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.
US solar module prices rise as market absorbs tariffs
US solar module prices rose in December 2024 for the first time since last summer, driven by tariff adjustments and patent litigation uncertainty, according to Anza. While prices have since stabilized, module type, cell origin, and geopolitical factors continue to shape the market.
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.
VGF-supported battery storage target increased to 13.2 GWh
The Indian government has increased the battery storage target under the viability gap funding (VGF) scheme to 13.2 GWh by FY 2027-28. The scheme provides financial support for up to 40% of the BESS capital cost.
In India, ISTS connected green open access market to add 40 GW capacity by 2030
The Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS) could achieve a green open access (OA) capacity of around 40 GW by 2030, provided that transmission bottlenecks are resolved, and no other significant obstacles emerge. This will represent approximately one-third of green OA capacity in India by 2030.
Indian solar manufacturers must prepare for evolving trade environment, says Rubix report
While Indian solar PV exporters may benefit in the short term from China’s reduced access to the US market, they must prepare for potential disruptions, both from Chinese price competition and possible US tariffs on Indian goods, says a new report by Rubix Data Sciences.
Solar cells using imported blue wafers will not qualify as domestically manufactured
India’s Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has clarified that solar cells manufactured using imported diffused silicon wafer (generally called ‘blue wafer’) shall not qualify for MNRE schemes and programmes that mandate use of domestically manufactured solar PV cells.
India launched 73 GW of utility-scale renewable tenders in 2024
Non-vanilla technologies, such as wind-solar hybrids and battery energy storage, accounted for half of the utility-scale renewable energy capacity tendered in 2024.
Accelerating pumped storage development in India
A white paper by EDF outlines the key challenges hindering pumped storage project (PSP) growth as planned by Government of India and provides strategic recommendations to improve project viability, attract private sector investment, and create a supportive regulatory and financial framework for the rapid development of PSP in India.
CERC adopts tariff for SECI’s 1.2 GW wind-solar hybrid power projects with assured peak power supply under Tranche VI
The wind-solar hybrid power projects were awarded to four successful bidders at tariffs ranging from INR 4.64/kWh to INR 4.73/kWh.
