IEC-based technical specifications needed for second-life PV module market
The latest report from the International Energy Agency’s Photovoltaic Power Systems Programme says second-life PV modules have the potential to reduce waste and extend the value of solar assets, but their market today remains underdeveloped and requires advances in technical qualifications, scalable reuse infrastructure and supportive policy frameworks.
REC conducts live demo of peer‑to‑peer decentralized energy transaction at India AI Impact Summit 2026
During the live peer-to-peer energy trading demo, Arun Singh, a farmer from Meerut (Uttar Pradesh), used a secure, blockchain‑enabled platform to sell surplus solar‑generated electricity directly to Lakshmi, a garment shop owner in Delhi.
Nextpower enters multi-year gigawatt-scale steel frame supply agreement with Jinko Solar (U.S.) Industries
Nextpower plans to expand its steel frame manufacturing capacity in the southeastern United States to enable direct supply to Jinko Solar’s module manufacturing facility in Jacksonville, USA.
ACME Solar secures PPA with SECI for 190 MW wind-solar hybrid project
ACME Solar arm ACME Urja One has signed a 25-year power purchase agreement with Solar Energy Corp. of India (SECI) for a 190 MW wind-solar hybrid project with assured peak power supply.
MENA region to add 860 GW of solar by 2040, says DNV
The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is projected to install 860 GW of solar capacity by 2040, led by utility-scale projects, with a further 2.2 TW of solar and wind expected between 2040 and 2060.
Centrotherm launches new high-volume TOPCon PECVD tool
The Germany-based PV thermal process equipment and technology provider has launched c.Plasma Q Max to process up to 10,000 wafers per hour in high-volume TOPCon solar cell manufacturing lines.
India’s 2030 battery gigafactory ambition: Strengths, bottlenecks and solutions
The number of operational battery gigafactories will increase significantly, with more than 30 manufacturing sites expected to be in operation by 2030, targeting a total production capacity exceeding 290 GWh. However, challenges such as raw material and skilled labor shortages, insufficient R&D investment, and a lack of long-term strategic planning remain.
Saatvik Green Energy secures INR 44.10 crore solar module order
Saatvik Solar Industries has received and accepted an order worth INR 44.10 crore for the supply of solar PV modules. The order is scheduled for execution by March 2026.
Renewables’ share to reach 26% of total power generation by FY2026-end: Infomerics Ratings
Infomerics Ratings expects renewable energy (RE) to account for 26% of India’s total power generation by the end of FY2026, despite softer demand conditions.
Global Energy Alliance announces $25 million Grids of the Future Accelerator platform
The Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet has launched the India Grids of the Future Accelerator platform to modernize power distribution, integrate renewable energy and storage, and prepare India’s grids for rapid demand growth.
