How is India’s power infrastructure evolving amid global supply chain shifts?
With renewable capacity expanding, grid upgrades underway, and policies fostering local supply chains, India is navigating a complex but promising energy transition.
NREL, CubicPV achieves 24% efficiency for perovskite mini solar module
A U.S.-based collaboration between the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and CubicPV has yielded a perovskite minimodule with certified efficiency of 24.0%. The two noted that it is the first time a U.S. effort has set a record in the perovskite mini module category.
Longi unveils 34.58%-efficient tandem perovskite-silicon solar cell based on asymmetric self-assembled monolayer
In a new scientific paper published in nature, the Chinese manufacturer presented a new tandem perovskite-silicon solar cell based on a bottom cell with a heterojunction design. It also used a new type of self-assembled monolayer that reportedly reduces non-radiative recombination and increases cell efficiency.
Australian Clean Energy delegation visits India to further deepen their engagements
A 30-member Australian Clean Energy Delegation representing 22 companies, is visiting India from July 7 – 11, 2025 to showcase Australia’s innovative solutions across energy storage technologies, AI solutions for energy operations, solar technologies, green hydrogen, energy modelling and weather forecasting, education & capacity building and consulting.
First Solar uses quantum dots to boost module efficiency
Quantum dot technology promises to boost bifacial solar module output. The company entered into a supply agreement with specialist UbiQD.
Solarix Solar launches new terracotta solar panel
The Netherlands-based solar façade panel and mounting system provider has added a new terracotta rooftop module to its product range. It also announced it is expanding it sales network and boosting its manufacturing capacity after raising €5.5 million in financing.
India installed 17.4 GW utility-scale solar, 5.15 GW rooftop PV capacity in FY 2025: JMK Research
Rajasthan led the annual solar additions with 6.5 GW, followed by Gujarat (3.6 GW) and Maharashtra (2.3 GW).
First attempt to build tandem solar cells based on perovskite, transition metal dichalcogenide
Scientists in India have proposed to design new tandem solar cells using transition metal dichalcogenide as an absorber material for the bottom PV device. Their simulations showed these tandem cells may reach an efficiency of over 35%.
Shakti Pumps raises INR 292 crore to set up 2.2 GW solar cell and module factory
Shakti Pumps (India) Ltd has raised INR 292.60 crore through a qualified institutions placement (QIP). It will utilize the proceeds to establish a greenfield 2.2 GW solar cell and module manufacturing plant in Madhya Pradesh.
Gautam Solar secures California Energy Commission certification, extends US market presence
The California Energy Commission certification ensures Gautam Solar’s modules comply with stringent quality, safety, and performance standards required for solar installations in the State of California, the largest solar market of the United States.
