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Researchers Develop Biodegradable Solar Cell for Agricultural Use

Finland’s VTT Technical Research Centre has developed a biodegradable solar cell that is thin, lightweight, and flexible enough to be attached directly to plant stems or large leaves, aiming to support sustainable agriculture and environmental monitoring. Roughly the size of a credit card, the ultra-thin solar cell decomposes naturally after use, including its rechargeable power […]

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MSEDCL Charting ₹20,000 Cr Battery Plan for 16GW Solar Mission

In a major stride toward round-the-clock clean energy availability, the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Ltd (MSEDCL) is preparing to deploy battery-based storage systems worth INR 20,000 crore to support its 16,000 MW solar power rollout under the ongoing Mukhyamantri Saur Krishi Vahini Yojana 2.0. As the state rushes to meet its 2026 deadline for […]

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Maharashtra: Crompton Bags Rs 101cr Solar Pump Order

Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals, a solar pump provider has secured its largest-ever order in the solar water pump segment. The company has received a Letter of Award (LoA) from the Maharashtra Energy Development Agency (MEDA) valued at over ₹ 101 crore (exclusive of GST). The company would undertake the designing, manufacturing, supplying, and transportation, along […]

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LONGi Unveils 700W Solar Module Powered by HIBC Technology

Solar technology giant LONGi has made an official release of its Photovoltaic innovation Hybrid Interdigitated Back-Contact (HIBC) technology at the 18th International Solar Photovoltaic Exhibition (SNEC) in Shanghai.  This next-generation technology has enabled the mass production of solar modules with a record-breaking output of over 700W – one of the highest ever achieved for a […]

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Madhya Pradesh Will Solarise All Govt Buildings By 2025, Says CM

Madhya Pradesh (MP) is set to equip all its government buildings with rooftop solar panels by the end of 2025, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said. He announced the decision at the Surya Mitra Krishi Feeder Summit held in Bhopal. The move is part of the state’s wider plan to accelerate the adoption of renewable energy […]

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2024: Adani, Jinko Among 10 Firms That Shipped 500 GW Solar Modules

The world’s top 10 solar photovoltaic (PV) module manufacturers shipped a record 500 gigawatts (GW) of modules in 2024, nearly doubling the previous year’s volume, according to Wood Mackenzie’s new Global Solar Module Manufacturer Rankings 2025 report. Despite this surge in shipments, the leading players collectively reported losses of US$4 billion as revenues declined significantly […]

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Chinese Solar Module Firms Top KIWA PVEL’s Top Performer List

Independent solar testing lab Kiwa PVEL on Wednesday released its 11th annual PV Module Reliability Scorecard, identifying 50 solar module manufacturers as “Top Performers” in one or more reliability and performance tests. The list named several solar module makers. However, solar module makers from China and Indonesia topped the list. JinkoSolar topped the list by […]

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NTPC REL To Supply Solar Power To UP Discom At Rs. 2.56/kWh

NTPC Renewable Energy Ltd (NTPC REL), a wholly owned subsidiary of NTPC Green Energy Limited, has secured a 1,000 MW solar power project in an auction conducted by Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL). The project was awarded at a tariff of ₹2.56 per kilowatt-hour (kWh), making it the lowest bid in the auction, according […]

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APTEL Partly Allows Solar Firm’s Plea In Safeguard Duty Dispute

The Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (APTEL) has partially allowed an appeal filed by Adyah Solar Energy Private Limited against the Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) and various electricity supply companies, including Bangalore Electricity Supply Company Limited (BESCOM). The tribunal’s judgment, delivered on May 30, 2025, settles key disputes related to safeguard duties, integrated GST (IGST), […]

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