Finance Insolation Energy reported H1 FY27 revenue of ₹1,582.09 crore, a 100.56% year-on-year increase, while net profit stood at ₹63.08 crore. The company expects EBITDA margins to recover in the second half of the fiscal year, targeting full-year FY27 levels comparable to FY26.
Storage CATL has released detailed technical specifications for its Tener Sodium battery energy storage system, highlighting a 30+ MWh capacity per block and 95% round-trip efficiency. The company states that the sodium-ion design offers significant reductions in cooling requirements, noise, and footprint compared to its LFP EnerX line, with overseas deliveries scheduled for summer 2027.
Solar A company used machine learning on radio chip telemetry to predict 2.4 GHz signal propagation across moving tracker fields, replacing static rule-of-thumb gateway placement. A retrofit of five European plants demonstrated that computed gateway positions eliminated angle-dependent communication dead zones without field trial and error.
Policy India has set a goal to triple its clean energy capacity to 900 gigawatts by 2035, up from a previous target of 500 gigawatts by 2030. The plan includes significant government funding for grid infrastructure, though experts warn that transmission and storage gaps remain significant hurdles.
Policy Union Minister Pralhad Joshi stated that India is on track to achieve its target of 500 GW non-fossil energy capacity by 2030. At the 31st CII Partnership Summit, he highlighted recent agreements and government orders that have secured ₹43,871 crore in renewable energy investment.
Solar Shinsung E&G has introduced two series of n-type TOPCon bifacial modules rated at up to 650 W, designed for ground-mounted and floating or agrivoltaic installations. The new products feature efficiencies up to 23.25% and are supported by the company’s recently expanded 600 MW production capacity in South Korea.
Solar Miami-based NAED Energy Holding has announced the PV-1 PECVD-V vertical in-line deposition platform, which the company says achieves a throughput of 96,000 wafers per hour. The system is designed specifically for two-terminal perovskite/heterojunction tandem cells targeting 30% efficiency.
Policy The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission has amended connectivity rules to permit large battery storage projects to access transmission capacity during non-solar hours. The new regulations also streamline bank guarantee releases and relax deadlines for changing energy sources.
Storage Commercial sodium-ion cells now reach 175 Wh/kg, closing the performance gap with advanced LFP batteries for stationary applications. Silvia Bodoardo of the Polytechnic University of Turin highlights the convergence of safety, cycle life, and manufacturability as key drivers for this shift.
Policy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy reports that 50.06 lakh households have benefited from rooftop solar, crossing the halfway mark of the one-crore target. The ministry is considering a three-to-four month extension for the programme as it prepares a successor scheme.
Solar Jupiter International aims to expand its solar cell manufacturing capacity from 4.5 GW to 8.5 GW by April 2027, driven by a new 3 GW TOPCon facility in Nagpur. The company is also initiating a 1.5 GW ingot and wafer project, though no timeline has been set for scaling this to match cell output.
Storage Shenzhen-based Grepow has launched a series of sodium-ion pouch cells designed for industrial equipment and cold-weather applications. The company reports that its development cell retained 94% capacity after 2,000 cycles, outperforming lithium iron phosphate in internal comparative tests.
Markets A July 2026 survey of 405 professionals finds that 44% of US respondents report that half or more of their projects are never built. While early-stage attrition is common, experts warn that failures after financial close pose greater risks to the sector.
Storage Sodium-ion battery technology has entered commercial production with over 70 GWh of supply agreements, according to Saur Energy. A Wood Mackenzie report indicates that while current unit costs are higher than LFP, total ownership costs are lower over a 20-year period.
Solar Borosil Renewables is developing a solar glass solution specifically for perovskite technology, according to Vice Chairman Shreevar Kheruka. The company states that initial results are promising but has not provided a specific launch date for the new product.
Solar Polycab India is developing grid-forming inverter technology, its CEO stated, citing rising grid instability as the primary driver. The company currently leads the on-grid rooftop inverter market with over 32% share and plans to expand its utility inverter capacity.
Policy Lacour Energy has referred the 736 MW West Arthur Energy project for assessment under the EPBC Act, following a state referral last month. The proposal includes a 500 MW battery and sits on the National Renewable Energy Priority List.
Policy South Australia’s energy minister stated the state supports gas firming for data centres, a position critics call a "backflip" from previous policy. This stance contrasts with federal requirements that new data centres must tap only new renewable energy for approval.
Finance Oswal Pumps reported a 60.3% year-on-year drop in net profit for Q2 FY27, driven by a significant rise in material costs that compressed margins. The company’s consolidated borrowings more than doubled during the half-year, while cash reserves fell sharply.
Solar Heliene and Caelux have begun commercial-scale production of perovskite/silicon tandem solar modules at Heliene’s facility in Minnesota. The modules feature Caelux Energy Producing Glass and achieve efficiencies of 27% or more, with commercial shipments expected in 2027.
Solar Matrix Renewables is using Terabase Energy’s Terafab V2 system at the Tormes Solar project in Navarro County, Texas. The automated platform aims to double labor productivity compared to conventional installation methods.
Finance Octopus Energy has launched the Asia Electrification Fund, aiming to mobilize $600 million from institutional investors to support renewable energy projects across the region. The fund’s first investment supports a Manila-based developer building 450 MW of solar and 350 MWh of battery storage in the Philippines.
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.
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