A new study by Germany’s Federal Highway Research Institute (BASt) points to strong potential for solar deployment across the nation’s roadways and highways.

A multi-pronged policy mix has been adopted by the government to promote solar adoption. In the Budget 2024-25, a corpus of INR 10,000 crore was allocated to promote the solar industry, a 110% increase from the previous year. Solar manufacturing equipment have been exempt from the basic customs duty list to boost domestic manufacturing. In contrast, there is a 10% customs duty on the import of solar glass as we currently have enough capacity to meet all our domestic requirements.

Colombian researchers have designed an agrivoltaic system integrating hydroponic growing towers. The modular array, consisting of stackable 20 cm rings, creates a structure up to 2.5 meters tall, optimized for cultivating approximately 80 plants per square meter.

Transitioning the steel industry to green hydrogen will be a complex journey, but the groundwork is already being laid. India’s pilot projects, along with sustained investment in renewable energy and hydrogen infrastructure, create a strong foundation for a cleaner future.

Swiss solar manufacturer Meyer Burger faces a significant setback as its largest U.S. customer, D.E. Shaw Renewable Investments, has terminated a long-term agreement to purchase solar panels from its Arizona facility.

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 Global Solar Council says global installed photovoltaic capacity has surpassed 2 TW. The organization says an additional 4 TW of solar capacity will likely be deployed by 2030.

Amid a backdrop of massive installations and evolving metrics, IEA-PVPS 2024 “Trends Report” encapsulates significant shifts in photovoltaic deployment across the globe, reflecting PV’s evolving role in energy systems and underscoring its capacity to meet global demands. The association explores the trends identified in the report, noting the milestones, regional dynamics, and the implications of increased PV penetration in energy grids worldwide.

If India is to lead the global green energy revolution, the nation needs to take several key measures such as redirecting financial support from traditional energy sources to clean energy technologies, introduction of a well-structured carbon pricing mechanism, and incentivizing emerging technologies.

By offering cheap energy storage, concentrating solar power has a huge potential. However, it requires international standards to become a competitive market proposition.