Baburajan Kizhakedath
Baburajan Kizhakedath is the editor of GreentechLead.com. He has three decades of experience in tech media.
Solar
Why Solar Farm Maintenance Is Critical for LongTerm Performance
Solar farms represent long-term investments, typically designed to generate clean energy for 25 to 30 years. Yet too often, the focus falls almost entirely on construction: securing the land, sourcing the panels, and connecting to the grid. Once the ribbon is cut and the kilowatt-hours start flowing, maintenance becomes an afterthought — and that is a costly mistake.
The reality is straightforward: a solar farm without a rigorous Operation & Maintenance (O&M) program will underperform, age faster, and ultimately fail to deliver the returns that investors and operators expect. The question is not whether to invest in maintenance — it is how to do it well.
The Hidden Cost of Neglect: How Performance Degrades Over Time
Solar panels degrade naturally at an average annual rate of around 0.5%. That figure may sound modest, but over ...
Wind
Vestas to Invest Over €250 mn in Scotland Nacelle and Hub Factory to Boost Offshore Wind Capacity
Vestas has announced plans to establish a major nacelle and hub manufacturing facility in United Kingdom, specifically in Scotland, as part of its strategy...
Sustainability
Novartis Sustainability Update 2025: 75% Emissions Cut, Carbon Neutral Operations, 301 mn Patients Reached
Novartis has released its 2025 Sustainability Update, confirming the achievement of its environmental and social governance milestones.
Novartis reached carbon neutrality across its own operations,...
Sustainability
Sun Life Sustainability Report 2025: $95 bn ESG AUM, 42% Emissions Cut, $41.bn Client Benefits Delivered
Sun Life has released its 2025 Sustainability Report, highlighting strong financial performance alongside significant progress in sustainable investing and climate resilience.
The company reported $95...
Sustainability
Vattenfall Sustainability Report 2025: 56% Emissions Cut, 99.6 TWh Fossil-Free Power, SEK 165 bn Investment Plan
Vattenfall has released its Sustainability Report 2025, showcasing accelerated progress toward its goal of enabling fossil-free living within one generation.
The company reported an underlying...
Sustainability
AIA Sustainability Report 2025: $38.4 bn ESG Investments, 35% Emissions Cut, 420 mn Lives Reached
AIA Group has unveiled its 2025 Sustainability Report, highlighting strong progress across environmental, social, and governance priorities in the Asia-Pacific region. The insurer confirmed...
Electric Vehicle
Xiaomi EV business surpasses RMB100 bn, scales rapidly with strong demand and expansion in 2025
Xiaomi Corporation has strengthened its position in the electric vehicle market, with its smart EV business emerging as a major growth engine in 2025....
Energy News
Renewable energy news: EsVolta, Sunraycer, EDP Renewables
Today’s renewable energy news includes announcements from EsVolta, Sunraycer, EDP Renewables, and others.
EsVolta Secures USD 139.6 Million Financing for Texas Battery Storage Project
EsVolta has secured USD 139.6...
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