Markets Dutch grid operator Liander has placed new high-voltage connection applications in eastern Gelderland on a waiting list due to insufficient capacity. The decision affects 16 municipalities bordering Germany, with connections deferred until at least July 2027.
Policy The Union Cabinet has approved a Rs 14,500 crore Viability Gap Funding scheme to support 92 GWh of new grid-scale energy storage capacity. The plan targets 30 GWh of battery systems, 60 GWh of pumped storage, and 2 GWh of emerging technologies between FY 2026-27 and FY 2030-31.
Solar Scientists from Southeast University and the University of Technology Sydney have developed a self-powered photovoltaic-thermoelectric generator (PV-TEG) system that simultaneously harvests waste heat and localizes thermal anomalies on solar panels. Field tests in Taizhou, China, demonstrated the system’s ability to reduce local surface temperatures by up to 7.7 C while maintaining wireless connectivity.
Solar The International Energy Agency projects India’s renewable energy capacity will reach 530 GW by 2030, with solar PV accounting for over 80% of new additions. India is currently the world's second-fastest-growing renewable energy market and second-largest solar module manufacturer.
Storage Noida Power Company Limited has issued a tender for an 80 MW/320 MWh standalone battery energy storage system in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. The project will be developed under a build-own-operate-transfer model with bids due by December 9, 2026.
Finance CleanMax reported a significant increase in profitability and revenue for the second quarter of fiscal 2027, driven by capacity commissioning and higher margins. The company maintains its target of commissioning at least 1.5 GW of renewable energy capacity in fiscal 2027.
Policy Victoria’s planning minister approved two wind farms and four batteries worth nearly $4 billion before the state entered caretaker mode. The move seeks to lock in generation ahead of the 2028 Yallourn coal closure, though political opponents propose gas alternatives.
Markets New data from Victorian gas distributors shows household gas consumption dropping significantly while the number of active connections rises. The divergence highlights a shift toward dormant usage rather than permanent disconnection.
Storage Ohm Analytics reports that residential battery deployments reached nearly 1 GWh in Q2 2026, offsetting a 19% year-over-year decline in solar installations. Tesla and other providers are leveraging VPP programs and state incentives to position batteries as standalone grid assets rather than solar add-ons.
Solar The Indian Solar Manufacturers Association projects that the solar manufacturing sector could attract $89 billion in investment and create 32.3 lakh jobs by 2047. The report estimates that domestic production could eliminate reliance on imported components by 2041 and expand installed capacity to 2,275 GW.
Markets An Ember analysis finds that on-site generation and storage can provide nearly five times more grid flexibility than shifting data center workloads. The study covers nine markets, noting that while load shifting is theoretically possible, its effective impact on peak demand is limited compared to local power production.
Markets A government-commissioned study reveals that Indian advanced cell component makers face a significant cost disadvantage compared to Chinese benchmarks, ranging from 18% to 61%. The report highlights specific structural barriers, including high capital expenditure and borrowing rates, that hinder domestic competitiveness.
Solar Waaree Solar Americas has commenced commercial production at two new module lines in Brookshire, Texas, doubling its facility capacity to 3.2 GW. This expansion, approved in April 2025, aims to strengthen the company's US domestic manufacturing footprint and supply American developers and utilities.
Markets A new analysis by Ember indicates that hybrid renewable plants could meet up to 90% of Kazakhstan’s electricity needs at a delivered cost below $60/MWh. The study highlights that these systems are cheaper than new coal, which costs between $70 and $170/MWh, while addressing the aging of the country’s current coal fleet.
Storage Bucharest University of Economic Studies researchers compared grid-forming and grid-following inverters in a 5 kW residential solar-plus-storage system. The analysis found that while grid-forming units cost more upfront, they offer superior stability and positive economic returns in Romania's emerging electricity market.
Markets As Indian manufacturers ramp up production, balancing initial capital costs with long-term operational efficiency is critical for profitability. Experts advise that stable processes and integrated quality controls prevent costly defects and ensure reliable output at scale.
Finance Polycab India reported a 124% year-on-year increase in FMEG revenue for Q2 FY27, driven by solar inverter sales. The company clarifies its solar business is strictly a trading operation, with no current manufacturing or installation activities.
Markets Utility-scale solar revenues in the National Electricity Market reached their highest level since December 2024, driven by tight midday supply and reduced gas generation. Analysts expect this trend to persist as the battery fleet doubles by 2028.
Solar Global diesel prices rose nearly 33% from 2025 to 2026, straining rural businesses and farmers who rely on fuel for irrigation and transport. In Tanzania and Ethiopia, solar-powered pumps replaced diesel systems, leading to doubled mango incomes and significant earnings from onion cultivation for smallholder households.
Solar Singapore-based developer Equator Renewables Asia has introduced SolarBox, a preassembled solar system housed in a standard shipping container for rapid deployment at industrial sites. The company signed a memorandum of understanding with Aster Power to assess the system's feasibility at facilities in Singapore.
Markets RenewSys India has signed a 12-month agreement to supply 1.2 GW of photovoltaic encapsulants and backsheets to Kosol Energie. The deal, which extends a previous partnership, supports the production of n-type TOPCon modules in Gujarat.
Solar A review by Zhengzhou University researchers details how zwitterionic molecules serve as multifunctional additives in perovskite solar cells. The study highlights their role in defect passivation, crystallization control, and interface engineering, with examples of significant efficiency gains.
Solar Outer Spaces has launched the OS1, a backyard pavilion integrating solar panels and battery storage concealed within the decking. The company, backed by $8 million in pre-seed funding, targets 2027 delivery for the system, which uses Horizon BladePack lithium iron phosphate modules.
Policy The government has approved Green Energy Corridor Phase III, a Rs 1,860 billion scheme to evacuate 135 GW of renewable energy and deploy 50 GWh of battery storage by FY 2032-33. This move aims to address transmission bottlenecks that have led to significant renewable curtailment in recent months.
Policy The Renewable Energy Manufacturers Association of India is requesting a deadline extension to December 2027 for non-integrated module manufacturers to comply with domestic cell sourcing rules. The association cites a severe shortage of available TOPCon cells in the open market, with less than 2 per cent of module capacity being accessible.
Markets India has about 233 GW of module capacity against 30-40 GW of annual demand, with many lines at 35-40% utilisation. Executives debate market correction versus disciplined investment as ALMM moves to cells and wafers, and look to rooftop, floating solar and exports for demand.
Storage Australian grid batteries have gone from one hour at Hornsdale in 2017 to eight hours at Limondale, and are now moving towards 10 hours and beyond. CATL, Valo and EnerVenue are pitching sodium and nickel hydrogen for long-duration, off-grid and fire-sensitive sites.
Finance Borosil Renewables' Q2 FY2027 profit rose 11.7% year-on-year to Rs. 68.78 crore on 4.7% higher revenue, though both fell from the previous quarter. The company says India's module boom is not matched by solar glass supply and is adding 600 TPD of capacity by March 2027.
Policy India has no single forecasting specification for utility-scale solar: CERC and the national and regional load despatch centres set rules for interstate-connected plants, while state regulators and SLDCs govern intra-state projects, Reuniwatt's Hannah Bergler writes in pv magazine. Deviation settlement is the main commercial risk, and CERC lists a March 31, 2026 order setting the value of 'X' for wind and solar sellers from April 1, 2026.
Policy An IESA report states that India’s 500 GW renewable energy target depends on scaling long-duration energy storage (LDES) to manage grid constraints. The report highlights a significant gap between India’s current battery capacity and its FY2027 requirement, identifying viability gap funding as a key enabler.
Wind The Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment has launched a 2.2 GW offshore wind tender covering the second half of 2026, bringing the total annual bidding volume to 4 GW. Price ceilings for both fixed and floating types have been reduced slightly from the first half of the year.
PM Surya Ghar: eligibility, subsidy and how to apply
ALMM explained: List-I modules, List-II cells and the 2028 wafer rule
Maharashtra rooftop solar subsidy: PM Surya Ghar, the SMART scheme and MSEDCL net metering
Rajasthan rooftop solar subsidy: PM Surya Ghar, the ₹17,000 state top-up and 150 free units
Gujarat rooftop solar subsidy: PM Surya Ghar, what happened to SURYA Gujarat, and GERC net metering
Tamil Nadu rooftop solar subsidy: PM Surya Ghar plus the new state top-up, and TNERC net metering
Andhra Pradesh rooftop solar subsidy: free plants for SC/ST homes, BC top-up and APERC net metering
Telangana rooftop solar subsidy: Gruha Jyothi solar plan, PM Surya Ghar and TGERC net metering
Madhya Pradesh rooftop solar subsidy: PM Surya Ghar, MPERC’s 2026 fee waiver and net metering rules
Odisha rooftop solar subsidy: up to ₹1,38,000 with the state top-up, and OERC’s net metering rules
