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Top 5 Trends Shaping the Global Wind Power Industry in 2025

The year 2025 is expected to witness the record growth of renewable energy following the uptick in wind power market from the preceding year. Going by the trends in motion, the global wind energy capacity addition is set to double and reach over 700 GW by as early as 2028, compared to 2022 levels. New […]

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Qcells Claims Tandem Solar Cell Efficiency World Record

Qcells, a leading solar cells and modules manufacturer, has claimed a a new world record, reaching 28.6% for tandem solar cell efficiency on a full-area M10-sized cell that can be scaled for mass manufacturing. This result was achieved having begun large-area tandem development in 2023, as major solar manufacturers across the world attempt to reach […]

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Prakash Chand Garg Joins NSEFI As Its New Principal Advisor

The National Solar Energy Federation of India (NSEFI), an industry body representing India’s renewable energy sector, has appointed Prakash Chand Garg as NSEFI’s new Honorary Principal Advisor.  PC Garg’s illustrious career spans over 37 years in the power sector, during which he has held diverse and impactful roles.  In his long career, he has contributed […]

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Meghalaya Govt Unveils Policy To Boost Solar, Wind Energy Capacity

The Meghalaya government recently released its policy to execute and expand solar power generation in the state, aiming to increase its solar power capacity from the current 4.28 MW (Till Nov. 2024). The latest policy released by the state allows short-term power purchases on behalf of the State Distribution Utility, entering into Power Purchase Agreements […]

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Bangladesh’s Tender For 353 MW Of Solar Projects To Test Pricing Claims

In what is likely to test claims of having bought power at expensive rates from developers including from India, the Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPD) has come out with its first large scale solar tender. The tender invites bids for 12 proposed solar projects across the country, ranging in size from 10 MW to 45 […]

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Can New Wind Energy Projects Transform Odisha’s RE Portfolio?

Odisha, traditionally considered one of India’s less developed states in renewable energy, is now poised to emerge as a key player in wind energy. Despite currently having no wind energy capacity, the coastal state is attracting interest from wind energy companies, signaling a shift in its renewable energy landscape. At present, wind energy is concentrated […]

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Bangladesh Can Save US$1.2bn Annually Through Power Reforms: IEEFA

The Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB) can save Bangladesh Taka (Tk) 138 billion (US$1.2 billion) of annual loses, funded by government subsidies, through electricity sector reforms targeted at addressing core problems, according to a new report by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA). The report highlights Bangladesh can achieve the savings by […]

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Glow Raises USD 30 Mn From Union Square Ventures To Expand Biz

Glow, an Ethereum-based solar company secured USD 30 million in funding from venture capital firms Framework and Union Square Ventures. This funding aims to expand Glow’s operations into new markets, further develop blockchain solutions for renewable energy.  Glow uses blockchain to create a Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Network (DePIN), linking solar farms and creating an efficient […]

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Solar Cell Manufacturing: Gujarat To Take The Lead, Odisha New Entrant

India is on the cusp of a major transformation in solar cell production, and Gujarat is set to take the lead in solar cell manufacturing. With the country’s solar manufacturing sector rapidly expanding, the majority of announced and existing solar cell plants are concentrated in Gujarat, though emerging states like Odisha and Tamil Nadu are […]

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