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Off-grid vs on-grid solar systems: Choosing the right solar solution for you

Both off-grid and on-grid solar systems have their unique benefits and challenges. Assessing your specific energy requirements, location, and budget will help you choose the right solar solution to harness the power of the sun effectively.

Will COP29 push the world toward real climate action?

As the world looks to COP29, the stakes have never been higher. Climate finance, energy transitions, biodiversity, adaptation, and carbon markets—each of these issues represents a critical piece of the puzzle in the fight against climate change. Azerbaijan, as host, faces the daunting challenge of balancing competing interests while pushing for ambitious global action.

Solid-state Li-ion batteries: The next frontier in EV performance

Solid-state batteries are gaining attention as traditional Li-ion batteries pose unique challenges of limited range accompanied by slow charging speed. Solid-state batteries consist of a solid electrolyte, which is sensitive to moisture, mandating a highly controlled manufacturing environment.

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The clean hydrogen struggle: Can it dethrone gray H2?

Scaling clean hydrogen in legacy sectors is like fighting with one hand tied behind its back. Most producers will stick with what they know—gray hydrogen—until the economics turn decisively in favour of green alternatives. For now, clean hydrogen is stuck playing catch-up, waiting for its moment in the spotlight.

European TOPCon solar module prices inched lower on weaker demand

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.

Energy storage is a solved problem

There are thousands of extraordinarily good pumped hydro energy storage sites around the world with extraordinarily low capital cost. When coupled with batteries, the resulting hybrid system has large energy storage, low cost for both energy and power, and rapid response. Storage is a solved problem.

The solar industry’s freefall: A price war with no end in sight?

The future of the solar industry hangs in the balance as manufacturers, regulators, and market players grapple with a perfect storm of falling prices, rising costs, and a fiercely competitive global landscape.

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ESG reporting standard in India requires holistic approach to build global comparability

ESG (environmental, social, and governance) measurement is often inconsistent, as there are multiple ESG rating agencies, sustainability reporting standards and data providers and all deploy their own methodologies and parameters. That makes it challenging for the investors and other stakeholders to evaluate critical ESG metrics and make well-informed choices.

India needs mindset change towards sustainability for systemic transformation

Considering India’s energy demand doubled between 2000 and 2020 and is set for a tremendous surge to the tune of 73 exajoules (EJ) by 2050, we really have to focus on achieving sustainable energy security for decades to come. This systemic transformation won’t come merely with government directives or policy measures but would warrant a mindset change towards sustainability.

Solar wafer prices steady amid improving supply-demand balance

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.

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