Myanmar earthquake disrupts solar wafer production, global supply chain
The recent 7.7-magnitude earthquake in Myanmar has disrupted solar wafer production in western China, where about 50% of the country’s wafer capacity is concentrated. Major manufacturers have suspended operations due to equipment failures, raising concerns over supply shortages and higher global solar prices.
Swaraj Tractors partners Mahindra Susten to develop 26 MW solar plant for self-consumption
Mahindra Susten will develop a 26 MW solar power plant to supply clean energy to four Swaraj Tractors manufacturing facilities located in Mohali and Dera Bassi, Punjab.
Indian heavy industries present 20 GW open access solar opportunity
A new report by Ember finds that steel, cement, and aluminium industries can profitably integrate 20 GW of solar power to run their operations.
AMPIN Energy Transition secures 10 MW solar PPA with Poly Medicure
AMPIN Energy Transition will supply solar power to medical device manufacturer Poly Medicure’s five plants in Faridabad from its 75 MWp solar park in Kurungawali Sirsa, Haryana.
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.
Renewable energy sector in 2025 and beyond
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.
Solar adds record 452 GW to global renewables capacity in 2024
Global renewables capacity grew by a record 585 GW in 2024, with solar accounting for 452 GW, according to the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). Solar and wind together made up 96.6% of the increase.
AMPIN Energy Transition secures equity investment of $50 million from Siemens
AMPIN Energy Transition has secured an investment of $50 million from Siemens Financial Services, the financing arm of Siemens AG, to scale its renewable energy portfolio in India.
Decarbonizing industrial energy use: The business case for real-time ESG monitoring
Decarbonizing energy use in industry is a core part of India’s sustainable development agenda. Real-time ESG monitoring is a powerful approach to achieve this goal, with advantages that go beyond environmental compliance to operational excellence and competitive advantage.
Waaree Renewable Technologies secures 255 MW DC solar EPC order
Waaree Renewable Technologies has received a Letter of Award (LOA) from its promoter company Waaree Energies to set up a 170 MW AC (255 MW DC) ground-mount solar capacity on turnkey basis.
