Servotech, CIMSME collaborate to drive rooftop solar adoption under PM Surya Ghar Yojana
The collaboration aims to install 100,000 solar rooftop systems in homes by 2026 in support of the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana.
Mitigating risks in new PV technologies
The solar energy industry continues to push the boundaries of efficiency and reliability. However, as innovative photovoltaic cell and module technologies emerge, they also bring a new set of challenges in durability and performance. A new report from IEA PVPS Task 13, titled “Degradation and Failure Modes in New Photovoltaic Cell and Module Technologies,” offers a comprehensive analysis of degradation and failure mechanisms in current photovoltaic technologies.
Fronius introduces 15.8 kWh lithium iron phosphate battery for rooftop PV
The Austrian manufacturer has launched its first battery system using LFP cells. A total of up to four units can be connected in parallel for a capacity of 63 kWh.
Colored modules for building-integrated photovoltaics
Taking inspiration from the 3D photonic structures on a Morpho butterfly’s shimmering blue wings, scientists at Germany’s Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE have developed colored solar panels that can be incorporated into a building’s exterior practically invisibly while maintaining high efficiency.
India needs $300 billion to meet 2032 renewable energy target
Achieving the National Electricity Plan (NEP-14) targets would require annual financing for renewable energy, storage and transmission to grow by 20% each year, reaching $68 billion by 2032 from $13.3 billion in FY 2024, says a new report from Ember.
India added 25 GW of solar in 2024, says Mercom
Large-scale solar installations grew nearly 235% year-on-year (YoY) to achieve record capacity additions.
Inverted to build 5 GWh fully automated battery factory in Rajasthan
Inverted has unveiled plans to establish a fully automated battery plant in Ghilot, Rajasthan, with an annual production capacity of 5 GWh. The 4-acre facility will produce battery solutions for four-wheelers, light commercial vehicles and battery energy storage systems.
Solar sector growth trends and emerging opportunities in 2025
The convergence of policy support, technological innovation, and market demand is set to propel the solar sector into a new era of growth.
WattPower hits 15 GW string inverter sales milestone
WattPower has achieved the feat of producing and supplying around 15 GW of solar string inverters in just 17 months.
New research shows correlation between PV module electrode corrosion and damp heat test
New research shows correlation between PV module electrode corrosion and damp heat test
A research group in Japan identified a correlation between damp heat test of 1,000 hours to 3–6 years of field exposure in humid areas and changes in acetic acid concentration in photovoltaic modules. Their analysis also showed that an acetic acid concentration over 10,000 μg/g can be critical.
