News at Glance Dual-use solar pairs PV with agriculture or habitat to generate electricity while maintaining or enhancing other land uses. It can raise land productivity by delivering both energy and crop or conservation outcomes from the same footprint. Realising benefits depends on design and policy, including panel layout, crop selection, permitting and revenue models. […]
News at Glance IEEFA finds targeted reforms to solar incentives would accelerate rooftop installation and curb demand for LNG-fired power. Policy changes highlighted include tariff alignment, clearer net metering rules and incentives for energy storage paired with rooftop systems. System impacts are expected in peak demand management, where distributed solar and storage can displace LNG […]
News at Glance Global solar capacity tops 3 terawatts, marking a major deployment milestone for the photovoltaic industry. Rapid installations and falling module costs have driven the expansion, increasing solar’s share of power-system capacity. Policy, grid integration and storage are highlighted as key priorities to convert capacity into reliable low-carbon electricity. Global Solar Fleet Tops […]
News at Glance Freyr Energy has launched rooftop solar inverters that incorporate silicon carbide (SiC) power devices. SiC-based design aims to improve inverter efficiency, increase power density and enhance thermal performance for residential systems. Targeted at rooftop customers, the move reflects growing adoption of wide-bandgap semiconductors in distributed solar power electronics. SiC adoption expected to […]
News at Glance Rs. 214.80 crore EPC contract awarded to Oriana Power for solar projects in Rajasthan. 50 MW of cumulative solar capacity to be developed for a cement company across the state. Contract follows continued demand from heavy industry for onsite and captive renewable energy solutions. Order Intended To Accelerate Cement Firm’s Renewable Capacity […]
News at Glance *27 GW* of solar capacity was added in the first half of the year, Mercom India Research reported. The additions mark a record pace for India’s solar market during the six-month period. The surge highlights accelerating deployment and increasing focus on grid upgrades and storage solutions. Record H1 Build-Out Puts Focus on […]
News at Glance *Indonesia has set a 30 GW solar target for 2026, Enerdata reported. *The country is pursuing a long-term ambition of 100 GW of solar capacity overall. *The plan raises questions about investment, grid integration and deployment pathways. 30 GW 2026 Target Aims Rapid Capacity Build-Out Indonesia is planning a significant short-term expansion […]
News at Glance China’s solar exports fell 21.4% in July, reflecting a notable month-on-month decline. Softening external demand and inventory pressures are commonly cited drivers for shipment volatility in the sector. Implications for global projects include potential price adjustments and shifts in procurement timing for developers and traders. July Slump Highlights Cooling Global Demand for […]
News at Glance Capgemini examines vehicle-mounted photovoltaics, fleet solutions and solar-charged infrastructure as complementary approaches to increase renewable energy use in mobility. Report highlights technical limits such as limited roof area, energy density and integration costs that currently constrain range and payload impact. Software, fleet-level optimisation and aligned policy are identified as key enablers to […]
News at Glance A council saved more than £7,000 in energy costs after installing solar panels, Energy Live News reported. On-site solar reduced the authority’s grid electricity purchases, lowering operational expenditure and exposure to price fluctuations. Municipal rooftop systems provide budget relief and emissions benefits while requiring routine maintenance and monitoring. On-site generation cuts municipal […]
News at Glance A Nature study assesses solar organic Rankine cycle (ORC) systems for power generation suitability in Nigeria. Researchers evaluate technical, economic and site‑level factors that affect viability of low‑temperature solar thermal-to-electricity systems. Study highlights opportunities and barriers including solar resource quality, system complexity, working‑fluid choices and grid integration. Study underlines technical promise but […]
News at Glance 20,000 MW by 2030 is the solar capacity target Telangana is pursuing, according to Bhatti. 26,000 MW by 2035 is the extended target for the state’s solar portfolio. Significant scale-up needed across deployment, grid integration and financing to meet the targets. State sets specific multi-stage solar targets to drive capacity additions Telangana […]
