The federal government has unveiled new details of its plan to create a $1.2 billion critical mineral reserve. Three minerals will initially be the focus: antimony, gallium and rare earths (a group of 17 different elements).

Kosol Energie has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Government of Gujarat to invest INR 90,000 crore in the State. The company said the proposed investment will support the development of advanced solar module manufacturing facilities, next-generation R&D centers, large-scale renewable energy parks, and integrated green energy ecosystems.

Once considered isolated incidents, spontaneous glass breakages in solar modules are becoming more frequent, highlighting the limits of some manufacturing choices and the need for closer quality control.

Joint owners of the 2 GW Al Dhafra solar power plant Abu Dhabi National Energy Company, Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company, EDF Power Solutions and Jinko Power, alongside offtaker Emirates Water and Electricity Company, have issued the green bonds to refinance the plant’s existing debt obligations and support its continued operation.

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.

The share of thermal power in India’s electricity generation is expected to fall below 70% next fiscal, driven by slower growth in power demand and a sharp rise in renewable energy (RE) generation, according to Crisil Ratings.

Jupiter International Ltd has secured an order for the manufacturing, supply, installation, testing, and maintenance of off-grid solar PV water pumping systems (SPWPS) under the Magel Tyala Saur Krushi Pump Yojana (MTSKPY) in Maharashtra.

Setting up solar projects in harsh terrains is more than an engineering challenge—it is a test of planning, adaptability, and execution discipline. As India’s solar capacity continues to expand, the next 100 MW of installations will increasingly come from regions where conditions are difficult but potential remains high.

New orders of INR 3,086 crore in Q3 and a robust pipeline for Q4 gives the company the confidence to revise its order booking guidance to over INR 11,000 crore this fiscal.

The four-day Summit will focus on the entire power value chain, including power generation (with emphasis on clean energy systems such as solar, wind, hydro, green hydrogen, etc.), transmission and distribution, energy storage, and energy efficiency solutions.

The Kauaʻi Island Utility Cooperative in Hawaii, which deployed storage before grid-forming inverters became available, became a test case for diagnosing grid issues that can arise with older grid-following inverters, and how grid-forming inverters can stabilize a grid.

Uniper has signed the agreement to offtake up to 500,000 tons per year from AM Green’s green ammonia projects. The first shipment is expected to happen as early as 2028 from AM Green Ammonia’s first 1 million ton per annum (MTPA) under construction plant in Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh.

The Indian power system is evolving faster than most global peers. Electricity demand is rising. Rooftop solar, electric mobility, and distributed generation are accelerating. The grid, once designed for predictable one-direction flows, is becoming a dynamic, decentralised organism. To manage it, India requires data that is just as distributed as the energy sources feeding the system. This is where decentralised RF mesh networks have begun to play an important role.

By combining proven global practices with solutions designed for Indian conditions, offering choices for different customer needs, and continuing to invest in meaningful innovation, India can build a solar ecosystem that is resilient and inclusive.

The Chinese manufacturer said its 2-terminal 34.76%-efficient perovskite-silicon tandem lab-scale cell is based on heterojunction technology and developed by a collaboration of Solarlab Aiko Europe, Aiko headquarters, and its R&D in Yuwi, China.

Vikram Solar Ltd today announced adoption of G12R format across its entire PV module portfolio. The company said the move reflects broader industry trends toward larger-format wafers, high-efficiency n-type technologies, and bifacial module designs aimed at improving energy yield and project economics.

A new generation of sodium-ion (Na-ion) battery cells has been launched as an alternative to the virtual monopoly of lithium-ion (Li-ion). Although the technology is unlikely to displace significant Li-ion market share, recent improvements make Na-ion a viable solution for certain niche applications, with potential for wider usage if cost becomes competitive.

The patent infringement case was related to an unspecified TOPCon solar cell technology.

Emmvee Photovoltaic Power Ltd, an integrated solar module and cell manufacturer, today announced that its revenue from operations for Q3 FY26 stood at INR 11,523 million, an increase of 118% year-on-year (YoY). Profit after tax (PAT) for Q3 surged 166% YoY to INR 2,636 million.

Onix Renewable Ltd has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the government of Gujarat for the establishment of a green ammonia production facility in Rajkot district with an investment of INR 10,000 crore. Additionally, it has proposed the implementation of PM-KUSUM Component-C projects at multiple locations across Gujarat

The 500 MW/1 GWh Jiayuguan NingSheng project combines lithium batteries and supercapacitors to support grid stability and renewables integration.

ENGIE has secured a 200 MW solar project paired with a 100 MW/600 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) in India. The project was awarded through a competitive bidding process conducted by the Solar Energy Corp. of India (SECI).

Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has secured an order from Torrent Energy Storage Solutions for the construction of the 3 GW Saidongar-1 open-loop pumped storage project (PSP) in Raigad, Maharashtra. The PSP will comprise ten units of 300 MW each.

Only around 50% of standalone battery energy storage system (BESS) projects analyzed in India demonstrate positive project economics under modeled assumptions, according to Mercom India Research’s newly released LCOS and Bidding Trends in Indian Energy Storage Projects report. The projects assessed were auctioned between July and November 2025.

Scatec has inked a 25-year power purchase agreement in Egypt for a 1.95 GW solar, 3.9 GWh battery energy storage project, representing the developer’s largest investment to date.

Every additional EV, wind turbine, transmission line, or storage system intensifies pressure on supply chains that are already concentrated and geopolitically sensitive. Competing solely on mining is neither sufficient nor sustainable.

Global solar growth is flattening in major markets as oversupply from China and India drives prices down and shifts competition from sheer volume to execution, policy alignment, and system integration. Across the U.S., Europe, and China, energy storage is becoming essential for project viability, making PV-plus-storage and strong EPC partnerships the new basis for winning projects in 2026 and beyond.

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.

Startups are rewriting the narrative of India’s environmental challenge by building a bridge between air quality restoration and renewable energy expansion—a synergy that promises to fundamentally reshape how India confronts both crises simultaneously.

India’s power landscape is undergoing a structural inflection point where domestic manufacturing has shifted from a supporting function to a central pillar of national energy security.