Jindal (India) launches Al-Zn coated steel coils for PV module mounts
Jindal (India) Ltd. has released its Jindalume line of aluminum-zinc (Al-Zn) coated coils designed for solar module mounting structures.
New model to measure wave-induced loss in floating PV
Researchers have developed a three-step technique to estimate power generation loss in floating PV farms resulting from changes in tilt and mismatch losses. The new module was tested in an experimental setup and showed that electricity losses mainly depend both on system design and location.
Will the green hydrogen dream take shape?
After a global flurry of green hydrogen announcements, fuel cell company insolvencies, and a sharp market reassessment, solar developers are questioning near-term green hydrogen demand. pv magazine’s Carrie Hampel takes a look at the international landscape.
India installs 18.5 GW of utility-scale solar in 2024
India added 18.5 GW of utility-scale solar and 4.59 GW of rooftop PV in 2024. Waaree Energies led the market with a 14.1% share of solar module shipments.
Indian heavy industries present 20 GW open access solar opportunity
Indian heavy industries could integrate 20 GW of open access solar to power operations profitably, according to a new Ember report, which highlights opportunities in the steel, cement, and aluminum sectors.
India reaches 74 GW of solar module capacity
India’s solar module manufacturing capacity nearly doubled from 38 GW in March 2024 to 74 GW in March 2025. PV cell manufacturing capacity tripled from 9 GW to 25 GW.
Indian utility ends 2 GW solar tender with lowest price of $0.03/kWh
Uttar Pradesh Power Corp. Ltd. has awarded 2 GW of solar capacity to four bidders at tariffs ranging from INR 2.56 ($0.03)/kWh to 2.57/kWh in its latest tender.
NHPC launches bidding for 1.2 GW of solar, 600 MW of storage in India
NHPC Ltd. has issued a tender for 1,200 MW of grid-connected solar projects with 600 MW/2.4 GWh of energy storage, offering an additional 1,200 MW under a Greenshoe option. Bidding closes on April 24.
Waaree Energies to start 5.4 GW solar cell factory
Waaree Energies will soon inaugurate its 5.4 GW state-of-the-art solar cell manufacturing plant in Chikhli, India.
NTPC commissions 245 MW of solar in India
NTPC has commissioned 245 MW of its 735 MW Nokh solar project in Rajasthan, India. The project consists of three 245 MW blocks and uses modules that are compliant with domestic content requirements (DCR).
