Japanese scientists achieve world record 25.14% efficiency for perovskite-CIGS tandem solar cell
The result was certified by Japan’s National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST).
India curtailed 300 GWh of renewable energy in Q1 2026 due to transmission constraints, says Ember
With the right regulatory changes, battery energy storage systems offer a credible near-term solution to the country’s rising grid gaps.
Bluebird Solar appoints Rohit Tikku as CEO to lead PV cell, BESS foray
Bluebird Solar, a solar PV module manufacturer, has appointed Rohit Tikku as its chief executive officer (CEO) to drive the company’s expansion into solar cell production, EPC services, and energy storage solutions.
Sahaj Solar forms JV for 750 MW solar module manufacturing facility in UAE
Sahaj Solar has announced a joint venture with Clarion Investments LLC to set up a 750 MW solar module manufacturing facility in the UAE. The facility will target supply to Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, including the UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Oman, as well as the US market.
E-trucks: Unlocking the next frontier in India’s logistics transformation
As battery costs decline, charging networks mature, and financing models improve, e-trucks can move deeper into mainstream freight. India’s logistics transformation is no longer only about moving goods faster. It is about moving them with lower emissions, stronger energy security and better lifecycle economics.
Hydrovert Energy develops 5 kVA to 50 kVA hydrogen fuel cell stationary gensets
Pune-based startup Hydrovert Energy has developed hydrogen fuel cell-based stationary power generators ranging from 5 kVA to 50 kVA for long-duration backup power in commercial and industrial applications. The systems use hydrogen as the sole fuel input, irrespective of whether the hydrogen is produced from fossil fuels, renewable energy-powered electrolysis, or nuclear energy pathways.
Oman power company signs 2.7 GW PPA for continuous wind-solar-storage project
The gigawatt-scale solar, wind and battery project developed by O-Green Energy expected to provide round-the-clock power. It is part of a push from Nama Power and Water Procurement to secure 7 GW solar, 3 GW battery storage capacity by 2030.
The impact of rain on PV module antisoiling coating lifetime
Researchers in India developed a predictive framework combining degradation experiments, weather data, and environmental stress models to assess how rain affects anti-soiling solar coatings. They found that coating lifetime strongly depends on local climate, installation tilt, and rainwater pH.
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.
