C&I solar grows 18% in the United States in 2024
Distributed solar fell 11% in 2024, dragged down by the residential segment, according to Ohm Analytics’s report on the fourth quarter of 2024. However, signs of recovery emerged with a strong fourth quarter and increasing installation volumes throughout the year.
NTPC allocates 1.2 GW wind-solar hybrid capacity at $0.039/kWh
State-owned coal miner NLC India secured the largest slice of 450 MW. Other winners include Enfinity Global (300 MW), Welspun Renewable Energy (250 MW) and Adani Renewable Energy (200 MW).
Zelestra secures 16.2 MW wind, solar PPA with Daimler India Commercial Vehicles
Zelestra will supply renewable power from its wind and solar PV assets to Daimler India Commercial Vehicles factory in Oragadam, near Chennai.
Lenovo unveils solar laptop with integrated PV panel
This is a proof-of-concept 1.22 kg laptop with a solar panel integrated into the lid, capable of absorbing enough sunlight in 20 minutes to power the device’s video for an hour.
BHEL seeks EPC partner in pre-bid tieup for 1.2 GW Khavda solar plant
Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) has issued a global tender to select EPC partners in a pre-bid tie-up for 1,200 MW (4x300MW) Khavda Solar PV plant in Gujarat. Bidding closes on March 20.
Scientists unveil durable perovskite PV modules with carbon nanotube electrode
Japanese researchers have engineered a 100 cm² perovskite solar cell module featuring a robust single-walled carbon nanotube (CNT) electrode to improve durability and enable dual-sided light absorption.
In India, ISTS connected green open access market to add 40 GW capacity by 2030
The Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS) could achieve a green open access (OA) capacity of around 40 GW by 2030, provided that transmission bottlenecks are resolved, and no other significant obstacles emerge. This will represent approximately one-third of green OA capacity in India by 2030.
Insolation Energy secures solar EPC, module orders worth INR 372.20 crore
Insolation Energy has secured orders for rooftop solar projects worth INR 340.20 crore and PV modules worth INR 32 crore.
Indian solar manufacturers must prepare for evolving trade environment, says Rubix report
While Indian solar PV exporters may benefit in the short term from China’s reduced access to the US market, they must prepare for potential disruptions, both from Chinese price competition and possible US tariffs on Indian goods, says a new report by Rubix Data Sciences.
The role of solar in India’s 500 GW renewable energy target by 2030
As of Feb. 28, 2025, India’s installed solar capacity stands at approximately 102.57 GW, contributing significantly to its renewable energy mix. To meet the 500 GW target, solar energy will need to contribute nearly 300 GW.
