integrating variable renewable energy sources into conventional power systems requires a delicate balance of technology, operational excellence, and regulatory compliance. While AI and ML have become indispensable tools in the modern energy toolkit, they are most effective when paired with on-ground human insight and proactive asset management.

Given that global steel demand is projected to grow by 32% by 2050, largely driven by infrastructure expansion and industrial development, the need to decouple steel production from carbon emissions is both urgent and complex. Here is where hydrogen, particularly green hydrogen, emerges as a powerful catalyst for change.

Jakson Green has entered wind power generation by securing power purchase agreement (PPA) for a 100 MW project with Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd.

By using equipment financing products, MSMEs can preserve their working capital rather than draining their cash balances. A strategic choice, it unlocks capital and enables businesses to invest it in key areas such as research and development, hiring talent, or expansion.

Avaada Group has signed a memorandum of understanding with the government of Bihar to invest INR 5,000 crore for developing 1 GW of solar and battery energy storage projects in Bihar.

The PAT-positive distributed renewable energy player, backed by Japan’s Mitsui & Co. and Chubu Electric Power, is targeting a 1 GW portfolio within five years, with rooftop solar, floating PV, and rural electrification at the center of its growth strategy.

ADM Solar is also set to launch its exclusive solar outlets under the brand name Orient Solar, aimed at driving mass adoption of solar power solutions in major Indian cities.

India could achieve clean power system at a cost (including generation, balancing, and grid infrastructure) of around $50/MWh by 2050—significantly below current fossil fuel-driven wholesale prices—by shifting to a fully wind and solar-based electricity system requiring primarily day-night balancing.

India’s solar journey is not just about energy generation, it’s about transforming how cities are built and lived in. A multidisciplinary approach involving policy, technology, and civic engagement will be crucial to accelerate this transition. With the right push, India can lead the global shift toward climate-resilient, smart, and sustainable urban ecosystems.

Solarium Green Energy has secured two new EPC work orders worth a total of INR 26.62 crore from NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam Ltd (NVVN) for the development of grid-connected rooftop solar projects across various sites in the Northeastern States.

Reliably meeting EV charging requirements from renewables requires demand-shifting mechanisms like time-of-day tariffs in conjunction with infrastructure improvements.

Scientists in India have simulated and tested a prototype wireless charging system for electric vehicles, with a three-port DC–DC converter at its core and have found it achieved an improved efficiency of 88%.

JK Srivastava Hynfra has signed a memorandum of understanding with NREDCAP to develop a green hydrogen and ammonia hub with a capacity to produce up to 1 million tons of green ammonia annually, powered by 3 GW of solar and wind energy. Operations are expected to begin in early 2029.

The European Patent Office says China has overtaken other countries in photovoltaic patent filings over the past 15 years, while European startups and universities retain a lead in agrivoltaics and niche solar applications.

Li-S Energy has produced Australia’s first lithium metal foils at its cell production facility in Victoria, a milestone the company says supports its broader mission to commercialise high-performance lithium-sulfur and lithium metal batteries.

The initiative aims to establish India’s first circular vanadium ecosystem, converting refinery waste into battery-grade vanadium pentoxide (V₂O₅)—a critical material used in next-generation long-duration batteries that support grid stability and renewable energy deployment.

An international research team has conducted an extensive overview of bifacial solar modules from 39 countries. Their analysis took into account the best of the median values indicated in the product specifications and found that heterojunction and back-contact panels provide the best parameters.

Waaree Energies Ltd has reached an order book of 25 GW—comprising 58.7% overseas and 41.3% domestic orders—valued at approximately INR 49,000 crore.

Supply chain challenges, subsidies and tariff uncertainties are forcing the solar energy industry to find significant cost efficiencies. As older models of installed solar panels become harder to source, the growing second-life solar market helps industry find replacement panels and other equipment.

Premier Energies reported a robust performance for Q1 FY 2026 driven by strong capacity utilization. The company eyes major capacity expansion in solar manufacturing and battery energy storage systems.

Indian Railways has successfully tested the nation’s first hydrogen-powered coach at the Integral Coach Factory (ICF) in Chennai.

Acme Solar has reported a net profit of INR 131 crore for the first quarter of FY2025-26, a stellar increase of 9,319% YoY.

JSW Energy has also secured a 25-year power purchase agreement with Bangalore Electricity Supply Co. (BESCOM) for a 100 MW grid-connected solar project with a 100 MWh battery energy storage system.

Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd (GUVNL) has invited bids to set up 2 GW/4 GWh of standalone battery energy storage systems (BESS) across Gujarat, connected to the intra-state transmission system (In-STS), with a two-cycle daily charge/discharge operation.

With solar plus battery storage systems emerging as the go-to solution for consistent, green, and economically viable power, the energy landscape is being reshaped. From industrial clusters to corporate campuses, the appetite for storage-backed solar installations is growing rapidly.

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.

In a new monthly column for pv magazine, the International Solar Energy Society debunks old and new urban legends about solar energy.

PV module prices have fallen by around 5% to 8% across all technology classes in recent weeks. says Martin Schachinger, the founder of pvXchange.com. This means that prices are moving strongly back toward the level we saw at the beginning of the year, which can only be described as unhealthy for module producers.

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.

India has set an ambitious target of 280 GW of solar capacity by 2030, and of this, at least 40-45 GW is expected to come from distributed solar — a conservative estimate, considering the pace at which the ecosystem is maturing.