Solar The Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center has activated a 4,696-panel solar array spanning 3.5 acres of its rooftop. The system, which came online in June 2026, is designed to offset up to 50% of the resort’s purchased electricity.
Solar Sunsure Energy has secured a long-term captive power agreement with SPR Auto Technologies and SPR Takahata Precision India for 21 MWp of solar capacity. The deal, supported by battery storage in Rajasthan, helps SPR meet its 2030 renewable energy targets.
Solar PV Hardware USA is adding 34,200 square feet to its Houston facility, increasing storage capacity by 42%. The expansion aims to reduce supply chain reliance and cut emissions through pre-assembled tracker production.
Solar SolarEdge’s Nexis IslandDER meter collar has received approval from PG&E and SDG&E, streamlining residential solar and storage interconnection. The device, developed with ConnectDER, uses digital ethernet to link inverters, with further utility testing and nationwide availability scheduled for 2026.
Policy Following the largest lithium-ion battery cleanup in history, regulators issued thousands of citations for safety documentation failures. New California legislation aims to close compliance gaps in energy storage operations.
Storage Budderfly has announced a $500 million initiative to build 150 MW of municipal virtual power plants across 100 U.S. cities. The program utilizes solar and storage to reduce energy costs without requiring upfront taxpayer capital.
Finance The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development is leading a syndicate to finance a 1.2 GW solar plant and 600 MWh battery storage facility in Minya, Egypt. The project, backed by a 25-year power purchase agreement, is set to become the largest solar installation in Africa upon completion in 2027.
Solar Lightsource bp has identified four construction innovations that could reduce direct installation costs for gigawatt-scale solar farms by approximately 22%. The company plans to validate these methods through trials in Australia and the United States within the next 18 months.
Storage CATL has introduced a dual-battery architecture for electric heavy-duty trucks that extends usable capacity through a fixed backup unit. The company’s QIJI Energy division aims to build 900 battery-swapping stations by the end of 2026 to support this rollout.
Markets Waaree Renewable Technologies saw its solar EPC revenue fall sharply in Q2 FY27, while Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy reported a decline in consolidated sales despite growth in domestic EPC. Industry leaders attribute the volatility to the implementation of ALMM List-II and the ongoing transition to higher-cost compliant modules.
Policy Sumitomo Electric Industries has launched the UK’s first high-voltage direct current subsea cable manufacturing facility at the Port of Nigg. The £350 million investment creates over 200 direct jobs and positions Scotland as a key hub for offshore wind infrastructure.
Policy The New York Public Service Commission greenlit two district heating projects worth $111.5 million, marking the state's first utility-scale thermal networks. While advocates praised the move as a blueprint for decarbonization, others criticized the rejection of nine additional proposals.
Policy New Mexico achieved its 2030 renewable energy milestone in 2024, driven by utility-scale expansion and federal incentives. The state’s primary utility, PNM, is now moving to replace coal assets with wind, solar, and battery storage to meet rising demand.
Markets Grauer & Weil India and RENA Technologies have signed an MoU to establish a joint venture for manufacturing solar wet chemical equipment in India. The partnership aims to begin operations by early 2027, addressing the current reliance on imports from Germany and China.
Markets Laura Sartore of Ecoprogetti argues that the era of small-scale solar manufacturing is ending, with 1 GW to 3 GW now the ideal capacity range for sustainable investment. She contrasts Europe's cluster-based model with India's aggressive industrial policy, noting that global supply chains are increasingly turning to protectionism.
Markets Emerging economies have allocated over $235 billion to Chinese clean-tech imports since early 2024, with solar systems representing a significant portion. Meanwhile, Bangladesh’s Rooppur nuclear plant has reached criticality, signaling a diversification of energy sources in the Global South.
Solar With over 4 million Australian homes now equipped with solar, industry leaders warn that the "no maintenance" myth is leading to premature system failure and waste. Solar Shine Australia is pushing for better consumer education ahead of next week's All Energy Australia conference in Melbourne.
Policy The Snowy 2.0 hydroelectric project has seen its cost reset to $12 billion, with contractors citing adverse geological conditions that slowed tunnel boring. Critics argue the initial investigation relied on widely spaced boreholes, leaving engineers to navigate the unknown in rock conditions far more complex than standard urban tunnelling.
Storage Combining solar and battery storage from different manufacturers creates safety risks due to lack of coordination between independent power sources. Engineers must ensure Power Control Systems can manage total output to prevent overloading shared electrical infrastructure.
Storage Arena is offering up to $75 million for a 30 MW / 360 MWh Rondo Energy heat battery at Rio Tinto’s Yarwun alumina refinery in Queensland: $3.6 million for a FEED study due in 2027, $38 million for deployment after a final investment decision, and $33.3 million in conditional contingency support.
Policy Stanwell has asked CEO Michael O’Rourke, a 28-year veteran who led the company since 2021, to step down, citing a need for a “fresh approach”. COO James Oliver is acting CEO. The move follows new CEOs at CS Energy, Powerlink and Energy Queensland under the LNP government.
Storage GreenPoint Energy has announced it will hire 75 former Whyalla Steelworks employees for its Koolunga battery storage project near Brinkworth. The 200-megawatt facility, built by GenusPlus, is scheduled to begin operations in early 2028.
Solar EDPR Australia’s 4.99 MW solar and battery proposal near Old Adaminaby has drawn strong community resistance, with residents citing the cumulative impact of nearby Snowy 2.0. The developer argues the project’s sub-5 MW scale and manual glare controls address key concerns, but opponents maintain it alters the area’s rural character.
Finance LGI has acquired the Brigalow and Chinchilla solar farms for $22 million, a price roughly 30 percent of new build costs. The move highlights opportunities for capital-rich buyers in the distressed renewable asset market.
Solar India installed nearly 50 GW of solar in 2025, becoming the world’s second-largest market, yet most inverters are still imported. New domestic capacity from Waaree Energies aims to address this, though policy support remains limited compared to module mandates.
Storage Good Carbon Co. has deployed a 3.75-MWh Viridi battery system indoors at a 105-unit affordable housing complex in Buffalo, New York. The project, supported by NYSERDA and National Grid, integrates storage with geothermal heating to manage peak demand and provide backup power.
Storage Sacramento-based Qnetic has completed initial testing of its Pulsar flywheel energy storage system in Shanghai, achieving 100 continuous cycles without faults. The company plans to launch a pilot program with Sacramento Municipal Utility District in the first half of 2027.
Finance GCL Technology has signed a memorandum of understanding to purchase 81.91% of Sichuan GCL Lithium Battery Technology from Golden Concord Group for approximately CNY 2.5 billion. The deal, which includes a significant share issuance, aims to consolidate GCL's lithium iron phosphate cathode production capacity.
Policy The European Commission has allocated EUR 3.4 billion from ETS revenues to 77 selected net-zero projects, announced on 19 October. Among the recipients are initiatives focused on offshore charging, rare earth magnet production, HVDC manufacturing, and floating wind pilots.
Policy Poland has amended its energy laws to exclude battery storage from micro-installation limits, allowing systems up to 2.2 times the power of the connected PV array. The changes, effective December 1, aim to boost domestic storage adoption without increasing grid feed-in beyond the solar system's rated capacity.
Finance Transrail Lighting has approved a ₹20 crore deal for a 49% stake in NOPL Pace Green Energy, which is developing a 990 MW PM-KUSUM Component C solar portfolio in Maharashtra with a 25-year ₹3.10/unit PPA with MSEDCL. Transrail gets financial and project management control and an option to go to 100%.
PM Surya Ghar: eligibility, subsidy and how to apply
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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
