The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has proposed the inclusion of solar wafers under the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM), in a move aimed at promoting domestic manufacturing across the entire solar cell value chain. The ALMM for solar wafers will come into effect on June 1, 2028.

Hydrogen is moving quickly from promise to reality, and pipelines will be the foundation of this transition. The world is preparing to invest billions in hydrogen-ready transport networks, and the demand for advanced steel pipes will surge. With its strong track record, competitive costs, and supportive policies, India is well-positioned to lead.

India’s climate tech ecosystem now counts over 800 startups, ranging from solar and electric mobility pioneers to agri-tech and water management disruptors. Many of these startups begin as humble experiments.

Statkraft has signed an agreement to sell approximately 1.5 GWp of its renewable energy portfolio in Rajasthan, comprising the recently commissioned 445 MWp Khidrat solar plant and around 1,000 MWp of solar and wind projects at various stages of development.

Global hydrogen investment has topped $110 billion, up $35 billion from last year, with total committed capacity exceeding 6 million tons (metric tons) per year (mtpa), says the Hydrogen Council.

Polycab has launched its UT Series 350kW three-phase string inverter for utility-scale solar projects in Tamil Nadu. Offering 15/12 MPPTs, this series comes with a maximum 15A/20A DC input current per string, thus supporting bifacial 182mm/210mm modules.

Jaipur-based solar module manufacturer Insolation Energy Ltd has announced that its subsidiary, Insolation Green Energy, has incorporated four new wholly owned subsidiaries for the purpose of setting up solar power plants.

The inverter is designed for three-phase grid configurations without using external transformers. It contains gallium nitride technology, a first for Enphase’s microinverters.

When you combine lower solar hardware costs with rising grid tariffs, payback periods tighten—especially for homes that consume 200–400 units a month and can run major daytime loads (fridge, fans, air-cooling, work-from-home equipment) on solar power.

Diversified energy firm Avaada Group has inaugurated 11 solar power plants in Maharashtra’s Yavatmal district under the Mukhyamantri Saur Krushi Vahini Yojana (MSKVY) 2.0—a scheme aimed at providing farmers with reliable daytime power for irrigation while advancing the state’s clean energy transition.

Researchers in Spain investigated effective separation of encapsulants from PV glass with a focus on melting behavior and resistance to the hot knife-method of delamination. The results indicated that thermoplastic polyolefin encapsulants were the easiest to remove from the PV glass.

In recent months, solar energy has been recognised by the EU Commission as critical grid infrastructure, with a growing awareness around cybersecurity in particular raising questions about Europe’s energy security. In this article, solar cybersecurity specialist Uri Sadot – Managing Director at SolarDefend and Elected Chairman of SolarPower Europe’s Digitalization Group – discusses what PV installers, developers, EPCs and system owners can do to better protect themselves – and the grid.

The researchers state that their carbon-negative process has the potential to reduce green hydrogen production costs to $1 per kilogram, while also generating biochar and patented biofertilizers as valuable byproducts.

The Chinese manufacturer said the result was achieved thanks to new perovskite crystallization additives and high-mobility carrier transport layer materials.

The India Energy Storage Alliance (IESA) has welcomed the streamlining of the GST rate for all advanced batteries under heading 8507 to a uniform 18%, replacing the earlier regime where lithium-ion batteries were taxed at 18%, while other chemistries attracted a 28% GST.

DAS Solar has filed an environmental-impact assessment (EIA) for a 5 GW back-contact (BC) solar cell plant in Guizhou, China, expanding its existing manufacturing operations to supply large-scale and building-integrated PV (BIPV) installations.

Qatari researchers tell pv magazine that they have designed the world’s first hybrid station concept combining PV, liquid air, hydrogen storage, and batteries for EV charging and hydrogen refueling.

Servotech Renewable Power Systems has appointed Enovra Energy Solutions as its exclusive representative for the distribution and deployment of EV chargers and solar solutions across Mauritius and neighboring regions.

Solar module manufacturer Integrated Batteries India (IB Solar) will set up a 4 GW TOPCon cell and module facility with an investment of around INR 3,000 crore. The facility is set for commissioning by 2027.

New research from Europe shows that the global PV industry may require up to 14,000 tonnes of silver per year in 2030, with global supply being only 34,000 tonnes. The scientists said more efforts should be made to reduce silver content in TOPCon and heterojunction solar cells.

Honeywell Ionic battery energy storage system (BESS) combines flexible battery storage with Honeywell’s advanced control and energy management system, helping to optimize energy costs, absorb fluctuations in energy demand to ensure grid stability, and provide back-up power when needed.

ACME Solar has secured long-term project financing of INR 3,892 crore from the State Bank of India (SBI) for the development and construction of a 400 MW Firm and Dispatchable Renewable Energy (FDRE) project.

Utility-scale solar investment fell 19% globally, led by mainland China, Spain, Greece, and Brazil, while EU spending rose 63%, says BloombergNEF (BNEF).

Husk has secured a ₦5 billion (approximately $3.2 million) revolving, local currency debt facility from United Capital Infrastructure Fund (UCIF) to support the deployment and scaling of solar minigrids across Nigeria.

Scaling electrified fleets relies not just on vehicles, but on the infrastructure that powers them: without a robust, accessible, and optimized charging ecosystem, fleet EV adoption may stall, undermining both environmental goals and operational efficiency.

This article discusses the often-overlooked technical considerations involved in designing and laying out a high-performance solar system.

The integration of AI and ESG is redefining what supply chain management can be. AI brings the speed, scale, and foresight to manage complexity with confidence. ESG ensures that capability is channelled into transparent, accountable, and sustainable outcomes.

While subsidies have provided an important early boost, the future of residential solar affordability rests on financing models that expand access consistently. Loans create a pathway for households across diverse income brackets and geographies to invest in clean energy without waiting for government support.

As deployment expands across residential rooftops, commercial and industrial systems, and large-scale ground plants, string inverters are evolving at an unprecedented pace. This article reviews the key technology trends and application developments shaping the market as we move into 2025.

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.