The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) says more than half of all power capacity planned through 2030 is under threat from mounting political interference that could stall US renewable deployment.

ReNew Energy Global Plc has secured $331 million from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to support the development of a 837 MWp wind-solar capacity backed with a 415 MWh battery energy storage system in Andhra Pradesh. This is part of ADB’s $477 million financial package for the project. The balance $146 million will be arranged by ADB through other lenders.

In a new weekly update for pv magazine, OPIS, a Dow Jones company, provides a quick look at the main price trends in the global PV industry.

Researchers show how solar panel imports saved nearly 600 American lives over a decade, while industry data indicates that the Suniva solar tariff may have caused more than one hundred preventable deaths.

Jharkhand’s vast renewable energy potential, combined with its industrial base and critical mineral reserves, positions the state to emerge as a hub for low-carbon manufacturing, ranging from EVs, solar panels and battery energy storage systems (BESS) to green hydrogen production.

Sembcorp will develop around 750 MW of renewable energy capacity, supported by battery energy storage systems, to ensure a firm and dispatchable supply of renewable power to SJVN.

A 2 MW solar park in Wallonia, Belgium, will rely 50 kW of hydrogen-producing solar modules developed by Solhyd, a spin-off from KU Lueven. The installation will be the first demonstration of Solhyd’s technology at a commercially-relevant scale.

ReNew Energy Global Plc has reported a total Income (or total revenue) of $898 million for H1 FY26, a 45.7% increase YoY. Net profit surged 83.3% YoY to $110 million, driven by the company’s expanding operational RE capacity and solar manufacturing capacities.

With over 50 GW of renewable capacity stranded nationwide as of June 2025, the message is clear: identifying and overcoming the challenges in India’s construction sector is no longer optional but essential to sustain the country’s solar growth.

JSW Energy Ltd has commissioned 85 MW of renewable energy capacity, including solar capacity of 74 MW (Including part of NHPC’s hybrid project) and wind capacity of 11 MW.

With renewables’ share in power generation expected to grow significantly, there will also be a push in the demand for next-generation transformers that are capable of handling the intermittent nature of solar, wind, and other non-polluting sources of energy. The grid of the future demands not only more transformers but smarter, adaptive, and sustainable designs that can support India’s ambitious renewable targets and fast-rising power demand.

Solar panel cleaning equipment company Objectif Drone has launched a new 7 kg dual-brush cleaning robot with a speed of 5 km/h made for small and medium-sized PV installations.

A Saudi–Egyptian research team investigated the effects of four types of dust on photovoltaic panels in arid coastal environments, finding that power losses can reach up to 48%.

Solex Energy Ltd has partnered with Germany’s ISC Konstanz to upgrade its upcoming TOPCon cell line and adopt next-generation rear-contact and c-Si tandem/perovskite solar technologies.  The manufacturer also unveiled its concept rear-contact solar module, which is set to enter commercial production by FY 2027.

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and World Bank have launched a $12.5 billion initiative to finance regional power interconnection in Southeast Asia under the ASEAN Power Grid program.

The company has produced its first sodium-ion battery prototype and, in collaboration with Spanish research institute CIC energiGUNE, developed sodium-ion cell prototypes that have shown “very promising results.”

Solex Energy has reported a revenue of INR 4,157 million in the first half of FY26, 51.6% up year-on-year. Profit after tax (PAT) surged 133.2% YoY to INR 305 million.

The IPO comprises a fresh issue of shares worth INR 2,143.86 crore and an offer for sale (OFS) of shares valued INR 756.14 crore by promoters. The price band is set between INR 206 and INR 217 per share.

With investment in the sodium-ion battery sector rebounding in 2025 after last year’s slowdown, two chemical heavyweights are partnering to develop cathode and anode materials for the emerging technology.

Kosol Energie unveiled its high-efficiency 730 Wp G12 TOPCon solar panel for commercial and utility-scale projects at REI 2025. The company also announced plans to expand its module manufacturing capacity by an additional 6 GW, bringing the total to 9 GW by late 2026. In addition, Kosol Energie is venturing into large-scale battery energy storage systems (BESS), with an initial planned annual production capacity of 3–3.5 GWh.

The Maharashtra government has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Singapore’s GSC Group for the 1.5 GW Panchmauli-Devalipada pumped storage hydroelectric project in Dhule and Nandurbar districts. 

Chhattisgarh’s energy sector received over INR 16,672 crore in government support in fiscal year 2024, with fossil fuel subsidies outweighing clean energy support four times. Clear net-zero targets can help government revenues shift from fossil to clean energy, says an analysis by the International Institute for Sustainable Development and Swaniti Initiative.

As nations move towards low-carbon economies, hydrogen pipelines could become the backbone of industrial decarbonisation, linking production hubs to demand centres with efficiency, safety, and reliability. Building this backbone is not just an engineering task; it is a strategic investment in a cleaner energy future.

Schneider Electric has introduced a modular 200 kWh battery energy storage system for commercial and industrial (C&I) users, scalable up to 2 MWh across 10 units.

The investment, led by energy transition-focused venture capital firm Transition VC, will accelerate HYDGEN’s efforts to make ultra-pure, cost-efficient hydrogen available directly at the point of use through its anion exchange membrane (AEM) electrolyzer technology.

In a new weekly update for pv magazine, OPIS, a Dow Jones company, provides a quick look at the main price trends in the global PV industry.

Amid looming threats from interconnected environments, emerging technologies, and siloed security practices, the energy sector needs a single source of truth. An exposure management platform delivers this, bringing IT and OT security into a unified ecosystem. It proactively identifies risks and stops them before they spiral out of control and stop operations.

In its latest monthly for pv magazine, the International Solar Energy Society (ISES) explains how pumped-hydro energy storage combined with PV power generation could provide 24/7 power to data centres

In a new weekly update for pv magazine, OPIS, a Dow Jones company, provides a quick look at the main price trends in the global PV industry.

As India races toward its goal of 500 GW non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030, having already reached 217.62 GW as of January 2025, integrating variable renewable energy sources requires flexible storage solutions that can bridge generation-demand gaps while maintaining grid reliability. The dramatic cost declines, technological innovations, and supportive policy frameworks have created a perfect storm for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) adoption, transforming what was once a nascent technology into a commercially viable solution driving India’s clean energy future and enabling a more flexible, resilient, and decentralized power system.