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The selected developer will undertake the design, engineering, manufacture, supply, transportation, installation and commissioning of the solar PV projects. The scope also includes associated civil and structural works, along with identifying, acquiring and transferring encumbrance-free land for the solar plants and NTPC REL’s battery energy storage system (BESS) project.
The contractor will be responsible for constructing and commissioning a new 400 kV terminal line bay and dedicated 400 kV transmission lines, including securing the required right-of-way, to the Kurnool project pooling substation. The work further covers telemetry, grid-compliance systems such as dynamic reactive power compensation, performance testing, mandatory spares, and operation and maintenance of the solar plant and switchyard for three years after commissioning.
Under the technical eligibility requirements, bidders must have designed, supplied, erected and commissioned grid-connected solar PV plants with a cumulative installed capacity of at least 40 MWp. This must include at least one plant of 10 MWp or more that had been operational for at least six months before the bid opening. Financial eligibility requires an average annual turnover of at least Rs. 5.9 bn during the preceding three financial years and a net worth of at least 100 per cent of paid-up share capital at the end of the preceding financial year. Bidders must also submit bid security of Rs. 500 mn. The deadline for submissions is November 16, 2026.
NTPC Renewable Energy (NTPC REL) has invited bids for an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) package covering up to 900 MW of inter-state transmission system-connected, ground-mounted solar photovoltaic (PV) projects near its Kurnool solar project in Andhra Pradesh. The package includes land acquisition and is being tendered through a single-stage, two-envelope process covering techno-commercial and price bids. The selected developer will undertake the design, engineering, manufacture, supply, transportation, installation and commissioning of the solar PV projects. The scope also includes associated civil and structural works, along with identifying, acquiring and transferring encumbrance-free land for the solar plants and NTPC REL’s battery energy storage system (BESS) project. The contractor will be responsible for constructing and commissioning a new 400 kV terminal line bay and dedicated 400 kV transmission lines, including securing the required right-of-way, to the Kurnool project pooling substation. The work further covers telemetry, grid-compliance systems such as dynamic reactive power compensation, performance testing, mandatory spares, and operation and maintenance of the solar plant and switchyard for three years after commissioning. Under the technical eligibility requirements, bidders must have designed, supplied, erected and commissioned grid-connected solar PV plants with a cumulative installed capacity of at least 40 MWp. This must include at least one plant of 10 MWp or more that had been operational for at least six months before the bid opening. Financial eligibility requires an average annual turnover of at least Rs. 5.9 bn during the preceding three financial years and a net worth of at least 100 per cent of paid-up share capital at the end of the preceding financial year. Bidders must also submit bid security of Rs. 500 mn. The deadline for submissions is November 16, 2026.
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Singapore has set a target of 4 GW of solar by 2035, alongside its existing goal of 3 GW by 2030. Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and for Energy, Trade and Industry Gan Siow Huang outlined measures this week to meet the new target at the Asia Clean Energy Summit.
“We have just raised our ambition to 4 GWp by 2035,” Gan said. Singapore had 2.3 GW of solar installed as of October, she said, and the Energy Market Authority (EMA) has said the country is well on track for its 2030 target. Gan said solar will meet at most 10% of the city-state’s electricity needs in 2050.
Gan said the EMA has launched a tender to aggregate solar demand across government agencies for public premises, including solar carports and building-integrated PV. The EMA is also working with the Sustainable Energy Association of Singapore on a portal to help homeowners adopt solar and find installers, with details to follow.
Industrial agency JTC is piloting an “overhang” solar installation on a canopy between two buildings at Woodlands East Industrial Estate with EDP APAC, said Gan. JTC has also launched two innovation challenges, one for facade-mounted PV and another for containerized solar paired with mobile batteries to replace diesel generators at temporary worksites. In addition, the government is exploring a pilot of solar roof tiles on heritage state buildings with the Singapore Land Authority and Swiss research center CSEM.
Singapore had around 350 MWh of energy storage and aims for just over 1 GWh by 2030, Gan said. She added that the EMA has granted a conditional approval to Sembcorp Utilities to import 1.3 GW of electricity from or through Peninsular Malaysia.
Singapore raised its 2030 target to 3 GWp in March, after installing 504 MW of solar in 2025 to reach 2,093 MW at the end of that year. EMA estimates that rooftop systems make up more than 80% of the country’s capacity. Its largest ground-mounted plant is the 118 MW Sembcorp Jurong Island Solar Farm, unveiled in 2025.
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The UK government has approved Elements Green’s 800MW Great North Road solar farm in England.
It is the second consent awarded to a large-scale solar scheme by energy department DESNZ today, with Cubico’s 150MW Frodsham also given the green light.
Great North Road is cleared for construction at a site close to Newark in Nottinghamshire.
It will connect to the grid at the Staythorpe substation, where network capacity has been freed up by the closure of fossil-fuelled power stations.
At 800MW, it is among the largest solar projects approved in the UK to-date.
UK energy minister Michael Shanks said: “Solar power is the cheapest generation we can build and is crucial to delivering energy security and tackling affordability for families and businesses. 
“More homegrown power that we control is a once in a generation opportunity to grow our economy and tackle the root cause of sky-high energy bills: our exposure to volatile global fossil fuel markets.”
A Development Consent Order application for Great North Road was submitted to the UK Planning Inspectorate for examination in June 2025.
The authority’s recommendation report was sent to DESNZ for determination in July this year.
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Government-backed Warm Home Loans scheme to help households cut energy bills by hundreds of pounds
Households across the UK can now cut their energy bills by hundreds of pounds a year at no upfront cost by applying for interest-free or “low-interest” loans to fund upgrades such as heat pumps, batteries and solar panels.
The government-backed Warm Home Loans scheme, which launched on Tuesday, could mean thousands more households are able to access low-carbon energy alternative technologies, thanks to loans ranging from £7,500 to up £35,000.
Energy suppliers including British Gas and E.On have partnered with lenders from Tandem Bank and Homeserve respectively to offer the loans directly to customers at a discounted rate compared with those offered by high street lenders.
People interested in swapping their gas boiler for an air-source or ground-source heat pump could secure loans of up to £10,000 or £35,000 respectively, while also drawing on the government’s existing scheme which offers grants of up to £9,000 a year for households installing the replacements for fossil fuel heating.
Installing a heat pump, battery and solar panels could save households up to £550 a year on their energy bills, rising by a further £300 a year with a time-of-use tariff, according to the government.
Soaring energy costs have led to record demand for low-carbon home energy upgrades over the last year, and the government believes the loan scheme means “thousands more households” will be able to cut their energy bills by fitting clean energy technology and spreading repayments over many years.
Miatta Fahnbulleh, the energy secretary, said: “Energy is an everyday essential that must be affordable for everyone. These government-supported loans will help families across the UK upgrade their homes with no upfront costs to make them warmer and cheaper to run.”
Chris Norbury, the chief executive of E.On UK, said that a recent trial showed that fuel-poor customers in Coventry were able to save more than £250 a year on average by combining a home battery with a time of use tariff that charges lower rates for using energy outside peak demand hours.
He said the Warm Homes Loan scheme was “an opportunity to take that further” by “removing barriers to low-carbon technologies”.
The government set out the terms of the new scheme a day before the chancellor, John Healey, delivers his first budget on Wednesday, which reportedly will include plans to scale back heat pump grants made through its boiler upgrade scheme.
The scheme is not expected to be scrapped altogether, but sources say hundreds of millions of pounds will be cut from its £2.7bn five-year budget because Treasury officials consider it a subsidy used mainly by middle-class households.
It has typically provided grants of up to £7,500 to help meet the £13,600 cost of installing a heat pump, meaning households have still required a significant outlay to make up the difference.
The Guardian understands that grants of up to £9,000 a year are likely to remain available to households that are not connected to the gas grid and are forced to rely on high-cost heating oil. These grants could be used alongside the low-interest loans to cover the full cost of a heat pump.
Other lenders taking part in the Warm Home Loans scheme include HTG Finance, Propensio, Secure Trust Bank, Selina Finance, South Manchester Credit Union, Sunsave, The Money Co-op and This Bank.

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Haryana Power Purchase Centre (HPPC) on behalf of the state discoms: Uttar Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam Limited and Dakshin Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam Limited, has invited bids for the selection of solar power developers to set up 500 MW of grid-connected solar photovoltaic (PV) projects integrated with 250 MW/1,000 MWh four-hour duration battery energy storage system (BESS) in Haryana. The tender will be conducted through a tariff-based competitive bidding process under a build-own-operate model. The selected developers will supply power under a 25-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with HPPC. The deadline for bid submission is November 17, 2026. 
According to the tender guidelines, the scope of work includes setting up the solar-plus-BESS project, including the transmission line up to the delivery/interconnection point, along with the associated line bays, at the developer’s own cost. Additionally, it includes the identification and acquisition of land, installation and ownership of solar PV projects and associated BESS. The selected developers will also be responsible for obtaining statutory approvals and grid connectivity, developing transmission lines and associated equipment up to the delivery point, and installing remote terminal units and supervisory control and data acquisition systems. The developers must install at least 0.5 MW/2 MWh of BESS capacity for every 1 MW of contracted solar project capacity. The projects are required to be commissioned within 24 months of signing the PPA. Additionally, the tender also requires bidders to comply with the applicable technical standards for solar PV modules and use modules and cells listed under the relevant Approved List of Models and Manufacturers. The minimum and maximum contracted capacity under a single bid are 5 MW and 250 MW, respectively. 
Furthermore, the bidders are required to submit an earnest money deposit of Rs 1.327 million per MW in the form of a bank guarantee, a document fee of Rs 50,000 plus GST, and a bid processing fee of Rs 10,000 per MW, plus GST. Under the financial eligibility criteria, the bidders must have a net worth of at least Rs 13.27 million per MW of quoted capacity, based on the last two financial years, or at least 7 days before bid submission. Additionally, they must have a minimum annual turnover of Rs 7.64 million per MW of quoted capacity, based on the last two financial years, at least 7 days before bid submission.
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The Tamil Nadu facility will be commissioned in phases.
India’s Vikram Solar Limited will begin production at its 9-gigawatt (GW) N-type tunnel oxide passivated contact (TOPCon) solar cell manufacturing facility in Tamil Nadu in December.
Located at SIPCOT Industrial Park in Gangaikondan, Tirunelveli district, the facility will be commissioned in phases.
At full capacity, it is expected to supply high-efficiency TOPCon cells for most of the company’s module production.
The plant is the second phase of Vikram Solar’s manufacturing integration roadmap at Gangaikondan.
Its 6-GW module plant at the site was inaugurated in August, whilst a proposed 9-GW ingot and wafer facility has received board approval and is targeted for financial year 2029.
Vikram Solar plans to expand the cell plant’s capacity to 12 GW. The nearly 200-acre integrated campus is being developed through VSL Green Power Private Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the company.
The company intends to seek enlistment under the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers List-II for cells produced at the facility. The campus is expected to support more than 2,000 direct and indirect jobs.
Gyanesh Chaudhary, Chairman and Managing Director of Vikram Solar, said the facility would allow the company to manufacture its own cells, marking a key step in its integration strategy.
The planned ingot and wafer facility would extend this strategy upstream, enabling the company to manufacture ingots, wafers, cells, and modules at the same site.
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Singapore has set a target of 4 GW of solar by 2035, alongside its existing goal of 3 GW by 2030. Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and for Energy, Trade and Industry Gan Siow Huang outlined measures this week to meet the new target at the Asia Clean Energy Summit.
“We have just raised our ambition to 4 GWp by 2035,” Gan said. Singapore had 2.3 GW of solar installed as of October, she said, and the Energy Market Authority (EMA) has said the country is well on track for its 2030 target. Gan said solar will meet at most 10% of the city-state’s electricity needs in 2050.
Gan said the EMA has launched a tender to aggregate solar demand across government agencies for public premises, including solar carports and building-integrated PV. The EMA is also working with the Sustainable Energy Association of Singapore on a portal to help homeowners adopt solar and find installers, with details to follow.
Industrial agency JTC is piloting an “overhang” solar installation on a canopy between two buildings at Woodlands East Industrial Estate with EDP APAC, said Gan. JTC has also launched two innovation challenges, one for facade-mounted PV and another for containerized solar paired with mobile batteries to replace diesel generators at temporary worksites. In addition, the government is exploring a pilot of solar roof tiles on heritage state buildings with the Singapore Land Authority and Swiss research center CSEM.
Singapore had around 350 MWh of energy storage and aims for just over 1 GWh by 2030, Gan said. She added that the EMA has granted a conditional approval to Sembcorp Utilities to import 1.3 GW of electricity from or through Peninsular Malaysia.
Singapore raised its 2030 target to 3 GWp in March, after installing 504 MW of solar in 2025 to reach 2,093 MW at the end of that year. EMA estimates that rooftop systems make up more than 80% of the country’s capacity. Its largest ground-mounted plant is the 118 MW Sembcorp Jurong Island Solar Farm, unveiled in 2025.
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With Singapore’s new target of deploying 4 gigawatt-peak (GWp) of solar by 2035, the Energy Market Authority (EMA) is stepping up efforts to unlock more opportunities for solar deployment.
This includes identifying new spaces and applications for solar, making it easier for private residential property owners to adopt solar, and ensuring the power grid remains ready to support the increased supply from solar, EMA said in a statement on Tuesday.
To identify where and how Singapore can deploy more solar, EMA will collaborate with the Solar Energy Research Institute of Singapore (SERIS) to refresh the Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Roadmap for Singapore, building on the version last updated in 2020.
The refreshed Roadmap will assess solar deployment opportunities across diverse types of surfaces and help chart the pathways towards maximising solar deployment over the medium to long term, in support of Singapore’s higher solar ambition.
EMA is also taking steps to encourage greater solar adoption for private residential landed properties.
EMA and the Sustainable Energy Association of Singapore (SEAS) have inked a Memorandum of Understanding to explore the development of a one-stop digital portal to make it easier for homeowners to adopt solar.
The platform aims to aggregate solar-related information and services, helping homeowners understand their options, connect with solar installers, and explore group purchase opportunities.
As solar adoption increases, the electricity grid will have to accommodate more electricity flowing from solar panels back to the grid.
EMA will therefore embark on a research collaboration with the Energy Research Institute @ NTU (ERI@N) to study and map the capacity of local electricity networks, to accommodate more solar in landed residential estates.
This will help EMA better understand grid conditions, anticipate future needs, and plan ahead to ensure that the grid can keep pace with growing solar adoption.
“With Singapore’s land constraints, we need to make the most of every opportunity to harness solar energy. Strong partnerships will be key to unlocking more opportunities for solar, making adoption easier, and ensuring that our grid is ready to support its growth,” said Puah Kok Keong, Chief Executive, EMA.
In a separate statement, EMA said it has also launched a Whole-of-Government Solar Demand Aggregation (DA) Framework to accelerate solar deployment across government-owned premises.
By bringing together solar demand from across the public sector, the Framework aims to unlock more opportunities for solar deployment, including at sites with different tenures, operational needs and conditions. This supports Singapore’s target of achieving 4 gigawatt-peak (GWp) of solar deployment by 2035.
Under the Framework, a panel of solar photovoltaic (PV) installers will be appointed to help government agencies assess the solar potential of their premises and develop tailored proposals for solar PV deployment.
By aggregating demand across agencies, the framework aims to create greater economies of scale and opportunities for industry, while giving agencies more flexibility to pursue solar deployment at suitable sites.
The framework also helps open opportunities to go beyond conventional rooftops and make better use of Singapore’s limited space.
Agencies can explore innovative solar solutions such as solar carports, building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) and building-applied photovoltaics (BAPV), tapping on built environment spaces for clean energy generation opportunities.
The Solar DA Framework complements existing programmes such as the Housing & Development Board’s SolarNova programme and JTC’s SolarRoof and SolarLand initiatives.
Together, these efforts reflect Singapore’s commitment to maximise every suitable opportunity for solar deployment as we work towards a cleaner and more sustainable energy future.
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INA Solar and Caelux plan to commercialize 3 GW of hybrid-tandem solar modules over five years 
The partnership will cover technology validation, manufacturing readiness, and regulatory requirements, including India’s ALMM 
Caelux says its contracted volume with module manufacturers globally now exceeds 25 GW 
Insolation Energy Limited (INA Solar) has entered into a partnership with US-based Caelux Corporation to commercialize 3 GW Hybrid-Tandem solar modules, targeting an efficiency of up to 29% by 2028.   
Under the agreement, INA Solar will use Caelux’s proprietary Energy Producing Glass technology by applying a Caelux-supplied perovskite-based power-generating glass layer on its TOPCon solar cells. 
The duo claims this integration will boost energy generation, increase energy density, and reduce the levelized cost of electricity (LCOE). INA Solar has entered the partnership through its subsidiary Insolation Green Energy Private Limited. 
Over their five-year partnership, the two companies will work on technology validation, manufacturing readiness, and applicable regulatory approvals, including Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) requirements. 
Vikas Jain, Managing Director of Insolation Energy Limited, said this partnership strengthens its focus on building an integrated solar manufacturing ecosystem. 
Currently, Jaipur-headquartered INA Solar operates a combined annual module production capacity of 5.5 GW, producing modules ranging from 500 W to 635 W output with a focus on TOPCon and Mono PERC technologies. It is also developing a 4.5 GW TOPCon solar cell facility and an 18,000 MTA aluminum frame facility in Narmadapuram, Madhya Pradesh. 
Speaking with TaiyangNews at the recently concluded Renewable Energy India (REI) 2026, INA Solar’s Chief Business Officer (CBO) Abhishek Kaushal shared that the aluminum frame manufacturing facility will have sufficient capacity to cover 4.5 GW to 5.0 GW of its in-house needs (see Live Blog: October 22-24, 2026: Renewable Energy India Expo 2026).  
For Caelux, this is yet another partnership targeting the India market. Earlier this year, it entered similar partnerships with Rayzon Solar and Navitas Solar for 5 GW each, and with GREW Solar for 4 GW capacity (see GREW Solar Explores Perovskite-Tandem Market With 4 GW Deal). 
Caelux Corporation CEO Scott Graybeal said the company’s global contracted volume with module manufacturers now exceeds 25 GW. 
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A 24-year-old looking for a storm-ready solar setup on a $700 budget came away with the realization that, in order to decide on a system, they would need a clearer understanding of their own goals. 
In a Reddit post, the 24-year-old asked for advice about putting together a modest system that could keep phones, batteries, and a few other essentials running during a short- or long-term outage. 
Noting that they lived with their parents in a 1980s home, they explained, “We can’t go solar anytime soon, don’t think my dad would like to invest into that quite yet.” 
With rooftop solar not an option, the original poster had been leaning toward an off-the-shelf patio kit. After reading more, though, they came away thinking such a system was probably not the best value.
“I know I’m definitely not the first to ask in here ‘how do I start’ but could I maybe get pointers into what to watch or read for getting started?” they asked.
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Adding battery storage is one of the best ways to protect your home during outages, save money on energy, and gain more energy independence. In a situation like the one described in the thread — where rooftop solar is off the table for now — batteries can also be a more realistic first step than a full solar install.
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After initially saying they were looking for a patio solar setup that could charge relatively small devices like phones and batteries, the OP later added, “I want to maybe have a short term end goal of being able to power a few small ac units in our house by next summer.”
Another user immediately called the OP out on their shifting goals, writing, “Not what you said originally. Once you add air conditioning you are nowhere near a $700 budget.”
After further trying to help the OP, the same commenter finally gave up, saying, “Sorry, but you need to at least be able to say what you want to accomplish.” 
The OP agreed, concluding, “Yeah honestly I just needa sit down and read a little more into all this. I appreciate you offering to help though, genuinely.” 
For those unable to install a full-fledged solar-and-battery system, portable backup power can come before permanent solar. Rather than jumping straight to panels, a simpler path can be to figure out which devices matter most during an outage, then size a battery option around those needs.
For households that may eventually consider a larger installation such as a whole-home battery, comparing battery-storage options through EnergySage and Qmerit can help clarify pricing and scope without requiring any commitment. 
For people looking for a more portable unit, Pila offers another strong battery-backup option with plug-and-play batteries that are priced at a fraction of what a whole-home backup system would cost. 
There’s plenty to consider when weighing up home batteries and generators, from financing to safety. 
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• Homeowners have been asking installers for next-gen backup batteries instead of keeping aging generators around.
• During blackouts, more households have been turning to clean-energy backup systems instead of noisy generators.
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YouTube video of the Oct. 27, 2026 Ottawa County Board of Commissioners meeting courtesy Ottawa County, Michigan
OLIVE TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Oct. 27, 2026) – Ottawa County will get involved in the ongoing dispute involving the Silver Maple Solar Project.
During this morning’s monthly meeting of the Board of Commissioners, three items directly relating to the proposed 200-megawatt, utility-scale initiative which RWE Clean Energy wants to build over nearly 2,000 acres of farmland in Zeeland and Jamestown townships all passed. The $300 million-plus project is now before the Michigan Public Service Commission for approval under a state law that allows the PSC to overrule any local jurisdiction in such clean energy-related matters.
Zeeland Township has already filed a lawsuit in 20th Circuit Court challenging the constitutionality of this legislation, with RWE asking that the matter be resolved in the federal court system instead. The township has asked the county to intervene with the PSC on this issue.
On a 10-1 margin, commissioners authorized County Administrator Patrick Waterman to file a petition by the November 12th deadline making the county an intervener, as well as retaining legal counsel, and on an unanimous vote, authorized up to $50,000 for covering costs of such action.
Board Chairman Josh Brugger of Grand Haven.
The lone no vote on the first two items came from Holland Democrat Doug Zylstra.
The 9 AM Ottawa County Board meeting was in the main meeting room at the County Administration Building in West Olive (12220 Fillmore St.). An online link to the agenda and supporting documents is here.
 
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In India, the programme has put productive solar assets in women’s names, supported rural enterprises and prepared plans for coal-dependent districts and future solar-panel waste. Its next test is whether these project-level efforts can be sustained and scaled
SDG 5: Gender Equality | SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy | SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth | SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
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UNDP’s Pathways to Climate Resilience reports results through August 2026 from nine countries supported by Japan’s FY2024 Supplementary Budget. India’s US$944,245 project combines clean-energy livelihoods with planning for industrial transition and solar waste.
Area
India Result/Plan
Women’s ownership
Productive solar assets were registered in the names of 60 women entrepreneurs.
Skills and enterprises
1,165 farmers and agricultural entrepreneurs received support through training; 28 local youthtrained to maintain solar systems.
Government capacity
135 government and financial-institution officials were trained to integrate decentralised renewable-energy livelihoods into programmes.
Coal-dependent regions
Odisha and Jharkhand prepared greenhouse-gas inventories for 2005–2023; Odisha developed a just-transition roadmap identifying district priorities and alternative livelihoods.
Solar-panel waste
Maharashtra’s recycling plan estimates 566 kilotonnes of end-of-life solar waste by 2050 and proposes 19 recycling facilities. These are plans, not facilities already built.
Solar pumps and other small renewable-energy systems can power irrigation, processing and sewing close to where people work. Registering equipment in women’s names also gives them a recognised productive asset. The report describes an Odisha farmer whose solar pump, provided through earlier Japan-funded support and registered in her name in 2025, helped her grow crops beyond the monsoon season. Her reported annual income rose from roughly US$600 to US$1,050. This is an individual example, not an estimate of income gains for all participants.
The current work connects equipment with skills and buyers. Solar-system maintenance training gives local youth a service role, while links to livelihood missions helped secure cloth-bag orders in Tamil Nadu and Nagaland. A separate analysis of decentralised renewable-energy solutions supported by previous Japan-funded projects estimated more than US$2.4 in social and environmental value per dollar invested; that valuation should not be read as a measured financial return from this year’s activities.
The Odisha and Jharkhand emissions inventories establish a basis for identifying sectoral emissions and planning lower-carbon development. Odisha’s roadmap also considers livelihoods for workers and communities exposed to a coal transition, including opportunities in food processing and textiles. The work identifies possible directions; it does not yet show that replacement employment or incomes have been secured at scale.
Maharashtra has mapped 966 solar installations and identified 182 potential recycling sites as inputs to its solar photovoltaic waste plan. The proposed facilities would need collection systems and a viable business model to operate. The plan therefore also considers producer take-back, deposit refunds and financial support — recognising that locating recycling sites alone will not ensure panels are recovered and processed.
What Is Decentralised Renewable Energy?
Decentralised renewable energy is generated near where it is used, rather than supplied solely by a large power plant through the grid. In this programme, examples include solar pumps for irrigation and solar-powered equipment for rural businesses.
The India results point to three different tests for public policy: whether women retain control over productive assets and income; whether coal-district plans lead to durable livelihoods; and whether solar recycling becomes operational before waste volumes rise. Each requires more than installing equipment or publishing a plan.
State Rural Livelihood Missions and financial institutions have a potential route to expand solar-powered enterprises through existing programmes. Evidence on equipment uptime, affordable finance, repeat orders and women’s control over business decisions would show whether the model remains useful after project support ends. For transition and recycling plans, the corresponding evidence is investment, functioning facilities and sustained employment—not proposed sites or identified opportunities alone.
Relevant Question for Policy Stakeholders: Which parts of the solar-livelihood model can State programmes sustain, and what evidence would show that the plans for coal-dependent districts and solar-panel recycling are moving into operation?
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Bangladesh is renegotiating PPAs with solar developers that signed high tariffs years ago but never built their plants, prompting investor warnings about contract risk.
A government committee formed in April has already held talks with several project owners and is scheduled to meet two more on Oct. 27 and Oct. 29, with the aim of lowering tariffs agreed when project and equipment costs were higher.
The projects were approved under the Quick Enhancement of Electricity and Energy Supply (Special Provisions) Act, 2010, during the previous government’s tenure. Most were approved on the basis of unsolicited proposals from investors and have not been completed despite repeated extensions of their approvals.
Government officials said the PPAs were signed at high tariffs that reflected project and financing costs at the time. Construction costs and solar equipment prices have since fallen significantly, they said, so the projects’ tariffs should be brought in line with current rates for other projects.
Committee Chairman Mahfuzar Rahman, a joint secretary at the power division of Bangladesh’s Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources, said the government is revisiting existing contracts with projects that failed to come online on time.
“Actually, we need to check the issues involving their power tariff and implementation delays and revisit them,” Rahman said. He said the government will act on the outcome of the review.
Project owners and private investors have raised concerns about the renegotiation. They said the government’s concern over utility-scale solar projects that signed PPAs and implementation agreements several years ago but have made limited progress is understandable. However, they said projects should be held to their contractual milestones, and investors that fail to perform should face the remedies already set out in their project agreements rather than tariff changes.
The investors said the tariff is a fundamental assumption behind an independent power producer’s financial model, debt sizing, lender due diligence and equity investment decision. If investors and lenders perceive that agreed tariffs can be revisited after signing, they said, it adds a further layer of contractual and regulatory risk to the market. For long-delayed or non-performing projects, they called for a transparent, project-specific review based on the obligations and remedies in each project’s agreements.
Mostafa Al Mahmud, president of the Bangladesh Sustainable and Renewable Energy Association, said tariffs for projects that have failed to make progress can be renegotiated, but that renegotiating tariffs for projects at an advanced stage of construction is not acceptable.
“Any such steps will lower the confidence of investors in Bangladesh which require substantial domestic and international investment to achieve renewable energy ambitions,” said Mahmud.
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The solarization project at SOS Children’s Village Lekenik, located between Zagreb and Sisak, was launched on the idea that a solar power plant represents a solution leading towards energy independence and the long-term financial sustainability of the village, according to the Green Energy Cooperative (Zelena Energetska Zadruga – ZEZ), which is implementing the project.
In the second phase, solar panels with a capacity of 250 kW were installed on the roofs of all fifteen family houses where SOS mothers and children live.
At 350 kW in total installed capacity, the solar power plant is the largest among SOS children’s villages in this part of Europe, ZEZ claims.
Annual savings to reach EUR 38,000
Before the implementation of the project, annual energy bills at SOS Children’s Village Lekenik were above EUR 80,000.
With the completion of the second phase, annual savings generated from the electricity consumed on-site and the surplus delivered to the supplier amount to around EUR 38,000, according to ZEZ.
Over the solar system’s minimum lifespan of 25 years, expected savings are estimated at EUR 1.17 million.
A model for other communities in Croatia and the region
The solarization of SOS Children’s Village shows that this is much more than an energy or environmental project. It is also a powerful financial sustainability mechanism for non-profit organisations, ZEZ stressed.
The project also combines social care, energy transition, and local development, serving as a model for other communities in Croatia and the region.
According to Mario Čović, Director of SOS Children’s Village Lekenik, with the completion of the solarization project, the village has taken an important step towards its long-term sustainability.
“We are particularly pleased that the achieved savings will be invested in children, including education, foreign language learning, summer holidays, sports and creative activities that enrich their upbringing. This project demonstrates how investing in renewable energy sources can deliver concrete benefits for both the environment and the community,” Čović explained.
He thanked all partners who recognised this vision.
Project implementation would not have been possible without partner and donor cooperation
The implementation of the project would not have been possible without the cooperation of partners and donors: SOS Children’s Village Croatia, Raiffeisen Bank, ZEZ, Kufner Group, and Biomasa Group. They donated a total of EUR 340,000 for the photovoltaic plant.
The project was led by ZEZ’s expert team in cooperation with partners and SOS Children’s Village Croatia.
“We are proud to have demonstrated that our team can deliver large-scale projects, coordinate partners, and handle everything from the initial idea to putting the facility into operation. Such projects simultaneously contribute to the environment, deliver concrete savings to beneficiaries in the SOS Children’s Village, and bring value to the local community as well as to the ESG goals of partners. In a time of climate crisis and volatile energy prices, together we are sending a message that energy should be renewable and produced locally, for the benefit of society and the community,” ZEZ manager Zoran Kordić underscored.
Keserić: Sustainability must be felt in real life
President of the Management Board of Raiffeisen Bank Liana Keserić stressed that it believes sustainability makes no sense if it remains solely on paper. It must be felt in real life, in her view.
The green transition is therefore not merely part of the bank’s business strategy, but an opportunity to support projects through partnerships that create a safer and higher-quality future, she added.
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Standard Solar, a Rockville, Maryland-based developer, owner and operator of commercial and community solar projects, has acquired a 13-project community solar portfolio totaling approximately 43.3 megawatts (MW) from Trajectory Energy Partners, expanding its renewable energy investments across Illinois.
The acquisition includes the Tallgrass Portfolio, a collection of solar projects developed by Trajectory Energy Partners across northern, central and southern Illinois. Standard Solar will oversee construction and retain long-term ownership and operational responsibility for the facilities.
The projects are expected to begin commercial operations in phases starting in 2027, with additional facilities scheduled to become operational through 2028.
Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
The acquisition strengthens Standard Solar’s presence in Illinois, where state-supported community solar programs have created opportunities for developers and investors to expand renewable electricity generation without requiring customers to install solar equipment on their properties.
The 13 projects range in capacity from approximately 2.4 MW to 6.6 MW and are located in communities including Lincoln, Du Quoin, Marengo, Poplar Grove, Rockford, Loves Park and Richton Park.
The portfolio includes Red Bird West, Red Bird East and Stovepipe West in Lincoln; Stovepipe East in Logan County; and Hawk Haven in the Village of Loves Park.
Additional projects include Grannys Creek North, Grannys Creek South and H and R North in Du Quoin; Lanceleaf in Marengo; Prairie North in Poplar Grove; Blue Aster and Fox Sparrow in Rockford; and Barn Owl in the Village of Richton Park.
Together, the facilities will add approximately 43.3 MW of community solar generation capacity to the Illinois market once construction and commissioning are completed.
“Trajectory has done the hard work required to bring a portfolio of this scale forward across multiple Illinois communities,” said Harry Benson, director of business development at Standard Solar.
“These are exactly the kinds of strong, well-developed projects we want to add to our portfolio.”
Benson said Standard Solar will contribute financing resources, previously secured solar panel inventory, construction execution capabilities and its long-term ownership model to move the projects toward commercial operation.
The transaction reflects a development structure in which one company advances solar projects through early-stage planning and local engagement before transferring them to an owner-operator with the capital and operational resources needed to complete construction.
Trajectory Energy Partners was responsible for developing the Tallgrass Portfolio, including establishing relationships with participating communities and landowners and navigating the early stages of project development.
Standard Solar will assume responsibility for bringing the projects through construction and managing their operations over the longer term.
“From the beginning, our approach has been to develop projects that work for the communities and landowners hosting them,” said Jon Carson, founder and managing partner of Trajectory Energy Partners.
“The Tallgrass projects reflect that approach and the years of building strong local partnerships to successfully navigate the complexities of early-stage development.”
Carson said Standard Solar’s financial and operational resources will support the portfolio’s transition from development into construction and electricity generation.
Once operational, the projects will participate in Illinois’ community solar market, allowing residential and commercial subscribers to receive benefits associated with electricity generated by shared solar facilities.
Community solar arrangements provide an alternative for customers who cannot install rooftop panels because of property ownership restrictions, building conditions or other limitations.
Subscribers typically participate through allocations of electricity production from an off-site solar project, with corresponding credits applied through their utility billing arrangements.
The Tallgrass Portfolio is also expected to generate economic benefits for participating landowners and host communities through long-term project operations.
For Standard Solar, the acquisition adds to an existing national portfolio of commercial and community solar assets.
The company owns and operates more than 500 MW of solar capacity across the United States and has approximately two decades of experience developing, financing and managing renewable energy projects.
Its business model combines project development, acquisition financing, construction execution and long-term asset ownership.
Standard Solar also uses in-house investment resources and tax equity capital to support commercial and community solar projects serving businesses, institutions, agricultural operations, governments and utilities.
The company is a portfolio business of Brookfield, the global investment firm with operations across infrastructure, renewable power and other asset classes.
Trajectory Energy Partners, which was founded in Illinois, develops solar and energy storage projects in partnership with landowners, communities and other organizations.
Its development activities focus on identifying suitable project locations, coordinating with local stakeholders and advancing renewable energy projects toward construction readiness.
The Tallgrass transaction provides Trajectory with an opportunity to transfer a developed portfolio to an established owner-operator while enabling Standard Solar to expand its Illinois project pipeline.
With commercial operations scheduled to begin in 2027 and continue into 2028, the acquisition positions Standard Solar to increase its community solar capacity in Illinois through a geographically diversified group of projects.
The transaction also extends the company’s long-term investment in distributed renewable energy infrastructure as demand for community solar participation continues to support project development across the state.

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As per the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, India’s installed solar capacity reached 171.05 GW on 30 September 2026. As the country continues to scale its clean energy infrastructure, the next challenge will be to ensure that this capacity provides reliable power for decades to come. The industry’s success will gradually depend not just on how quickly solar projects are built, but on the quality of the assets being installed.
For developers and investors, durability has direct financial implications. Since solar PV installations are generally designed to operate for 25 years, long-term reliability and warranty coverage are essential. Ensuring that modules are manufactured at the facilities declared by producers is equally important for verifying product authenticity, protecting consumer interests and safeguarding India’s energy security. While lower purchase prices can improve initial project economics, consistent quality and dependable performance remain critical to protecting returns over a plant’s operating life
The real cost of a solar module
A module’s purchase price represents only one part of its overall cost. Its long-term performance affects power generation, project income, and ROI. Over the lifetime of a solar power plant, cumulative generation can be impacted by slight variations in annual degradation, or a slow reduction in power output.
Indian installations face diverse conditions, from intense summer heat and dust to humidity, heavy rainfall and strong winds. These constantly apply pressure on the glass, encapsulants, frames and electrical connections of the modules. If manufacturing processes or materials are modified to cut costs, failures may not appear for years after installation when repairs and replacements can be more expensive.
Recent industry reporting has highlighted concerns about the mechanical durability of solar modules. In the second quarter of 2025, mechanical stress sequence testing detected glass breakage in around one-third of the modules that were tested. Even though these laboratory results did not represent failure rates across the wider market, they did stress upon structural reliability. Thinner glass, bigger module formats and minimised safety margins could increase durability risks, making material quality and component compatibility central considerations along with efficiency ratings.
Quality begins on the production line
The life of a module is affected by many elements such as the quality of the manufacturing, how it is transported, installed and used. But production is where the basis for long-term reliability is built. Consistent raw material quality, controlled lamination, reliable sealing and meticulous assembly provide structural integrity. Thus, quality control must be applied during the making process and not just at final inspection.
High production standards can go hand-in-hand with competitive price. Manufacturers can control costs without sacrificing product quality by increasing production yields, minimising waste of materials, automating key operations and tightening supplier audits. Traceability also helps to identify defects before products reach customers.
India’s regulatory system is a crucial basis for quality assurance. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy’s Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) specifies approved models and manufacturers for certain project categories. Applicable quality control criteria also help in conformity to Indian Standards. Compliance, however, is simply the beginning. Independent testing, documented quality checks and unambiguous certification records help to establish product reliability. Developers should evaluate long-term project risks by considering test reports, supplier credentials, warranty conditions and traceability.
Efficiency must come together with reliability
The adoption of advanced cell technologies such as N-type Tunnel Oxide Passivated Contact (TOPCon), is also adding another aspect to module selection. The higher conversion efficiency implies that more power can be generated from a given area, making the technology suited for large solar parks and installations where space is at a premium. It may also have benefits on temperature performance and degradation rates depending on the module design.
However, higher efficiency at the time of purchase does not automatically translate into effective long-term returns. The extended value of TOPCon technology depends on how well a module maintains its power output over time. Developers should thus measure the expected energy yield and degradation alongside initial power ratings when estimating a project’s economics.
For manufacturers, that means looking at technology not just for what the output will be when it’s new, but what value it can maintain over time. Improvements in cell architecture must translate into dependable generation under real operating conditions. Ultimately, efficiency creates lasting value when it helps a solar plant maintain higher energy output with consistent performance.
A better way to measure value
As India’s solar industry matures, manufacturing competitiveness will depend on consistent quality, sustained energy generation and competitive lifecycle costs, not just capacity additions and module prices.
India’s Panchamrit commitments which include 500 GW of non-fossil fuel-based energy capacity by 2030 and net-zero emissions by 2070, point to the extent of its clean-energy ambitions. Simultaneously, the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana is supporting wider rooftop solar adoption.  Meeting these aspirations demand durable solar assets that keep performance losses down, manage maintenance costs and offer reliable power for decades. Long-term durability will be essential to making solar energy affordable and reliable.
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Chinese solar module manufacturer JinkoSolar has unveiled a 510 W all-black residential solar panel based on its newly introduced TOPCon-based Amorphous-Si Passivating Cell (TAC) technology, which combines TOPCon electron-selective contacts, amorphous silicon heterojunction passivation and a back-contact electrode architecture.
The JKM485–510T series targets premium residential applications, including villas and homes with limited rooftop space, where power density, aesthetics and long-term reliability are key considerations.
The company said the 48-cell Tiger Neo 5.0 module has a maximum power conversion efficiency of 25.52% and a monofacial, dual-glass design. It measures 1,762 mm × 1,134 mm × 30 mm, weighs 22 kg and offers a maximum power density of approximately 255 W/m².
JinkoSolar said it has integrated several technologies to increase module power density and improve aesthetics. Its Gapless Cell Array (GCA) technology eliminates conventional gaps between cells, while concealed interconnections and busbars reduce inactive areas. According to the company, the design increases the effective light-receiving area by approximately 2%, resulting in an additional 10 W of module output.
The module also features Uniform Matrix Interconnection (UMI) technology, which replaces conventional printed main busbars with distributed electrical connections. JinkoSolar said the architecture shortens current paths, reduces resistive losses and enables interconnection processes that place less mechanical stress on the cells.
For improved aesthetics, the manufacturer has incorporated its All Consistent Color (ACC) technology, which combines precise control of coating thickness and refractive index with AI-assisted cell sorting. The process is designed to minimize visible color variations between cells, encapsulation materials and the frame, resulting in a more uniform black appearance.
The panel also uses Full-Spectrum Light Trapping (FLT) technology, combining surface texturing, antireflective coatings and rear-side reflection to improve light utilization under oblique sunlight and low-irradiance conditions.
The module features a power temperature coefficient of -0.24%/C, compared with approximately -0.26%/C for JinkoSolar’s previous TOPCon products. The manufacturer also claims the new panel delivers around 30 W more power than conventional back-contact modules of comparable dimensions.
For reliability, JinkoSolar has integrated a Perimeter Moisture Barrier (PMB) featuring butyl-based edge sealing to reduce moisture ingress and the associated risk of corrosion. The module also incorporates an optimized current-shunting design intended to limit power losses and reduce hot-spot risks under partial shading.
JinkoSolar offers a 40-year product warranty and a 40-year linear power output warranty for the module, according to its technical documentation.
“Our vision for Tiger Neo 5.0 was to develop a panel tailored to premium residential rooftops,” said JinkoSolar CEO Charlie Cao.
The new residential panel expands JinkoSolar’s Tiger Neo 5.0 portfolio, which includes larger-format TOPCon modules introduced in June 2026, with power outputs exceeding 700 W and efficiencies of up to 25.91%.
JinkoSolar has identified Europe and Australia as target markets for residential applications. The company has not yet disclosed commercial availability, pricing or production volumes for the new TAC-based module.
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A 300 MW solar project has been switched on in Algeria.
According to a social media post published by the country’s Ministry of Energy and Renewable Energy, the El Oued Foullia solar energy station, located in the El Oued province, is Algeria’s largest operational solar project to date.
The project is owned by Sonelgaz, Algeria’s state-owned electricity and gas utility. Open-access platform GEM lists China State Construction Engineering Corporation as the operator.
The site forms part of the first phase of the Algerian government’s national program for the development of renewable energy, which is targeting the rollout of around 3.2 GW of renewables capacity. The ministry’s latest update says this phase will be distributed across 21 plants and 14 provinces. Longer term plans are targeting the deployment of 15 GW of solar by 2035.
A government statement says the inauguration of the 300 MW project reduces reliance on traditional energy sources and supports economic and local development. It is the third large-scale solar project to be commissioned in Algeria this year, following the inauguration of the Tendla and El-Ghrous projects, both with a capacity of 200 MW.
The Africa Solar Industry Association (AFSIA) has tracked 2.87 GW of operational solar in Algeria, according to figures available in its project database, 1.7 GW of which is listed as commercial and industrial projects. The database identifies a further 220 MW of solar at various stages of development.
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NLC India Limited has awarded an order to Vikram Solar for the supply of 289.87 MWp of high-efficiency solar modules for an 810 MW solar power project at the RUVN Solar Park in Pugal, Bikaner, Rajasthan.
The order covers the supply of N-type TOPCon solar photovoltaic (PV) modules to NLC India Renewables Limited (NIRL), a wholly owned subsidiary of NLC India Limited, for the large-scale renewable energy project. The RUVN Solar Park is among the major solar developments in the country.
The solar modules use N-type Tunnel Oxide Passivated Contact (TOPCon) cell technology, designed to deliver higher energy yields and stable performance under high solar irradiation and elevated temperatures.
These features are particularly relevant for western Rajasthan, where intense sunlight and high temperatures create demanding operating conditions for utility-scale solar installations.
The project, spread across the Thar region, is part of Rajasthan’s efforts to harness its substantial solar energy potential and expand large-scale renewable power generation.
The order strengthens Vikram Solar’s position as a supplier of solar modules for large grid-connected projects in India. It also adds to the company’s order book amid growing demand for high-efficiency solar modules manufactured domestically.
Reliability, consistent product quality and timely delivery remain critical for projects of this scale, where module performance directly influences long-term energy generation.
Commenting on the order, Sameer Nagpal, Chief Executive Officer of Vikram Solar, said the contract for nearly 290 MWp of solar modules reflected confidence in the company’s TOPCon technology and its ability to supply utility-scale projects.
He added that the company’s focus remained on strengthening its manufacturing capabilities while ensuring performance certainty and supply reliability for large renewable energy projects.
Headquartered in Kolkata, Vikram Solar is an Indian solar PV module manufacturer with an international presence across 39 countries.
The company said it had been recognised as a Top Performer in PVEL’s PV Module Reliability Scorecard for the ninth time and had featured in BloombergNEF’s Tier 1 solar PV module manufacturer list for 10 consecutive quarters.
The company has also established a nationwide distribution network comprising 119 authorised distributors and more than 750 dealers.

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Vikram Solar has secured a 289.87 MWp N-TOPCon module order for an 810 MW project in Bikaner, Rajasthan.
October 27, 2026. By EI News Network
Vikram Solar has secured an order to supply 289.87 MWp of N-type TOPCon solar modules to NLC India Ltd. for an 810 MW solar power project at the RUVN Solar Park in Pugal, Bikaner, Rajasthan.
The order has been placed by NLC India Ltd. on behalf of NLC India Renewables Ltd. (NIRL), a wholly owned subsidiary of NLC India. The project is part of the solar park development in western Rajasthan.
The modules use N-type Tunnel Oxide Passivated Contact (TOPCon) cell technology, which the company said that is designed to deliver higher energy yields and stable output under high solar irradiance and high-temperature conditions, such as those prevalent in Rajasthan.
The RUVN Solar Park, located in the Thar region, is part of Rajasthan's efforts to expand solar power generation by leveraging the state's solar resources. The project adds to the development of utility-scale solar capacity in the state.
The firm said that  the order would add to its order book amid rising demand for high-efficiency solar modules manufactured domestically. The company also highlighted the importance of product quality, reliable supplies and timely deliveries for large-scale solar installations.
Sameer Nagpal, Chief Executive Officer of Vikram Solar, said that  the order for nearly 290 MWp of modules reflected confidence in the company's TOPCon technology and its ability to supply modules for utility-scale projects. He added that the company was strengthening its manufacturing capabilities to meet the performance and supply requirements of large solar projects.

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The Swiss impact asset manager responsAbility is to provide Navitas Green Solutions, a Surat-based solar module manufacturer, with up to $20 million of growth capital. The capital is meant to carry Navitas into solar cell manufacturing, including a planned cell facility of 2.2 GW in India. The Swiss firm is investing on behalf of its investors, and the money is to come from its Asia Climate Fund. Navitas has been in business since 2013, and it already operates 2.2 GW of module capacity. Cell manufacturing is one part of a larger plan, under which Navitas is to invest approximately $1 billion over five years in Gujarat and Maharashtra. That plan is meant to build an integrated platform that would run from ingots and wafers through cells and modules to battery storage. Vineet Mittal, the founder of Navitas, has said that backward integration into solar cells will strengthen the domestic supply chains of India.
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On Reddit, the original poster explained that their main goal was to avoid paying “a small fortune at cafes every time the power goes out or I want to work away from the office.” 
At a minimum, their battery backup would need an AC output powerful enough to charge the OP’s work laptop, while the more ambitious hope was to keep a refrigerator or freezer going if the grid went down.
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Kolkata-based Vikram Solar, an Indian solar module manufacturer, has secured an order to supply 289.87 MWp of N-TOPCon solar modules to NLC India Limited (NLCIL), on behalf of NLC India Renewables Limited (NIRL).
In a press release, Vikram Solar said the order is for an 810 MW solar power project at the RUVN Solar Park in Pugal, Bikaner, Rajasthan, one of the largest solar parks in the country. Vikram Solar has its own 9 GW cell manufacturing capacity for TOPcon coming up in Tamil Nadu, expected to be commissioned in December this year. Using that capacity will probably be a key part of serviving this order. 
Built on N-type TOPCon cell technology, the modules are designed to deliver higher energy yields and stable output under high-irradiance and high-temperature conditions such as those in western Rajasthan.
Last year, NLC India Renewables Limited (NIRL) entered into a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for the 810 MW solar project being developed at the RVUNL Solar Park. The project is part of the 2,000 MW Pugal Solar Park being developed by Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited (RVUNL).
Bondada Engineering has also secured an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) order from NLC India Renewables for work related to the same solar project. The company had previously secured an EPC order worth ₹945 crore for balance-of-system (BOS) works at the RVUNL Solar Park in Bikaner, Rajasthan. The order also includes three years of operations and maintenance (O&M).
Spread across the Thar region, the RUVN Solar Park is part of Rajasthan’s efforts to harness its substantial solar resources as the state continues to expand its utility-scale solar capacity.
Sameer Nagpal, Chief Executive Officer of Vikram Solar, said, “As India builds clean energy capacity at gigawatt scale, the industry is placing greater value on technology and supply partners it can rely on over the long term. Being entrusted with nearly 290 MWp of modules for this landmark project is a strong endorsement of our N-TOPCon technology and our ability to deliver at utility scale. As we deepen our integrated manufacturing capabilities, our priority is to give customers the performance certainty and supply reliability that projects of this size demand.”
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Leading vertically integrated PV manufacturer LONGi and TÜV Rheinland have jointly published a white paper on PV fire safety, outlining a ‘risk-consequence matrix’ and a fire-risk adjustment model to support scenario-based safety selection and long-term investment assessments for building-integrated PV applications.
TÜV Rheinland conducted seven specialized tests on LONGi’s Hi-MO X10 fire-resistant modules. After removing the bypass diode, the module underwent 30 hot-spot cycles without igniting or emitting smoke, reaching a peak temperature of 150.9°C. The module also completed 400 loaded temperature cycles and dynamic mechanical-load testing. Its external fire performance met Class A requirements of UL 790 and IEC 61730.
Energy storage and inverter manufacturer Deye plans to build a 16 GWh commercial and industrial (C&I) energy storage production facility in Cixi, Zhejiang province.
Deye’s wholly owned subsidiary, Deye Storage Technology, recently won the bid for land-use rights for the 246,600 m² site for RMB 103.587 million. The project is planned in two phases: the first phase will have an annual production capacity of 7 GWh, and the second phase will add 9 GWh.
On the earnings side, Deye recently forecast its 9M 2026 net profit to grow 79.81% to 84.07% year-over-year (see China Solar PV News Snippets).
PV and battery equipment manufacturer LEAD has commissioned a nondestructive testing laboratory and opened inspection and validation services to the new energy, high-end 3C electronics, and advanced manufacturing sectors. The lab spans more than 2,000 m², including a 240 m² testing area in its first phase. It is equipped with multiple types of computed tomography (CT) systems, offering image resolutions up to 1 µm. Its capabilities include defect inspection of power batteries, PV modules, and key components for green-hydrogen electrolyzers.
LEAD said its lithium battery defect database contains more than 3 million samples. Routine X-ray testing can deliver reports within three to four days, while high-resolution CT scans typically require seven days. The company has also begun developing next-generation nondestructive testing technologies for emerging applications, including solid-state batteries and perovskite PV.
The Hebei Provincial Development and Reform Commission has launched a mechanism price auction for incremental wind and solar projects that reach full-capacity grid connection between June 1, 2025, and December 31, 2027. Wind and PV projects will have separate bidding processes.
The auction covers 60.01 TWh of electricity under the mechanism, including 19.101 TWh for solar PV. Bid prices for both technologies must fall between RMB 0.20/kWh and RMB 0.36/kWh. Each project may nominate no more than 80% of its output for coverage under the mechanism, and the minimum bid submission adequacy ratio is 125%. The mechanism price will apply for 10 years for wind projects and 12 years for PV projects.
PV and battery energy storage system (BESS) manufacturer JinkoSolar forecasts a net loss attributable to shareholders of RMB 2.976 billion to RMB 3.576 billion for the first nine months (9M) of 2026, compared with a loss of RMB 3.92 billion in the same period last year. Net loss excluding non-recurring items is expected to range from RMB 3.811 billion to RMB 4.411 billion, compared with RMB 4.543 billion a year earlier.
The company attributed the narrower loss to progress in TOPCon 3.0 production-line upgrades and capacity ramp-up in Q3 2026, continued production cost optimization, and a higher share of high-power products in shipments. Its energy storage business also saw shipment growth and recognized revenue, and began contributing operating profit during this period.
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Ricoh announced plans to establish mass-production capabilities for inkjet-printed perovskite solar cells at its Tohoku facility in Miyagi Prefecture, targeting several hundred MW of annual capacity by 2030 ^[1][1]. The initiative, backed by Japan's GX Supply Chain Development Support Program administered by METI ^[1], marks a decisive pivot from Ricoh's IT services roots into clean-energy manufacturing. With the channel ecosystem on a 36% CAGR trajectory toward $41.8B by 2029 ^[2], Ricoh's ability to translate this hardware milestone into compelling partner economics will determine whether the move reshapes its channel position.
The News: Ricoh announced on October 27, 2026 that it will establish manufacturing capabilities for inkjet-printed perovskite solar cells, moving decisively from R&D into commercialization ^[1]. The company will build a production site at Ricoh Industry Co., Ltd.'s Tohoku Site in Shibata, Miyagi Prefecture ^[1], targeting annual capacity of several hundred MW by 2030 with a stated ambition to scale to GW-level production thereafter ^[1]. The project was selected for Japan's GX Supply Chain Development Support Program, administered by METI ^[1]. This follows a September 2025 selection for support under Japan's Green Innovation Fund administered by NEDO ^[1]. Ricoh reported worldwide sales of 2,608 billion yen (approximately $16.4 billion USD) for the financial year ended March 2026 ^[1].
Analyst Take: Ricoh's Tohoku announcement is more than a manufacturing milestone, it is a strategic repositioning of a $16.4B company ^[1] into a high-growth clean-energy segment. By commercializing its Functional Printing strategy through perovskite solar cells, Ricoh is attempting to convert decades of inkjet and organic photoconductor expertise into a new revenue pillar. The critical question is whether the channel ecosystem, currently on a 36% CAGR base-case trajectory toward $41.8B by 2029 ^[2], will embrace a Ricoh that sells solar cells alongside printers.
Ricoh's core manufacturing advantage rests on two proprietary technology stacks. First, its inkjet printhead technology enables precise deposition of microscopic droplets, allowing the right amount of material to be placed exactly where needed ^[1]. By using this capability to pattern-print all functional layers of perovskite solar cells, Ricoh targets higher material utilization and lower production costs compared to conventional deposition methods ^[1]. Second, organic photoconductor technologies developed for multifunction printers are now being applied to enhance perovskite cell performance ^[1]. Together, these assets give Ricoh a credible manufacturing differentiation story. Perovskite cells' thin, lightweight, and flexible characteristics also open installation contexts, building rooftops and walls with limited load-bearing capacity, where silicon solar cannot compete, expanding the addressable deployment surface.
Manufacturing innovation alone does not create channel traction. Ricoh must structure a partner program that converts solar cell production into scalable indirect revenue. The data here is unambiguous: 61.5% of channel partners rate vendor programs as 'extremely important' because they provide essential resources ^[3], and 50.8% of partners rank attractive commercial terms such as margins and rebates as the single most important form of vendor support ^[3]. Ricoh enters this market with strong brand recognition in IT channels but limited precedent selling energy hardware through those same partners. Designing margin structures, rebate tiers, and go-to-market toolkits that reflect the longer sales cycles and different buyer personas of clean-energy procurement will be a non-trivial execution challenge.
The most natural channel entry point for Ricoh's solar cells is the growing cohort of partners already oriented toward sustainability services. Among partners selling IT circularity services, 62.7% expect that segment to drive business growth in 2026 ^[3], a figure that reached 70.7% in the first half of the same year ^[4]. This durable enthusiasm for sustainability-linked offerings signals an audience predisposed to adding clean-energy products to their portfolios. Ricoh's existing relationships with enterprise and commercial customers, many of whom carry corporate decarbonization mandates, give channel partners a ready-made conversation starter. The strategic logic is coherent: a partner already selling Ricoh managed print services and IT circularity programs can extend the same sustainability narrative to on-site solar generation, deepening wallet share without requiring a cold-start sales motion.
Ricoh's 2030 target of several hundred MW annual capacity ^[1] lands at a moment when the channel market itself is projected to reach $41.8B, up from $21B in 2025 ^[2]. The GX Supply Chain Development Support Program backing ^[1] provides both funding credibility and a signal that the Japanese government views Ricoh's approach as strategically important for domestic industrial competitiveness. The prior NEDO Green Innovation Fund selection in September 2025 ^[1] adds a second layer of institutional validation. What remains unproven is the pace of commercialization: moving from demonstration to stable-quality mass production at competitive cost is the acknowledged challenge across the perovskite industry, and Ricoh's inkjet approach, while differentiated, has not yet been tested at the scale it is targeting.
1. Ricoh to establish manufacturing capabilities to advance mass production of inkjet-printed perovskite solar cells, Ricoh
2. 2H 2025 Hyperscaler Marketplace Market Sizing & Five-Year Forecast, Futurum Research, December 2025
3. 2H 2026 Ecosystems, Channels & Marketplaces Global Enterprise Decision Maker Survey Report, Futurum Research, August 2026
4. 1H 2026 Ecosystems, Channels & Marketplaces Global Enterprise Decision Maker Survey Report, Futurum Research, March 2026

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Approximately 210,000 households in Berlin are now, on a theoretical basis, supplied with solar power each year.
According to a report by the Economic Administration on the solar mandate, as of October 6, the capital had 69,000 photovoltaic systems with a total capacity of approximately 583 megawatts peak (MWp). Compared to the previous year, this represents an increase of approximately 16,000 systems (124 MWp) within a year. 
Senator for Economic Affairs Franziska Giffey (SPD) said: "For Berlin, more solar energy means greater climate protection, greater independence and resilience in energy supply, and, at the same time, opportunities for our economy." The goal is for solar energy to account for about 25 percent of Berlin's electricity generation by 2035 and to reach a total capacity of 4,400 MWp. This will require continuous expansion in the coming years, Giffey said. According to the latest figures from early October, the city is currently at 7.3 percent. "We’re on track." However, she noted, this is not a sure thing. Starting in 2023, property owners are required to install and operate a photovoltaic system when constructing new buildings or undertaking major roof renovations. When the solar mandate took effect, there were approximately 15,000 solar systems across Berlin with a total capacity of 194 MWp.
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Stellantis México has submitted an environmental impact assessment to Mexico’s Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (Semarnat) for two solar plants with a combined capacity of 21.56 MWp at its industrial complex in Saltillo, Coahuila. The project is named PS 360E Stellantis Saltillo Complex.
The installations will supply electricity to the automaker’s industrial facilities. Stellantis, which manufactures vehicles under brands including Ram, Jeep, Fiat, Peugeot, and Citroën, operates Ram truck assembly and engine manufacturing facilities at its industrial complex in the Derramadero area.
According to the submitted documentation, the project will occupy 61.21 hectares within the industrial property, approximately 15 kilometers southwest of Saltillo.
The two plants, PS 360E Stellantis Saltillo Complex I and II, will each have a capacity of 10.78 MWp, with 9 MWac and a net capacity of 8.8 MW. The first will supply the load center at the Saltillo truck plant, while the second will serve the load center associated with the Saltillo Sur engine plant and the Chrysler Camión facilities.
The project will use approximately 33,696 monocrystalline bifacial solar modules rated at 640 W each, mounted on 216 single-axis solar tracking structures. The trackers will be oriented north to south, with a tilt range of up to 60 degrees in either direction.
Annual electricity generation is estimated at 51.68 GWh, comprising 25.60 GWh from the first plant and 26.08 GWh from the second.
Both plants will operate as grid-connected self-consumption facilities without exporting surplus electricity to Mexico’s National Electric System. All generated electricity will be consumed within the automotive complex, with each plant connected independently to its respective load center.
The electrical infrastructure will include four transformer centers and four independent medium-voltage circuits operating at 13.8 kV. The circuits will connect the solar installations to an existing substation through underground sections and approximately 1.1 kilometers of overhead lines.
The proposed schedule includes site preparation and construction, with commissioning planned for month 24 after the project begins. The installations are expected to have a 30-year operating life. Public documentation does not disclose the investment amount.
The project builds on the relationship between Stellantis and Argentine energy company 360Energy, in which the automaker acquired a 49.5% stake in 2024.
The companies are already developing renewable electricity projects for Stellantis industrial facilities. In April 2026, they commissioned an 8 MWp solar plant at the Córdoba Industrial Hub in Argentina, expected to generate 16.7 GWh annually for Stellantis’ automotive factory.
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A coalition of solar and energy storage industry groups is urging Virginia regulators to reject the proposed merger between Dominion Energy and NextEra Energy unless the companies commit to reforms that would make it easier and less expensive for customers to install rooftop solar and battery storage.
The Storage and Clean Energy Coalition, which includes the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), Permit Power, MAREC Action and the Chesapeake Solar & Storage Association, filed testimony with the Virginia State Corporation Commission (SCC) on October 19, arguing that the merger could further limit competition from distributed energy resources.
Dominion and NextEra have maintained that the transaction would not affect competition in Virginia. The coalition disputes that characterization, arguing that Dominion’s control over distribution-grid interconnection gives it significant influence over customers’ ability to install solar and storage.
“Dominion and NextEra maintain policies that make it time-consuming and expensive to connect home solar and batteries to the grid,” said Lindsey Hallock, interconnection policy director at Permit Power.
The coalition is asking regulators to require Dominion to automate interconnection application reviews for residential and small commercial projects. It cited software deployed by the Sacramento Municipal Utility District that reduced rooftop solar application processing times by approximately half.
The groups also want Dominion to allow customer-owned meter socket adapters, which let solar and storage systems connect through the electric meter rather than the home’s main electrical panel. The technology can eliminate the need for costly panel upgrades. According to the coalition, more than 110 utilities across 38 states have approved at least one such device, including two Virginia utilities.
The coalition is also seeking protections for competitive procurement of utility-scale renewables and storage, as well as distribution-connected resources.
The opposition comes amid broader scrutiny of the merger. On October 19, SCC staff recommended rejecting the transaction as proposed, while Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger called for a six-year residential base-rate freeze and expanded bill credits. Spanberger also urged eliminating Virginia’s rooftop solar net-metering cap and prioritizing distributed energy resources more.
In a subsequent update on October 21, NextEra said the proposed merger remained on track to close in the second half of 2027, subject to regulatory approvals. The company has maintained that the combination would improve affordability and accelerate investments in renewable energy and storage.
Virginia regulators are scheduled to hear public testimony in early November, with an evidentiary hearing beginning November 17. The coalition’s full testimony is available in SCC Case No. PUR-2026-00112.
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A report from the Clean Energy Council indicates that Australia recorded more renewable generation capacity reaching financial close and more large-scale battery storage coming online in the first half of 2026 than in all of 2025, according to pv magazine Australia. The council’s bi-annual investment report on large-scale renewable generation and storage for January to June 2026 states that five generation projects totaling 1.4 GW of new capacity, valued at more than AUD 2.8 billion, were commissioned and began operating during the period.
The council reported that the rolling 12-month quarterly average for newly commissioned capacity has reached 912 MW, an increase of 56% compared with the same period a year earlier and the highest rolling average since the first quarter of 2022. Another eight generation projects totaling roughly 1.9 GW entered construction in the first half of 2026.
Alongside the generation projects, nine battery energy storage projects worth $4.3 billion and representing 2.3 GW/7.1 GWh of storage capacity were switched on in the first six months of the year, exceeding the 2 GW/5.1 GWh added during 2025.
New generation capacity reaching financial close in the first half of 2026 also surpassed the whole of 2025, with 12 projects totaling 2.6 GW securing finance compared with 2.3 GW across all of last year. Utility-scale solar drove the commitments, with 11 of the 12 projects being solar or solar hybrids and one onshore wind project also reaching financial close. A further 13 large-scale battery storage projects totaling 1.6 GW/6.5 GWh reached financial close in the period, including a record 6.3 GWh in the June quarter.
Chief Executive Officer Jackie Trad said the results demonstrate the resilience and growth of the clean energy industry despite difficult headwinds. She said Australian sun and wind cannot be cut off by conflict overseas, and that each new solar, wind and battery investment helps make the country more energy independent and economically resilient, shielding Australians from global fossil fuel price shocks and supply disruptions.
The council said 141 renewable energy generation and battery storage projects worth around $32.5 billion are now funded or under construction across Australia. This includes 76 generation projects totaling 11.7 GW and 79 storage projects, either standalone or hybrid, equivalent to 12.6 GW/35 GWh.
Solar accounts for 53% of generation capacity at financial close or under construction, with Queensland, New South Wales and Western Australia each holding approximately 27% of solar capacity at that stage. Queensland holds the largest share of pipeline investment at $9.6 billion and 4.5 GW in projects at financial close or under construction, while New South Wales has the largest battery storage pipeline at 4.3 GW/11.2 GWh.
Trad said Queensland is leading the nation in clean energy investment, showing what can be achieved when world-class renewable resources are matched with investor confidence. She added that the story extends beyond any single state or territory, with investors across Australia backing technologies they expect to power the economic future and strengthen energy security.
Trad also warned that clean energy investment is not immune to tougher conditions and said confidence appears to be softening, particularly for onshore wind, with investors citing approvals and transmission as their biggest obstacles. She said maintaining momentum on the $32.5 billion of generation and storage projects now under construction or at financial close will require predictable approvals, timely transmission and long-term revenue certainty to help more projects, including onshore wind, move into operation.
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The projects are in Suffolk, Buckinghamshire, Leicestershire and Staffordshire and will expand Elgin’s portfolio of solar and energy storage assets.
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UK renewable energy company Elgin has announced plans to invest nearly £400 million across five renewable energy projects with a combined capacity of 230MW, with final investment decisions (FIDs) expected by the end of the first quarter of 2027.
Four of the projects are expected to reach FID by the end of 2026, bringing them closer to construction and eventual connection to the UK electricity grid.
The planned investment represents approximately 0.5% of the UK government’s target of 45GW to 47GW of installed solar capacity by 2030, as set out in its Clean Power Action Plan.
The announcement comes ahead of the UK Budget, amid efforts to attract private investment into energy infrastructure and strengthen domestic energy security.
Dermot Kelleher, CEO of Elgin, said, “The UK remains one of Elgin’s most important markets and this investment reflects our confidence in its long-term future. These five projects represent a major commitment and will help turn the country’s renewable energy ambitions into reality.
Related:Scottish council approves 40MW Kirknewton solar-plus-storage project
“Ahead of the Budget, the priority for our industry is a stable operating environment that gives investors’ confidence to commit capital for the long term. Renewable energy is considerably cheaper than the alternatives and with improvements to grid access and planning processes, can be delivered more quickly – supporting economic growth, strengthening energy security and delivering more homegrown power. Investment on this scale will also support skilled work during construction and create longer-term opportunities in the operation and maintenance of renewable energy infrastructure.”
Elgin clarified that the nearly £400 million figure represents total investment commitments across the development, construction and 40-year operational life of the five projects. Capital expenditure across the combined 230MW capacity is estimated at approximately £175 million.
The investment builds on Elgin’s UK development pipeline of more than 10GW of solar and battery energy storage projects.
The independent power producer (IPP) was founded in 2009 and has a development pipeline exceeding 10GW. Elgin has delivered more than 1GW of ready-to-build projects, with over 300MW under construction across the UK and Ireland. The company is backed by Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP), which acquired a majority stake in the company in 2024.
Recently, the IPP acquired the 40MWp Kilderry Solar project in Ireland from BayWa r.e. The project, which received planning consent in October 2024, was awaiting construction. Additionally, Elgin also acquired a 200MW solar PV project in Ireland, with plans to invest approximately €200 million (£171.5 million) in its development and construction.
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The photovoltaic sector claims self-consumption as a lever for industry and homes, with savings of 2.7 billion.  Demócrata
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To further harness solar energy, the Energy Market Authority (EMA) is stepping up efforts to develop and deploy innovative solar energy technologies in partnership with private and public sectors.

Signed on the sidelines of the Singapore International Energy Week (SIEW), the MOU covers several areas of cooperation, including research, development and exchange of knowledge on solar photovoltaic (PV) technologies and grid-integration solutions; assessment and testing of standards, safety, reliability and performance of solar technologies; and identification and exploration of suitable demonstration or pilot projects, with the opportunity for technology validation, knowledge and technology exchange, scale-up and commercialization.
In addition, EMA will collaborate with CSEM and the Singapore Land Authority (SLA) to pilot the use of solar PV roof tiles on heritage State buildings.
Designed to resemble traditional clay roof tiles, the solar PV tiles enable a larger roof area to generate clean electricity while retaining the overall appearance of the roofscape.
The use of traditional clay tile roofs forms an integral part of the character of heritage precincts. As such, conventional solar panels have only been installed at localized areas on the roofs of heritage buildings, so as to safeguard the overall appearance and historical character of these buildings.

This pilot presents an opportunity to test and seek out innovative technological solutions for potential application to this typology of buildings.

“By pushing the boundaries of where solar can be deployed, we can create new opportunities to support Singapore’s energy transition,” said  Puah Kok Keong, Chief Executive, EMA.

“Together, we aim to secure the energy transition by accelerating solar deployment and grid integration in Singapore while creating opportunities for Swiss photovoltaic and grid-management solutions,” he added.

“This collaboration will explore how innovative solar technologies can be sensitively integrated into heritage State properties, enabling them to generate clean energy while retaining their distinctive character,
“By bringing sustainability and conservation together, we can support the adaptive reuse of Singapore’s heritage State properties and keep them relevant for future generations,” he added. 
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China Development Bank Financial Leasing Co Ltd has announced plans to acquire photovoltaic power stations for RMB 1.498 billion, according to a Reuters report. The announcement confirms the proposed acquisition value but does not specify the locations, number or installed capacity of the solar power stations. Details about the seller, transaction structure and expected completion timeline were also not provided in the report.
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China Development Bank Financial Leasing Co Ltd has announced plans to acquire photovoltaic power stations for RMB 1.498 billion, according to a company announcement reported by Reuters. 
The transaction involves photovoltaic power stations, which generate electricity using solar panels. However, the available announcement does not disclose the locations of the facilities, their installed capacity or the number of power stations involved in the acquisition. 
China Development Bank Financial Leasing, listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange under the stock code 1606, provides financial leasing services across several sectors, including aviation, shipping, equipment and green energy. Its green energy business includes financing and leasing arrangements involving photovoltaic and wind power infrastructure. 
The company has been expanding its presence in renewable energy leasing. Its 2025 environmental, social and governance report stated that its energy leasing segment had total assets of RMB 95.447 billion at the end of 2025, while its green energy power stations had a combined installed capacity of 20.3 GW. 
The latest announcement does not provide further details about the acquisition’s completion date or the arrangements for operating the photovoltaic power stations after the transaction. 
The proposed acquisition adds to China Development Bank Financial Leasing’s activity in the photovoltaic power sector, which forms part of its broader green energy leasing business. The transaction value is disclosed at RMB 1.498 billion, but details about the assets and their operating arrangements remain unavailable in the reported announcement. Information about the power stations’ locations, capacity and ownership structure will be important for understanding the scope of the acquisition and its contribution to the company’s renewable energy portfolio. 
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Leonardo said it plans to complete 43 MW of solar installations across 20 sites by the end of 2026, covering around 10% of its energy consumption in Italy through self-consumption, equivalent to 55 GWh.
The plans are being implemented by Leonardo Global Solutions in collaboration with energy sector operators that the company did not identify.
So far, 64% of the total capacity is operational. Although Italy accounts for the largest share of the installations, the program also includes sites in Poland, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
One of the largest installations is at the group’s site in Nola, near Naples, where a 9.8 MW solar plant covers around 24% of the facility’s energy needs. The project comprises more than 24,000 solar panels installed across a gross area of 80,000 square meters.
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Thailand’s cabinet on Tuesday approved a 50-billion-baht (US$1.48-billion) rooftop solar programme, a finance ​ministry ⁠official said, part of the government’s energy transition policy.
The government will help one million households install rooftop solar panels within ⁠a year to shield Thai people from soaring energy prices driven by the Middle East war, Energy Minister ​Akanat Promphan said last month.
The government would provide direct financial support of 50,000 baht per household. The Metropolitan Electricity Authority (MEA) and the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA), both under the Ministry of Interior, would serve as one-stop-service centres assisting with the registration process.
The initiative seeks to encourage people to transition to solar energy, reduce energy costs and enable individual households to become electricity producers. They could sell any surplus power back to the national grid, generating additional income.
The cabinet approved ⁠the investment of more than 20 billion baht in smart grid development, ⁠allowing the public ​to sell surplus solar power to the government, Lavaron ​Sangsnit, ⁠the Finance Ministry’s permanent secretary said.
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Kolkata, India, 27th October 2026: Vikram Solar, a leading Indian solar PV module manufacturer, has bagged an order to supply 289.87 MWp of N-TOPCon modules to NLC India Limited (NLCIL), on behalf of NLC India Renewables Limited (NIRL) for an 810 MW solar power project at the RUVN Solar Park in Pugal, Bikaner, Rajasthan, one of the largest solar parks in the country. NLC India Renewables Limited (NIRL) is a wholly owned subsidiary of NLC India Limited.
Built on N-type TOPCon cell technology, the modules are designed to deliver higher energy yield and stable output in high-irradiance, high-temperature conditions such as those of western Rajasthan.
Spread across the Thar region, the RUVN Solar Park is central to Rajasthan’s effort to harness its vast solar resource, as the state continues to lead India’s utility-scale solar build-out. A role in a project of this magnitude reinforces Vikram Solar’s standing as a trusted domestic supplier for grid-scale installations, where consistent quality, bankability and timely delivery are critical. The order further adds to the company’s order book as demand for high-efficiency, domestically manufactured modules continues to rise under India’s drive for self-reliance in solar manufacturing.
 
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Leonardo has outlined plans to finish 43 MW of solar installations spread across 20 sites by the end of 2026, according to pv magazine. The program is intended to cover roughly 10% of the group’s energy consumption in Italy through self-consumption, amounting to about 55 GWh.
The effort is being carried out by Leonardo Global Solutions alongside energy sector operators that the company did not name. As of the reporting date, 64% of the planned capacity is already in operation. Italy holds the largest share of the installations, while the program also covers sites in Poland, the United Kingdom and the United States.
Among the biggest single projects is a 9.8 MW solar plant at the group’s site in Nola, near Naples, which meets about 24% of that facility’s energy needs. The plant uses more than 24,000 panels across a gross area of 80,000 square meters.
The details point to a phased rollout, with the majority of capacity still to be brought online before the end of 2026 and the geographic spread extending beyond the group’s home market. The company has not disclosed the identity of its partner operators or the expected timing of the remaining installations.
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Two different citizen-led proposals have been submitted. One was at the forefront of discussions on Monday.

(Lawrenceburg, Ind.) – Another meeting was held in Dearborn County on Monday evening regarding zoning changes to regulate solar projects.
The Dearborn County Plan Commission held a work session for over four hours to discuss an alternative draft ordinance that was submitted on October 14 by Laureen White on behalf of concerned citizens within the county. 
There was no public comment during the work session. 
The citizens’ proposal includes project-size and separation limits, which differs from the county's draft ordinance which currently sets a maximum of 1,200 acres. 
The citizens' proposal also seeks a property protection program for homeowners who could potentially see their property values decrease due to nearby solar farms. The county's current draft ordinance calls for solar equipment to be at least 200 feet from neighboring homes. 
Nicole Dailey on the citizens' proposal: 
“There’s a lot of inconsistencies. There’s not a clear permitting process. It’s not a clear conditional use process. I can go through it item by item, but as written I wouldn’t recommend it. If there’s things that you wish to pull out of it; we could talk about that.”
A second alternative ordinance proposal was submitted on Monday by a group identified as Concerned Dearborn County Citizens. This proposal emphasizes protections for neighboring property owners and the county’s rural character. Noise protection is a central concern of this proposal, which is not linked to the proposal submitted on October 14.
The Plan Commission did not vote on Monday. The next scheduled meeting is November 12, when a vote could happen.
The vote would not be for an approval or denial. It would be for a recommendation to county commissioners
“We are not voting on a project. It is the ordinance and not a project,” said Dailey.
RELATED: Dearborn Co. Commissioners Approve One Year Moratorium on Solar Farms
The Dearborn County Board of Commissioners voted in favor of a 12-month moratorium on the processing of applications for commercial solar farms and battery storage facilities in February. 
The moratorium came after a representative from Linea Energy proposed a solar and battery storage development on 1,000 acres in the Manchester area. 
You can see Monday's work session in its entirety at Plan Commision 10/26/26
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This will allow agencies to pursue flexible and innovative solar deployment.
The Energy Market Authority (EMA) launched a government-wide Solar Demand Aggregation (DA) Framework to boost deployment of solar energy technologies across government premises on 27 October.
Under the framework, a panel of solar photovoltaic (PV) installers will assess the solar potential of various government premises and develop tailored deployment proposals.
This is expected to create more opportunities for the solar industry and provide government agencies greater flexibility to pursue solar deployment, the EMA said.
EMA said that the framework will also help open opportunities for innovative solar solutions that make better use of Singapore’s limited space, such as solar carports and building-integrated PV.
This initiative supports Singapore’s target of achieving 4 gigawatt-peak (GWp) solar deployment by 2035, the EMA said. 
It complements existing solar projects in the country, including the Housing & Development Board’s SolarNova programme and JTC’s SolarRoof and SolarLand initiatives. 
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The industry-academia initiative includes developing a 200 kW rooftop solar installation
October 27, 2026
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As India’s solar power sector expands rapidly and creates new opportunities for renewable energy industry stakeholders, it also faces a widening talent gap that extends beyond technical skills. According to the recently released Mercom India’s ‘Bridging India’s Solar Talent Gap – Aligning Academia with Industry Needs’ report, employers identified gaps across practical exposure, project execution, manufacturing processes, system design, regulatory understanding, commercial knowledge, troubleshooting, and site readiness.
Amid the skill shortage, India needs structured industry-academia collaborations focused on industry-relevant training to help professionals optimize their talent. To that end, Ahmedabad-based Monark University recently signed an agreement with energy storage technology company Ionextraa Power for a rooftop solar project and research and development (R&D) initiative.
The initiative will focus on renewable energy research, industry-academia collaboration, skill development, innovation, real-time data monitoring, and real-world training to students. The university will work with Ionextraa to establish a Center of Excellence of Solar and Renewable Energy and a research and demonstration facility.
The collaboration includes developing a 200 kW rooftop solar installation which is expected to meet a significant share of the university’s electricity requirements. The project will use TOPCon solar modules together with Sungrow inverters.
The university said Sungrow inverters were selected for their reliability and their proven record in commercial and utility-scale installations. They also provide detailed monitoring and data access, a key consideration for the research initiative.
The university said the collaboration was based on a shared need to understand how solar projects operate in actual conditions and to use that understanding to manage them better.
“The rooftop solar project will not only contribute to meeting the university’s energy requirements but also serve as a live research platform for studying solar project performance, energy generation patterns, and grid interaction under actual operating conditions. By analyzing operational data and developing AI-based models for predictive maintenance and energy forecasting, our faculty and students will gain valuable exposure to industry-relevant research,” said Jeel Goswami, Director, Development, Monark University.
The stakeholders have proposed spending ₹7 million (~$73,736) for the program, which will fund the rooftop solar system, a data lab for data collection and analysis, and future expansion through battery energy storage system (BESS) integration.
The collaboration will focus on developing predictive maintenance models to anticipate faults and performance degradation before they cause downtime; energy forecasting to help plan generation and manage campus loads; grid integration; BESS integration; and data collection.
Ionextraa Power will provide the infrastructure needed for the study, supported by its technical expertise in solar project operation and monitoring. This division of roles lets the university focus on research, learning, and model development, while Ionextraa supplies industry-grade systems and domain knowledge that make the research practical.
“Through our collaboration with Monark University, we aim to study the real-world performance of a rooftop solar installation and explore how AI and data analytics can improve solar project monitoring and maintenance. By combining our industry experience with the university’s research expertise, we aim to translate research outcomes into practical solutions that can reduce avoidable downtime, improve operational decision-making, and contribute to the wider adoption of intelligent and sustainable energy systems,” said Arjun Chaudhari, Director, Ionextraa Power.
The university said the collaboration is designed to address operational challenges such as reactive maintenance, a lack of reliable operational data, forecasting, and grid integration that solar developers, engineering, procurement and construction companies, and operations and maintenance providers face today.
The rooftop solar system at Monark University will serve as a live testbed for these problems. It will generate continuous data to train AI-based predictive maintenance models, and custom data-collection hardware will help close monitoring gaps.
Industry experts have pointed out that greater investment in industry-academia collaboration, skilled talent, pilot projects, and testing facilities can boost India’s clean energy competitiveness by aligning manufacturing growth with stronger R&D.
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