gandhinagar, Gujarat.
Hindustan Power secure 25-year PPA for 435 MW DC solar project in Uttar Pradesh
Hindustan Power has secured a 25-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with Uttar Pradesh Power Corp. Ltd (UPPCL) for a 435 MW DC solar PV project to be set up in the state. The project was awarded by UPPCL through a competitive bidding process in April 2025.
Advait Energy Transitions Q1 consolidated profit up 79% YoY
Advait Energy Transitions Ltd has posted an INR 9.69 crore consolidated profit for the quarter ended June 30, 2025. Consolidated revenue from operations surged to INR 118.43 crore.
Godrej Enterprises builds solar carport for IT company
Spanning 31,984 sq.m and powered by 1,031 PV panels, the solar-powered carport showcases a space-smart solution for clean energy generation in metro cities.
Global electricity demand to rise in 2026 as renewables lead, says IEA
Global electricity demand is set to rise more than 3% per year through 2026, driven by growth in Asia and greater use across industry, data centers, and transport, with renewables, gas, and nuclear meeting most of the increase, says the International Energy Agency (IEA).
GAIL tenders EPC of 17.5 MW floating solar plant
GAIL (India) Ltd has invited bids to set up a 17.5 MW (AC) grid-connected floating solar plant on engineering, procurement, construction (EPC) at its Pata facility in the Auraiya district of Uttar Pradesh
Sinovoltaics releases latest PV inverter manufacturer ranking
The quality assurance firm updated its inverter manufacturer financial stability ranking with APSystems (Yuneng Technology), Sinexcel, and Eaton in the top three spots.
NTPC REL wins SECI auction for 70,000 MT/year green ammonia supply
NTPC Renewable Energy Ltd has emerged as the successful bidder in the e-reverse auction conducted by the Solar Energy Corp. of India (SECI) for the full green ammonia capacity of 70,000 metric tonnes per annum. It secured this capacity at a price of INR 51.80 per kg.
Trade headwinds fragment PV prices
Tempestuous trade conditions and policy uncertainty have led to module price fragmentation in the United States. Ahead of an expected reduction in manufacturing capacity utilization, leading manufacturers in China produced a high volume of cells in the spring. OPIS editorial director Hanwei Wu explains the latest market developments.
