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Research & Development
Magenta CdTe solar panels support broccoli cultivation in agrivoltaic trial Researchers in Sweden and Italy have investigated the performance of semitransparent, magenta-colored cadmium telluride (CdTe) thin-film solar panels designed to transmit wavelengths favorable for broccoli growth. The study found that the panels affected microclimatic conditions, photosynthetic performance, nutrient composition, and overall land productivity.
Lior Kahana
16 hours ago
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Technology & Products
Exide launches modular 125 kW/261 kWh battery for C&I applications The French manufacturer has introduced a new lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery featuring an integrated 125 kW power conversion system, 261 kWh of storage capacity and a nominal round-trip efficiency of 86%.
Emiliano Bellini
Oct 14, 2026
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Technology & Products
Leapting launches autonomous forklift for solar module transport The Chinese robotics manufacturer has introduced an autonomous tracked forklift capable of transporting solar module pallets weighing up to 3,000 kg. The battery-powered machine features a maximum lifting height of 3 m, a 30-degree climbing capability and a navigation system combining GNSS-RTK, laser SLAM and computer vision.
Lior Kahana
Oct 14, 2026
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Manufacturing
VSL PowerHive to set up 7.5 GWh BESS assembly plant in Tamil Nadu VSL PowerHive plans to set up a 7.5 GWh BESS assembly plant in Oragadam, Tamil Nadu, with inauguration planned for January 2027 and commercial operations expected to begin in April 2027.
Uma Gupta
Oct 13, 2026
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Applications & Installations
High defect rates drag down solar performance and yield, finds report 87% of inspected projects were identified to have major issues in a report by HelioVolta.
Ryan Kennedy
Oct 13, 2026
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Manufacturing
Solis hits 10 GW shipment milestone in India, expands into integrated energy storage Solis has reached 10 GW in cumulative shipments in India in 2026, marking 10 years in the market. As the inverter manufacturer enters its second decade in the country, it plans to focus on helping customers meet evolving energy needs through solar and storage solutions.
Uma Gupta
Oct 12, 2026
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Applications & Installations
Sunsure Energy signs PPA with Evonith Steel for 30 MWp of solar capacity The long-term power purchase agreement agreement covers 30 MWp of solar capacity. Power supply is scheduled to begin in October from Sunsure Energy’s operational 120 MWp solar facility in Dhule, Maharashtra.
Uma Gupta
Oct 12, 2026
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Markets & Policy
Can India scale data centres without raising emissions? The question is no longer whether India can scale its data centre footprint, but whether it can do so while maintaining discipline on energy consumption, emissions, and resource utilisation. The answer to this will define the credibility and resilience of the industry in the decade ahead.
Nikhil Parate, Head of Energy & Sustainability India, Colt Data Centre Services
Oct 09, 2026
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Applications & Installations
Tata Power Renewables surpasses 5.67 GW of rooftop solar capacity in India The company has completed 575,000 rooftop solar installations across the residential and commercial and industrial (C&I) segments.
Uma Gupta
Oct 06, 2026