US added nearly 50 GW of new solar generating capacity in 2024
A new report by the Business Council for Sustainable Energy and BloombergNEF unpacks the market and policy trends facing the U.S. solar industry.
Solar generation grew by 30% in 2024, says IEA
The International Energy Agency’s latest market analysis says global solar generation surpassed the 2,000 TWh mark in 2024. It grew by 30% year-on-year for its highest growth rate since 2017, adding 475 TWh in the calendar year.
Assam invites bids for installation of residential rooftop solar systems under PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana
The solar PV plants for residential consumers will be implemented on Capex basis under the Utility-Led Aggregation (ULA) Model, targeting plant sizes ranging from 1 kWp to 3 kWp.
New study shows reducing number of solar modules per string reduces risk of hotspots
Scientists in Indonesia have investigated early operational defects in a 24.9 MW solar PV system in Sumatra and have identified hotspot formation as the dominant defect. They also detected 282 cases of glass cracking, 350 cases of junction box failures and shading effects linked to module defects.
Germany hits 100 GW solar milestone
The country installed around 1.12 GW of new PV capacity in January, thus raising its cumulative installed solar power over the 100 GW threshold.
PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana turns one
The PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, the world’s largest domestic rooftop solar initiative, is reshaping India’s energy landscape with a bold vision to supply solar power to one crore households by March 2027.
India hits 100 GW of installed solar power capacity
India’s total installed solar capacity stood at 100.33 GW as of Jan. 31, 2025, with 84.10 GW under implementation and an additional 47.49 GW under tendering.
Hidden fastener solar mount requires no holes in exterior roofing layer
A new attachment for asphalt shingle and composite slate roofs enables solar installation without boring holes through the external roofing layer has been awarded as an American-Made Solar Prize semifinalist. It is developed by Martin Solar and Roofing.
Tata Power Renewable Energy partners Bank of Baroda for finance to residential solar customers under PM Surya Ghar Yojana
Tata Power Renewable Energy Ltd and Bank of Baroda have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to facilitate low-cost, hassle-free financing options for residential rooftop solar customers under the Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Yojana.
Solarium Green Energy IPO opens this week
The price band is fixed at INR 181 – 191 per share and the lot size is 600 equity shares.
