Solar Sweden is replacing its current static list of approved solar and battery inverters with a digital database called Rikta Rätt 2.0, scheduled to open in early 2027. The new system will require manufacturers to apply for inclusion but will not serve as a formal approval of technical compliance.
Solar Researchers at Karlstad University demonstrated that laser-based imaging can distinguish contact quality in half-cell modules by measuring photocurrent phase shifts. The technique identified resistance variations that standard electroluminescence imaging could not easily resolve.
Finance BloombergNEF reports that India attracted $32 billion in renewable energy investment in 2025, making it the largest market among emerging economies. The country added 16.9 GW of small-scale solar capacity, driven by utility auctions, rooftop programs, and subsidies.
Policy With most urban Indians living in apartments, existing bulk electricity connections leave minimal spare capacity for electric vehicle charging. Legal challenges are underway as courts push for guidelines to prevent arbitrary rejections of charger installations.
Finance Tata Power reported a 33% year-on-year rise in Q2 FY27 profit to ₹1,652 crore, driven by strong performance in its renewables and manufacturing segments. The company added 765 MW of clean generation capacity in the first half of the year and produced 2 GW of solar modules.
Storage Anker Solix has launched its XE home battery in Australia, featuring a dual-cycle design that scales up to 42kWh. The company aims to capture demand for plug-in solar and storage, though regulatory timelines for these products remain uncertain.
Markets Advansor has deployed two 600 kW ValueBox units using CO2 refrigerant for an unnamed Swedish retailer. The system combines to deliver 1.2 MW of heating capacity with outdoor installation.
Markets CREA reports that renewable capacity reached 243 GW, overtaking coal and lignite at 231 GW, while coal still supplied 66% of total electricity generation. The report highlights a widening gap between coal consumption and supply, noting that coal did not keep pace with high summer demand.
Storage Lunar Energy has introduced its next-generation Lunar System, featuring a 30 kWh single-stack capacity and a bidirectional EV charger that adds 100 miles of range in an hour. The company plans to begin installations in early 2027, with the EV charger rolling out later that year.
Solar A new study published in the journal Energy identifies Paris as the EU capital with the largest exploitable rooftop area and highest solar generation potential. Researchers from Greece note that while rooftop PV could cover up to 35% of demand in some cities, it requires complementary storage and grid upgrades to achieve climate neutrality.
Wind Cubico Sustainable Investments has lodged a 3,429-page submission for the Marmadua wind and battery project in Queensland, reducing the turbine count to 100. The package includes nearly $400 million in community payments over 35 years, though no decision timeline has been provided.
Markets The International Energy Agency states that more than 90% of major Chinese solar PV manufacturers are reporting net losses, with cumulative industry losses reaching $4.4 billion in 2024. While module prices have risen compared to 2025 levels, the agency projects that global manufacturing capacity will remain highly concentrated in China through 2031.
Solar Savitribai Phule Pune University has invited bids for a 1 MWp rooftop solar project paired with 5 MWh of battery storage on its Maharashtra campus. The tender, published on November 6, 2026, seeks a Renewable Energy Service Company to supply and operate the system for 25 years.
Solar Scientists from the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Dalian Jiaotong University have fabricated a 54.80 cm² perovskite solar module achieving 22.70% efficiency without using methylammonium. The study, published in Advanced Materials, demonstrates improved stability and a wider processing window through specific additive chemistry.
Wind Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited has opened Phase XII of its wind power procurement, inviting bids for 250 MW of grid-connected capacity with an option to add another 250 MW. The tender requires developers to build transmission infrastructure and secure equipment from the ministry's approved list.
Solar India’s trade remedies authority has initiated an anti-dumping investigation into aluminium extrusion imports from China, Malaysia, Vietnam, and Thailand. The scope explicitly includes solar mounting structures, with preliminary evidence indicating injury to the domestic industry.
Markets Chinese polysilicon production dropped to 105,000 metric tons in October, down from 120,400 MT in September, according to industry data. Prices for polysilicon and downstream components have risen, while policy uncertainty continues to weigh on procurement decisions.
Markets Rio Tinto’s aluminium and lithium chief states that the economic reality of coal-based electricity prevents competition, driving a shift to renewables. The company is committing billions to new renewable infrastructure and securing government support for its smelters in New South Wales, Queensland, and Tasmania.
Markets Raana Semiconductors has signed a pre-order agreement with SWELECT HHV Solar Photovoltaics to supply CZ12 ingot growers for a proposed 1 GW facility. The deal includes process optimisation and technical training, supporting SWELECT's broader multi-year investment plan in solar manufacturing.
Markets The International Energy Agency forecasts a 11% decline in global renewable capacity additions for 2026, driven by a sharp drop in Chinese solar installations. Despite this near-term dip, the agency projects 4,800 GW of new capacity between 2026 and 2031, with India and emerging markets expanding their global shares.
Wind The Independent Planning Commission has granted final approval for the 1,400 MW Baldon wind project in southern NSW, which includes 200 MW of battery storage. The decision follows a planning process that included 73 objections and new conditions regarding traffic and environmental management.
Policy The Australian Energy Regulator has fined EnergyAustralia $750,000 for failing to provide essential frequency control services from its battery fleet. The penalties follow breaches identified after a major storm event in early 2024.
Markets A Norwegian trial confirmed heavy electric trucks can handle winter maintenance on mountain highways, though with some operational limits. Meanwhile, Sweden is pursuing a hydrogen-fueled alternative, and Beijing has ordered a fleet of multifunction snow-removal vehicles.
Policy The California Solar & Storage Association has delivered a policy roadmap to Governor-elect Xavier Becerra, proposing expanded distributed energy and virtual power plants to address the state's energy affordability crisis. The plan includes establishing statewide virtual power plant programs by 2028 and implementing community storage projects to alleviate localized grid strain.
Policy SolarBridge Technology has introduced its Golden Gate STC-P135, a 135 kW bidirectional power conversion system designed to meet emerging US regulatory requirements. The Dallas-based company plans to begin commercial production in early 2027, citing federal rules that restrict foreign-made equipment from accessing tax credits.
Finance Dutch offshore wind foundation maker Sif will close one of three production lines at Maasvlakte 2 and reduce operations at Roermond due to funding challenges linked to a delayed 2GW project. The company reports a material uncertainty regarding its ability to continue as a going concern while negotiating bridge financing with multiple stakeholders.
Storage Italian startup Sizable Energy has moved from concept validation to active project development for its offshore gravity-based energy storage system. The company plans to deploy an integrated demonstrator with a Naples data center in the first half of 2027, following successful tests in Italy and the Netherlands.
Markets A recent survey by New Energy Nexus Philippines indicates that price competition and system reliability have replaced supply issues as the primary challenges for rooftop solar installers. This shift follows a surge in demand triggered by a national energy crisis declared in March.
Policy A Safer Foundation initiative on Chicago’s West Side uses a transitional center to prepare justice-involved individuals for solar installation careers. The program has certified over 100 people and placed 79 in jobs since its launch, supported by state and federal grants.
Finance The Western Australian government has allocated $15 million from its Investment Attraction Fund to support Australian Vanadium Limited’s V-Nomad project. The funding aims to build a relocatable facility for manufacturing vanadium flow battery electrolyte, with the company covering the remaining costs.
Markets A Nankai University study projects that silver recovered from retired Chinese photovoltaic modules will peak at 739 metric tonnes annually in 2044, nine years before the peak in retired capacity. The research highlights that while silver intensity per watt has dropped significantly, the sheer volume of installed modules ensures substantial future secondary supply.
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Andhra Pradesh rooftop solar subsidy: free plants for SC/ST homes, BC top-up and APERC net metering
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