Premier Energies unveiled India's first zero-busbar (0BB) TOPCon solar cell at Intersolar India, marking a shift from traditional architectures and reducing silver consumption. The new design delivers higher power output, enhances mechanical flexibility, and improves resistance to micro-cracks, ensuring superior performance in Indian climates. Premier Energies aims to strengthen performance economics and sustainability in solar manufacturing by lowering silver usage while enhancing efficiency and durability. The company is investing in scaling up its solar manufacturing capacity and expanding into related areas like inverters and battery systems.
Tag: India
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Deloitte urges India to align renewables with AI data growth
India has the opportunity to become a leading data center hub by aligning policy, grid infrastructure, and renewable deployment. Key challenges include an energy supply gap, grid stability limitations, regulatory differences, and lack of a unified national framework. Recommendations include accelerating renewable integration, expanding green PPAs, upgrading transmission networks, and leveraging AI for energy optimization. Incentivizing decentralized renewable energy models, such as co-located solar and storage infrastructure, can increase access to clean energy, reduce reliance on fossil fuels, and make communities more resilient to climate change impacts. Policymakers and stakeholders must support and invest in these sustainable energy solutions to accelerate the transition to a low-carbon future.
https://www.pv-magazine.com/2026/02/23/deloitte-urges-india-to-align-renewables-with-ai-data-growth/
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Adani to invest $100 billion in AI data centers in India
Adani Group is set to invest $100 billion by 2035 to construct renewable-powered data centers in India, with a goal of reaching 5 GW of capacity and establishing a $250 billion AI infrastructure ecosystem. This investment will facilitate the growth of renewable-energy-powered, AI-ready data center capacity across the country, positioning India as a key player in the global artificial intelligence economy. The planned 5 GW rollout would create the world's largest integrated data center platform, primarily powered by Adani Green Energy's renewable projects. Additionally, Adani plans to expand its renewable portfolio and enhance transmission networks to support high-demand AI workloads.
https://www.pv-magazine.com/2026/02/18/adani-to-invest-100-billion-in-ai-data-centers-in-india/
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ACME Solar signs 190 MW hybrid PPA with SECI in India
ACME Solar Holdings has signed a 25-year PPA with SECI for a 190 MW wind-solar hybrid project in India, part of a larger 380 MW capacity. The agreement includes a minimum CUF of 50% and an obligation to meet 80% of peak power requirement daily, with grid connectivity secured for solar, wind, and battery energy storage components. The project, financed by PFC, is scheduled for completion within the COD timeline, contributing to ACME Solar's total PPA-signed portfolio of 5,820 MW. This development highlights a significant step towards sustainable energy solutions and the integration of renewable sources into India's power grid.
https://www.pv-magazine.com/2026/02/19/acme-solar-signs-190-mw-hybrid-ppa-with-seci-in-india/
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China rolling into U.S. backyard
Canada is making significant strides in the clean energy transition by focusing on electric vehicles (EVs), with a goal for EVs to make up 90 percent of new car sales by 2040. Africa is experiencing a surge in solar growth, led by countries like South Africa, Egypt, and Nigeria. The industry is shifting towards supplier-led climate solutions, with India committing $2.4 billion to scale carbon capture solutions. A breakthrough in sodium-sulfur battery technology has made energy storage cheaper and easier to scale, while investment in next-generation geothermal energy has surpassed $2 billion. Vietnam has launched a $102 million climate finance initiative to protect forests and support climate-smart livelihoods.
https://speedandscale.com/newsletter/china-rolling-into-u-s-backyard/
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India’s blueprint for sustainable solar success
India's renewable energy transition in India has evolved to prioritize long-term reliability and efficiency through the use of high-performance solar panels and advanced technology. Policy incentives are now tied to performance and manufacturing capability, steering the industry towards high-value production. The PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana aims to install rooftop solar on 1 crore residential buildings, creating millions of energy-generating homes and normalizing the use of solar power. Developments in battery storage systems and hybridization of electrical systems are addressing the intermittency issue of solar power, making India's renewable energy ecosystem reliable, scalable, and equitable, offering a blueprint for emerging economies.
https://www.pv-magazine.com/2026/02/16/indias-blueprint-for-sustainable-solar-success/
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Moves afoot to bring balcony solar to Australia, and new wave of products has batteries included
Efforts are underway in Australia to enable renters and apartment dwellers to install solar and battery systems on their balconies, following examples from Europe, India, South Korea, and Utah. The main challenge lies in changing regulations to ensure safety and compliance with electrical standards, with testing being conducted on balcony batteries for backup power during outages. Various organizations and governments are working to overcome legal and regulatory barriers to make plug-in balcony solar and batteries a reality in Australia. Advocates are pushing for regulatory changes to make balcony solar more accessible, highlighting benefits such as running critical devices during power cuts and tapping into dynamic tariff pricing. Despite challenges like outdated technology and conservative committees, there is potential for government intervention to drive progress towards clean energy solutions in Australia.
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Adani secures Japanese funding for India’s green energy corridor
Adani Energy Solutions (AESL) has secured funding from Japanese banks for a 950km high-voltage direct current (HVDC) transmission project in India, aimed at transporting renewable energy from Rajasthan to the national grid with an evacuation capacity of 6,000MW by 2029. This project will enhance grid stability, integrate renewable energy into major urban and industrial areas, and strengthen financial and industrial ties between India and Japan. Part of Adani Group's clean energy platform, the project aligns with India's Make in India initiative, focusing on developing resilient transmission infrastructure for India's energy transition.
https://www.power-technology.com/news/adani-japanese-funding-green-energy/
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Altitude Partners With Alcom For +360.000t Carbon Removals
Altitude, a top carbon dioxide removal (CDR) financier, has partnered with Alcom to purchase over 360,000 tonnes of CO2 Removal Certificates (CORCs) from biochar-based carbon removal facilities in the Philippines and India. This collaboration aims to accelerate the deployment of high-quality CDR capacity, bringing long-term climate benefits and creating local economic value. Alcom, a pioneer in biochar project development, has a successful track record in building and delivering on growth ambitions. Altitude's significant contribution as a top CDR buyer globally is helping to scale up large-scale CDR efforts, furthering climate solutions.
https://cleantechnica.com/2026/02/09/altitude-partners-with-alcom-for-360-000t-carbon-removals/
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The Hydrogen Stream: Verna completes first two hydrogen pilot wells in Canada
Vema Hydrogen has completed two pilot hydrogen wells in Quebec, Canada, while Advait Greenergy and InSolare Energy are progressing on hydrogen projects in India. Canada and South Korea are discussing potential collaboration in auto manufacturing for Hyundai/Kia in Canada, with a focus on hydrogen energy. The University of Cagliari and the Indian Institute of Technology are collaborating on a research project on hydrogen energy systems. Hiringa Energy has reached Financial Close on the Kapuni Project in New Zealand, integrating wind, industrial renewable electricity supply, and green hydrogen production at scale. These developments highlight the importance of transitioning to renewable energy sources, such as solar power, to combat climate change and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Policy support and investment in renewable energy technologies are crucial to accelerate the transition away from fossil fuels and meet global electricity demand with clean energy solutions.