CleanTech Journal Desk

Researchers from University of New South Wales have found that solar PV modules in tracker-based systems degrade significantly faster due to higher ultraviolet (UV) exposure compared to fixed-tilt installations. The study reveals that single-axis tracking (SAT) systems can receive up to 1.5 times more UV radiation, particularly in high-irradiance regions such as deserts. This leads […]

Vietnam plans to develop two renewable energy industry and service hubs by 2030 as part of its revised implementation strategy under the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP). The updated roadmap targets renewable energy accounting for about 47% of Vietnam’s total installed power capacity by 2030, while emissions from the power sector are expected to be […]

Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL) has operationalized 510.1 MW of solar power capacity at the Khavda renewable energy park in Gujarat, strengthening its renewable generation portfolio. With the commissioning of these projects, Adani Green’s total operational renewable energy capacity has reached 17,982.3 MW, according to the company’s regulatory filing. The projects became operational on March […]

India will begin formal trading in its domestic carbon market within the next four months, Union Power Minister Manohar Lal said, marking a major step toward building a structured carbon pricing system to curb emissions. The trading framework will allow companies with surplus carbon credits to sell them to entities that fall short of their […]

New Era Cleantech Solutions Pvt. Ltd. has begun work on India’s first greenfield integrated coal gasification and carbon capture complex at Bhadrawati in Maharashtra’s Chandrapur district, with an investment of about ₹20,000 crore. Spread across around 1,650 acres, the facility will convert domestic coal into industrial chemicals and fuels used in sectors such as fertilisers, […]

India has expanded its solar manufacturing oversight with the introduction of ALMM List-III, bringing upstream solar components such as ingots and wafers under the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) framework. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) said the new list will come into effect from June 1, 2028, extending regulatory oversight […]

Cliantech Solutions has secured an order from IB Solar to supply a 1.2 GW artificial intelligence-enabled solar module manufacturing line, the companies said. The new production line is expected to become operational by May 2026 and will expand IB Solar’s manufacturing capacity as part of its broader growth plans in the domestic solar sector. Cliantech […]

The Government of Maharashtra has approved a new renewable energy and storage policy targeting 65% of the state’s electricity demand from renewable sources by FY2035-36, local media reported. The policy also mandates that electricity distribution companies procure energy storage equivalent to at least 10% of their demand, with at least 85% of stored energy sourced […]

V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority has invited bids to develop a 2 MW green hydrogen hub and refueling station at its Tuticorin port in Tamil Nadu, as part of efforts to promote clean fuel adoption in the maritime sector. The project, estimated at ₹67.85 crore, will involve setting up a hydrogen production facility with a 2 […]

The Union Cabinet has approved a ₹2,584 crore Small Hydro Power Development Scheme to support the installation of around 1,500 MW of capacity between 2026-27 and 2030-31, the government said. The scheme is expected to attract ₹15,000 crore in total investment into the small hydro sector, particularly in remote and rural areas, while boosting clean […]