Transforming discarded batteries into valuable resources
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.
Hetvi Construction secures EPC order for 125 MW solar in Assam
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 concludes 2 GW solar tender with lowest price of INR 2.56/kWh
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.
ONGC NTPC Green completes acquisition of Ayana Renewable Power
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.
Adani Green Energy awarded 400 MW solar project by UPPCL
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.
Solar module, cell, wafer prices to rise in Q2 2025, says TrendForce
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.
Are robots coming for solar installer jobs?
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.
China solar module price rises for fifth straight week
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’s municipal green bonds market could mobilise up to $2.5 billion with right reforms: CEEW Green Finance Centre
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.
NHPC tenders 1.2 GW of solar with 600 MW/2.4 GWh of storage
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.
