Powering ferries with floating PV, hydrogen
Scientists in Malaysia have conducted a techno-economic-environmental study of a green fueling system for a ferry that runs between islands in their home country. Using 40,000 solar panels, they were able to power two round trips round-trips per day. Annual CO₂ reduction was measured at 23.75 million kg.
Honeywell introduces all-in-one, modular BESS for C&I segment
Honeywell has launched its Ionic battery energy storage system (BESS) with integrated controls and energy management. The system is designed to cut energy costs, stabilize the grid, and provide backup power.
India installs 3.8 GW open-access solar in H1 2025, says Mercom
India added 3.8 GW of open-access solar capacity in the first six months of 2025, with record growth in the April-June period driven by developers seeking to secure transmission fee waivers, says Mercom India.
Avaada Electro unveils n-type TOPCon PV modules
Avaada Electro, the solar manufacturing arm of Avaada Group is presenting its n-type G12, G12R and M10L tunnel oxide passivated contact (TOPCon) solar modules at the RE+ 2025 trade show in Las Vegas.
India cuts GST on solar cells and modules to lower costs
India’s Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council has cut the rate on solar cells and modules from 12% to 5%, effective Sept. 22, aiming to lower costs and boost domestic solar manufacturing.
Websol to expand solar cell, module capacity by 4 GW
Websol Energy System Ltd has approved the addition of 4 GW of solar cell and module manufacturing capacity, with a total investment of INR 3,000 crore. The manufacturer said the new cell capacity will be based on TOPCon technology.
Coal India seeks EPC bids for 3 GW of grid-connected solar
Coal India Ltd (CIL), the world’s largest coal producer, is inviting expressions of interest from engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) firms to develop 3 GW of grid-connected solar projects in India.
India rooftop solar installs hit 2.8 GW in H1, up 155% year on year
India deployed 2.8 GW of rooftop solar in January-June 2025, up 155% from 1.1 GW a year earlier, according to Mercom India.
India installs 18 GW solar in H1 of 2025, says Mercom
India added 18 GW of new solar power capacity in the first half of 2025, with over 11 GW installed in the second quarter alone.
Novel MPPT technique for EV charging combined with PV, fuel cells
Scientists in India have designed a system that uses PV panels, a proton-exchange membrane fuel cell, battery storage, and a supercapacitor. It also relies on an adaptive neuro-fuzzy inference system-based MPPT that reportedly achieves an efficiency of 98.7%.
