Solar-Fabrik debuts back-contact solar module for residential, C&I applications
From pv magazine Germany German solar manufacturer Solar-Fabrik has introduced its first back-contact (BC) solar module, the Mono S4 Halfcut BC Full Black, designed for residential and commercial & industrial (C&I) applications. The 480 W panel is built with 108 half-cells based on n-type monocrystalline silicon wafers and achieves a conversion efficiency of 23.52%. It measures […]
Sunsure commissions 82.5 MWp open-access solar plant in Uttar Pradesh, its 10th in the State
Sunsure Energy has commissioned an 82.5 MWp open access solar power plant in Erach village of Jhansi district in Uttar Pradesh. This latest addition cements its position as a key renewable energy player in the state, with around 300 MW of cumulative operational capacity.
Enphase introduces commercial-scale solar microinverter with 97.5% efficiency
The inverter is designed for three-phase grid configurations without using external transformers. It contains gallium nitride technology, a first for Enphase’s microinverters.
Just 3% of India’s 2032 wind and solar target can power its entire EV fleet: Ember
Reliably meeting EV charging requirements from renewables requires demand-shifting mechanisms like time-of-day tariffs in conjunction with infrastructure improvements.
India’s auto industry can cut emissions by 87% through green electricity, low-carbon steel: CEEW
India’s automobile industry can cut its manufacturing emissions by up to 87% by 2050 with a shift to 100% renewable energy, green steel, and partnerships with suppliers to cut emissions, finds a new study by the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW).
Zelestra India scales C&I portfolio to 122+ MW with solar-wind-BESS hybrid solutions
Zelestra India’s commercial & industrial (C&I) portfolio has reached 122.4 MWp through wind-solar-battery energy storage system (BESS) hybrid projects in Tamil Nadu.
India’s next solar frontier: Captive projects are powering industrial self-reliance
Industrial belts in Punjab, Haryana, Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Tamil Nadu are becoming hotspots for captive solar. The drivers vary from steep tariffs and policy incentives to strong ESG commitments by export-oriented businesses, but the result is the same: a distributed solar network powering India’s industrial economy.
Why solar power can’t just be industries’ CSR afterthought
Companies that treat solar as a core part of their energy strategy, rather than a side initiative, often see these benefits play out with striking clarity. The investment case is strong. In most cases, payback happens within five to seven years. After that, solar becomes a net-positive contributor to the balance sheet.
Taiwan proposes mandatory solar for new buildings
The Taiwanese government has proposed new rules requiring PV installations on most new, expanded, or renovated buildings. The draft standards aim to boost renewable energy and decarbonisation by setting minimum solar capacity requirements, with potential exemptions for insufficient sunlight or technical issues.
Amplus Solar rebrands to Gentari
Sharad Pungalia has been appointed as Gentari’s Head of India. Pungalia, previously serving as the chief executive officer of Amplus Solar, has been instrumental in scaling Amplus Solar to more than 2.4 GW of operational and under-construction distributed energy assets.
