BII, CIP launch $300 million platform to support renewables project development in India
British International Investment (BII) has launched a $300 million platform to accelerate renewable power projects in India, with $150 million each from BII and Danish fund manager Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP).
Carbon emerging as a business, trade and credit risk variable for India Inc.: Rubix Data Sciences
The country’s contribution to the voluntary carbon market has been significant, with over 375 million credits issued and a comparable share retired globally.
The Hydrogen Stream: Ireland’s LCOH on par with Morocco, Brazil
Fraunhofer ISE, in collaboration with Irishi energy company ESB, developed a methodology showing that Ireland is a competitive location for renewable power-to-X and green hydrogen production with costs comparable to Morocco, South Africa, and Brazil, supported by strong wind resources, policy backing, and infrastructure potential.
India awards 10.4 GW of standalone BESS capacity in 2025, but tariff viability remains a concern: IEEFA-JMK report
India allocated a total of 10.4 GW of standalone battery energy storage system (BESS) capacity in 2025, with 2-hour, 2-cycle systems accounting for the majority of this allocation. Tariffs fell sharply during the year, with the lowest discovered tariff reaching INR 1.48 lakh/MW/month for 2-hour systems.
Advait Energy Transitions, Norway’s TECO sign MoU for hydrogen fuel cell manufacturing in India
Advait Energy Transitions Ltd has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Norway-based TECO Fuel Cell Technology AS to establish a framework for hydrogen fuel cell manufacturing in India. The agreement was signed at the 3rd India–Nordic Summit in Oslo.
Glass frit chemistry explains EVA-driven degradation mechanisms in TOPCon solar cells
Researchers from University of New South Wales and Jolywood found that corrosion-induced degradation in TOPCon solar cells is primarily governed by glass frit chemistry in low-aluminum silver metallization. Their findings show that barium-zinc-modified frits significantly improve resistance to acetic-acid and damp-heat stress, enabling more stable silver-silicon interfaces and reduced module-level power loss.
Toyo denies Ethiopia duty evasion, confirms 4 GW ramp and U.S. cell plant
Toyo Co. says a new anti-circumvention petition targeting its Ethiopian solar cell facility is “riddled with misinformation.” The Japanese manufacturer tells pv magazine that the site reached 4 GW of capacity last year and that it is planning a U.S. onshore cell plant.
Bondada Engineering secures BOS package contract for 250 MW Adani solar project
Bondada Engineering Ltd has secured orders worth INR 469.52 crore from the Adani Group for the execution of the balance of system (BOS) package for a 250 MW solar project at Khavda, Kutch, Gujarat.
AmpereHour Energy, IndiGrid commission 180 MW/360 MWh battery storage project in Gujarat
AmpereHour Energy and IndiGrid have commissioned a 180 MW/360 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) at Gujarat Energy Transmission Corp. (GETCO) substation in Gujarat. With Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd (GUVNL) as the off-taker, this project is reportedly the largest standalone utility-scale battery energy storage (BESS) installation in India and amongst the largest BESS capacities in Asia.
NTPC adds 5,488 MW renewable energy capacity in FY26
NTPC Group has added 5,488 MW of renewable energy capacity during FY26 across solar, wind and pumped storage projects, strengthening its clean energy portfolio.
