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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.
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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, Saud...
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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,...
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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.
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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 clim...
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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).
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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.
Energy Storage

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, sup...

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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.

Solex Energy FY26 revenue rises 143.9% to INR 16.21 billion

Solex Energy Ltd has reported total revenue of INR 16.21 billion for FY26, marking a 143.9% year-on-year increase.

Siemens Energy India Q2 FY2026 revenue up 27.4% YoY

Siemens Energy India Ltd has reported a revenue from operations of INR 2,394 crore for the quarter ended March 2026, marking a 27.4% year-on-year increase from INR 1,880 crore in the corresponding quarter of FY 2025. Profit after tax increased 52.4% YoY to INR 375 crore.

Inox Clean buys US assets of Boviet Solar

Through this asset purchase, Inox Clean gains an operational capacity of 3 GW of TOPCon solar module manufacturing in the United States, positioning it in line with the “Make in America, For America” initiative.

Solar industry faces rising risks from fires and battery faults

The 8th annual Solar Risk Assessment from kWh Analytics identifies equipment-driven fires, regulator fines, and battery inaccuracies as the latest threats to renewable asset returns.

India added record 15.3 GW solar capacity in Q1 2026: Mercom

One of the key drivers behind the record solar capacity additions in Q1 2026 was the upcoming implementation of ALMM List-II from June 2026. The policy deadline prompted developers to accelerate project commissioning under the existing procurement framework amid concerns over limited domestic DCR cell availability and rising module procurement costs, according to Mercom.

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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.

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.

Waaree Clean Energy to develop multi-technology green hydrogen project for TMEIC Industrial Systems

Waaree Clean Energy Solutions, a wholly owned subsidiary of Waaree Energies Ltd, has secured an order to develop a multi-technology green hydrogen project at the facility of TMEIC Industrial Systems India in Tumkur, Karnataka.

JSW Energy commissions 250 MW of renewable energy capacity, including hydro, since April 2026

JSW Energy has commissioned 250 MW of renewable energy capacity since April 2026, comprising 130 MW of wind, 69.4 MW of solar, and the 50 MW Tidong Hydro Plant. With this addition, its total installed power generation capacity has reached 13.7 GW.

Solar approaches 3 TW, but the industry faces new challenges

Global solar PV capacity reached around 2,974 GW by end-2025, with nearly 698 GW added in 2025. The sector, however, is shifting from rapid deployment to integration challenges, as high penetration rates drive curtailment, storage demand, grid constraints, and evolving policy and market designs.

Tata Power Renewable Energy deploys Ladakh’s first commercial rooftop solar project

Tata Power Renewable Energy Ltd (TPREL) has implemented a 50 kWp rooftop solar installation at Hotel Barath in Leh, marking the first commercial rooftop solar project in the Union Territory of Ladakh.

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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.

“India’s battery energy storage market is transitioning from aggressive tendering to execution-led scale” — Ratul Puri, Chairman, Hindustan Power

Ratul Puri, Chairman of Hindustan Power, speaks to pv magazine about the key challenges in scaling renewable energy deployment, the growing role of battery storage and carbon markets, and Hindustan Power’s strategy in supporting India’s clean energy transition.

The hidden engine: Why testing infrastructure is the real bottleneck in India’s green energy race

India’s 500 GW renewable energy target by 2030 dominates every policy conversation. Capacity additions, auction pipelines, transmission corridors; these are the metrics that make headlines. But there is a quieter, less glamorous constraint that could undermine all of it: the country’s under-investment in testing and certification infrastructure for clean energy equipment.

AlphaTracker launches hydraulic mechanism that locks trackers during strong wind gusts

The Portuguese manufacturer unveiled Maxi-Lock, an autonomous hydraulic mechanism that locks solar trackers during strong wind gusts or high-amplitude vibrations, and Smart-Slope, a universal joint-style system designed for uneven terrain. The company claims the technologies can reduce supply and maintenance costs, lower component counts, improve plant availability, and enable higher PV module integration in both conventional and agrivoltaic projects.

Investment revives in thermal power amid grid stability needs as renewables surge: ICRA

A new report by ICRA says that the thermal power sector in India is witnessing a revived investment emphasis, even as the renewable capacity continue to surge. Thermal power acts as a reliable base-load supply, aiding grid stability amid expectations of power demand growth.

New technique measures water ingress in PV modules without disconnecting them

A German research team has developed a nondestructive, on-site method to quantify water ingress in photovoltaic modules using near-infrared absorption (NIRA) spectroscopy calibrated with Karl–Fischer titration (KFT). The approach enables precise measurement of absolute moisture content in sealed modules without disassembly, improving inspection, failure analysis, and lifetime prediction.

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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.

China TOPCon module prices hold steady as supplier price gap widens

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.

Upcycling silicon from end-of-life solar modules via palladium nanoparticles

Researchers in Italy have developed a Pd/Si catalyst for upcycling silicon from end-of-life PV panels. The system showed performance comparable to commercial-silicon catalysts and stable recycling over six cycles.

Jolywood starts mass production of low-silver TOPCon solar cells

The Chinese manufacturer said its novel TOPCon cell design enables partial replacement of silver with aluminum paste while maintaining TOPCon-level efficiency of over 27% and compatibility with existing production lines.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

Enrich Energy begins work on 290 MWh NTPC battery storage project in Andhra Pradesh

Enrich Energy has commenced work on a 290 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) project for NTPC Ltd at Simhadri in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. The company will execute the project on an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) basis.

Pace Digitek secures 250 MW/500 MWh BESS contract from NLC India Renewables

Pace Digitek has secured a contract worth INR 7,099.19 million (including GST) from NLC India Renewables for the deployment of a 250 MW/500 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) project in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.

Indraprastha Gas Ltd tenders EPC for 200 MW solar project with battery storage in Rajasthan

Indraprastha Gas Ltd (IGL) has invited bids for the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) of a 200 MW DC (160 MW AC) solar power project integrated with a battery energy storage system (BESS) in Rajasthan.

Opinion & Analysis

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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.

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.

How distributed energy resources can help India meet its 2030 clean energy targets faster

Distributed energy resources, rooftop solar, C&I open-access systems, behind-the-meter storage, solar agricultural pumps, microgrids, share one decisive advantage: deployment speed. And speed is not the only advantage. Power consumed where it is generated avoids the 15-22% aggregate technical and commercial losses in India’s distribution networks.

China TOPCon solar cell prices stabilize as holiday lull slows trading

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.

Resisting rust in solar

Over a 30-year asset life, corrosion can evolve into a structural, electrical, and fire safety issue. Corrosion drives up operations and maintenance (O&M) costs, reduces resilience to extreme events, and in some cases, can force premature decommissioning or complete structural replacement Intertek CEA’s Nicholas Hudson and Ankil Sanghvi advise on best practices.

Europe’s solar and storage development: Selectivity amid rising global supply and returning energy shocks

Escalating Middle East tensions and global energy supply risks are accelerating Europe’s shift toward solar and storage, particularly in commercial, industrial, and utility-scale segments where energy security, resilience, and price stability are becoming central investment drivers. At the same time, expanding manufacturing capacity in China and India is redirecting surplus solar and storage supply toward Europe, creating a highly competitive and increasingly selective market where long-term success depends on quality, reliability, ESG alignment, and strategic market positioning.

Press Releases

Redington Solar Enters into a Strategic Partnership with FIMER to Accelerate Solar Adoption Across India

Redington Solar, a subsidiary of Redington Limited – one of the leading integrated technology providers, signed a partnership with FIMER India Private Limited for Pan-India Distribution and nationwide reach of FIMER’s string inventor portfolio.   Leveraging Redington’s extensive network and market reach, it aims to increase access to FIMER’s cutting-edge technology for C & I customers, solar developers, EPCs and rooftop installers.

Solfin Raises ₹280 Crore, Accelerating India’s Energy Transition

Digital-first green finance platform positions itself at the centre of India’s accelerating clean-energy transition

REnergy Dynamics Secures Two Waste-to-CBG Projects from Refex Renewables, Strengthening Southern Market Presence

REnergy Dynamics (RED), an integrated bioenergy EPC and project development platform, has secured two Waste-to-Compressed Biogas (CBG) projects from Refex Renewables, marking a significant milestone in its growth journey and reinforcing its execution capabilities in the waste-to-energy sector.

LAPP India showcases its cutting-edge cable and connector solutions at ELASIA 2026 — designed to power the evolving energy landscape.

LAPP India proudly participates in ELASIA 2026, Asia’s premier exhibition for the electrical and power sector. With a strong commitment to innovation and reliability, LAPP showcases its cutting-edge cable and connector solutions that empower the evolving energy landscape.

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