ARTsolar challenges local content compliance in South African solar tenders
A High Court in South Africa ordered the country’s Ministry of Mineral Resources and Energy to deliver full documentation relating to three solar tenders awarded in 2021 and 2022 to local solar manufacturer ARTsolar, after the company questioned if the preferred bidders had followed local content requirements for PV modules set out in the tenders. ARTsolar told pv magazine its legal team is currently reviewing the documentation it has received.
Can India’s steel pipe industry lead the global hydrogen infrastructure build-out?
One of the biggest constraints in the hydrogen economy today is the lack of transport infrastructure. Moving hydrogen remains expensive and logistically complex without pipelines.
Renewable energy central to India’s industrial competitiveness: Pralhad Joshi
Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi highlighted that renewable energy is becoming a critical determinant of competitiveness in key industrial sectors such as steel, aluminium, chemicals, automotive and textiles. He emphasised the importance of emerging areas including green hydrogen, battery storage, pumped hydro, offshore wind and round-the-clock renewable energy solutions in the next phase of growth.
Germany allocates 2.3 GW in latest ground-mounted PV tender, lowest bid comes in at €0.039/kWh
The latest round of Germany’s PV tender scheme was largely oversubscibed.
Ceigall India wins 50 MW standalone battery storage project in Punjab
Ceigall India Ltd has secured a 50 MW standalone battery energy storage system (BESS) project in Punjab. The project was awarded through a tariff-based competitive bidding process conducted by Punjab State Power Corp. Ltd for 1,000 MWh battery storage capacity.
CleanMax posts 340% growth in consolidated PAT for FY2025–26
Revenue from operations for FY2025–26 increased to INR 1,913 crore, representing a 28% growth YoY. Profit after tax (PAT) surged 341% to INR 85.6 crore.
SoftBank to make next-gen zinc-halogen battery cells in Japan for AI data centers
SoftBank’s mobile arm is gearing up to scale the intriguing zinc-halogen battery cell chemistry to 1 GWh annual production.
The impact of fly ash-induced soiling on PV panel performance
Scientists in Morocco have conceived an experimental–numerical model to quantify how fly ash soiling affects photovoltaic (PV) modules, capturing both optical losses and thermal effects. Their findings show that while dust layers can reduce panel temperature, fly ash significantly degrades efficiency in a non-linear way, highlighting the need for predictive models for real-world solar performance.
Tata Power reports FY26 PAT of INR 5,118 crore, up 7% YoY
Renewables business PAT increased 59% YoY to INR 1,994 crore (including INR 857 crore from solar cell and module manufacturing unit).
Hybrid energy systems: Combining solar, wind & storage for maximum efficiency
Hybrid energy systems are set to play a crucial role in shaping the future of energy infrastructure. With advancements in smart grid technologies, artificial intelligence, and predictive analytics, these systems will become even more efficient and adaptive. They offer a scalable and sustainable solution to meet rising energy demands while reducing carbon emissions and enhancing energy security.
