Solar A team from Indonesia's Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember has made significant advancements in solar panel testing, focusing on surge protection and efficiency ratings. Their work aims to enhance the safety and performance of solar energy systems.
Solar Sunsure Energy has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with Evonith Steel for 30 MWp of solar capacity, supporting the company's goal of reaching 10 GW of operational capacity by 2030. The project is expected to reduce CO₂e emissions by 34,700 tonnes.
Policy South Africa's state-owned utility Eskom has launched a request for quotes for 6 GW of utility-scale renewable energy projects, including at least 2 GW of solar PV and 1 GW of battery energy storage. The move is part of Eskom's efforts to transition away from coal-fired generation and reduce diesel expenditure.
Solar Inverter manufacturer Solis has reached a significant milestone in India, shipping 10 GW of its products in the country, while also marking its 10-year presence in the Indian market. The company is poised for further growth with its expanding product portfolio and increasing focus on energy storage solutions.
Policy The French Energy Regulatory Commission (CRE) has proposed a framework for a capacity mechanism to mitigate the risk of electricity supply shortages during peak demand periods. The mechanism will involve two types of auctions, with the first short-term auction already held in 2026.
Solar Utility-scale projects led additions with 24.4 GW, while rooftop contributed 9.8 GW, according to JMK Research data.
Markets Solar generation rose 39% year-on-year to 51 BU in Q2 FY2026-27 and supplied a tenth of India's electricity, CREA analysis shows.
Policy India held back 8,133 GWh of solar in April–June; the ₹1.86 lakh crore GEC-III scheme aims to ease grid bottlenecks.
Wind After a record 6.05 GW in FY26, the MNRE says wind additions could hit 7.5–8 GW this fiscal as it targets 100 GW by 2030.
Storage The ESS-IV tender seeks four-hour, ISTS-connected BESS projects under a build-own-operate model, with bids due October 30.
