ONGC NTPC Green has completed the acquisition of 100% equity stake in Ayana Renewable Power, a renewable energy platform with a portfolio of around 4,112 MW in India.

TrendForce says solar module, cell, and wafer prices will rise in the second quarter as China accelerates installations ahead of looming regulatory changes. It notes that prices are expected to decline in the third quarter as demand eases.

Robots on solar sites are not new; they have been deployed to automate everything from operations and maintenance to inspection and cleaning. In recent months, there has been an uptick in interest in robots for installation, particularly among utility-scale solar developers dealing with staff shortages, safety concerns, rising costs, and pressure to build.

A report by the CEEW Green Finance Centre (CEEW-GFC) says 60% of municipal bonds by value issued so far could have been labelled green but were not, missing cost-saving and investor opportunities. It recommends targeted reforms and structured support to help municipalities access climate finance at scale.

Governments worldwide are enacting policies that encourage investment in green technologies. As businesses recognise the long-term benefits of transitioning to renewable sources, private capital is increasingly flowing into innovative projects that promise sustainable returns.

Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy has secured a 127 MW AC hybrid wind-solar project and a solar project in Rajasthan. It has also emerged lowest bidder for a 200 MW AC (260 MWp DC) solar project in Gujarat.

Larsen & Toubro has won new EPC orders for power transmission and distribution infrastructure in India and Middle East.

Hetvi Construction has received an order from Assam Power Distribution Company Ltd (APDCL) to set up a 125 MW solar project on turnkey basis.

Uttar Pradesh Power Corp. Ltd (UPPCL) has allocated 2 GW of solar capacity to four bidders at tariffs of INR 2.56-2.57/kWh.

Adani Green Energy Ltd’s arm Adani Renewable Energy Holding Twelve Ltd will develop 400 MW of grid-connected solar PV projects in Rajasthan to supply power to Uttar Pradesh Power Corp. Ltd (UPPCL) at a tariff of INR 2.57/kWh.

The researchers say the photo-assisted, self-chargeable aqueous Zn-ion energy storage device demonstrated a remarkable 170% increase in charge storage capacity at a constant current density of 0.02 mA/cm2 under consistent light exposure. Self-charging took 140 s to reach the potential of 0.9 V.

Australia’s rapidly growing solar PV industry faces mounting cyber risks that no operator can afford to ignore. PV systems rely on intricate supply chains, incorporating hardware and software from multiple vendors. Each link in this chain – be it a component manufacturer, a software provider, or a maintenance contractor – can introduce potential entry points for cyberattacks.

Bharat Petroleum Corp Ltd (BPCL) will establish hydrogen refuelling infrastructure for the hydrogen-fueled vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft developed by BluJ Aerospace. It will also design and develop an indigenous proton exchange membrane (PEM) hydrogen fuel cell with high power density to facilitate vertical lift-off.

This is a proof-of-concept 1.22 kg laptop with a solar panel integrated into the lid, capable of absorbing enough sunlight in 20 minutes to power the device’s video for an hour.

Japanese researchers have engineered a 100 cm² perovskite solar cell module featuring a robust single-walled carbon nanotube (CNT) electrode to improve durability and enable dual-sided light absorption.

Replus Engitech will expand its battery energy storage and EV battery production facility to 6 GWh by the end of the next year. Currently, the company has 1 GWh of cell-to-pack manufacturing capacity in Pune.

AXITEC Energy India stated five models of its mono c-Si PERC solar modules are now included in the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE).

Clean Energy Associates (CEA) is receiving more calls from solar developers concerned about warehouse panel damage. CEA senior engineering manager Claire Kearns-McCoy explains how improper handling, stacking, and storage conditions can lead to long-term issues.

Rather than viewing battery recycling as waste management, it should be reframed as an economic and industrial opportunity. Advanced recycling techniques can recover up to 95% of lithium, cobalt, and nickel, reducing India’s reliance on raw material imports.

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.

NHPC Ltd has launched a tender to select developers for setting up 1,200 MW of grid-connected solar PV power projects with 600 MW/2,400 MWh of energy storage systems (ESS). Additional PV capacity up to 1,200 MW with ESS is available under Greenshoe option. Bidding closes on April 24.

Chile’s economic development agency Corfo has selected three companies – two Chinese and one Spanish – to build electrolyzer production facilities in the country. The projects, set to begin operations by mid-2026, will assemble alkaline and proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolyzers ranging from 50 kW to 5 MW.

The newly installed 6.05 kW solar plant and 21.6 kWh battery energy storage now meet up to 100% of the health facility’s electricity needs.

Assessing the difference in cost, functionality and operations of fueled generators versus home batteries.

Segula Technologies has launched its Remora Stack product, a containerized isothermal air compression storage solution the company claims is 70% efficient.

As the global transition toward sustainable energy intensifies, building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) has emerged as a critical innovation in merging renewable energy with architectural design. The recently published guidebook “Building-Integrated Photovoltaics: A Technical Guidebook,” edited by IEA PVPS Task 15 experts Nuria Martín Chivelet, Costa Kapsis, and Francesco Frontini, offers a comprehensive resource for architects, engineers, and urban planners looking to integrate BIPV into the built environment. This article explores the book’s key insights, including applications, challenges, and future pathways.

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 Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS) could achieve a green open access (OA) capacity of around 40 GW by 2030, provided that transmission bottlenecks are resolved, and no other significant obstacles emerge. This will represent approximately one-third of green OA capacity in India by 2030.

As of Feb. 28, 2025, India’s installed solar capacity stands at approximately 102.57 GW, contributing significantly to its renewable energy mix. To meet the 500 GW target, solar energy will need to contribute nearly 300 GW.

For India to achieve its 600 GW clean energy goal, rooftop solar must become a national priority. By learning from global success stories, addressing financial barriers, and implementing robust policies, India can unlock the full potential of decentralised solar energy.