PainReform’s DeepSolar launches Smart TDD, a next-generation solar due diligence service targeting the $60B+ global solar asset M&A market

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Author: Ehud Geller (Chairman of PainReform) | Date: January 5, 2026

DeepSolar introduced Smart TDD, a data-rich technical due diligence service that audits 100% of components, blends AI analytics with physics-based modeling, and delivers prioritized, financially oriented findings with rapid turnaround. Built for commissioning, warranty expiry, underperformance, and asset acquisitions, it aims to cut deal friction and surface hidden risks as aging solar fleets enter mid-life. With M&A activity surging, the platform positions itself to raise diligence quality and speed for IPPs, funds, lenders, and insurers.

Cold-water trout to grow now in a warm Telangana

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Author: BL Hyderabad Bureau | Date: January 5, 2026

SmartGreen Aquaculture opened India’s first inland trout facility in Telangana, using a closed-loop Recirculating Aquaculture System to produce up to 1,200 tonnes per year in a biosecure, controlled environment. The $6 million site integrates hatchery, grow-out, processing, cold chain, and direct-to-consumer sales, demonstrating cold-water aquaculture viability in warm regions. By localizing premium trout production, the model reduces import reliance while emphasizing traceability and sustainability.

OSS Sustain Guard Documentation

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Author: Not specified | Date: Not provided

OSS Sustain Guard is an open-source, multi-language analyzer that scores the sustainability of software dependencies across 24 core metrics aligned with CHAOSS models. With CI/CD integrations, trend tracking, and support for major ecosystems, it helps teams gauge maintainer health, community engagement, and security posture. The tool promotes constructive, transparent evaluation and highlights funding options for community-driven projects.

Indonesia plants 21 million mangroves under coastal resilience program

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Author: Not specified | Date: January 5, 2026

Indonesia’s Forestry Ministry has planted about 21 million mangrove saplings across 15,574 hectares in four provinces under the M4CR initiative, combining restoration with community empowerment. The program includes field schools, maintenance of planted areas, and matching grants, with 2025 activity expanding to new hectares and millions more saplings. The effort underscores nature-based climate action to bolster coastal resilience and local livelihoods.

Waaree Energy Storage raises ₹1,003 crore to set up 20 GWh lithium-ion battery manufacturing plant

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Author: Manas Pimpalkhare | Date: January 5, 2026

Waaree Energy Storage secured ₹1,003 crore toward a planned ₹10,000-crore capex for a 20 GWh cell and battery pack facility serving grid-scale storage and EVs. With India’s energy storage demand set to surge and BESS tenders rising sharply, the project targets domestic supply-chain strength, jobs, and technology development. It advances Waaree Group’s integration across solar, storage, and clean-energy solutions.

Digital asset funds draw in $47.2B over 2025, as altcoins surge past Bitcoin

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Author: Vismaya V | Date: January 5, 2026

CoinShares reports $47.2 billion in 2025 inflows to digital asset funds, with investor appetite shifting toward Ethereum, XRP, and Solana even as Bitcoin’s share declined. Early 2026 opened with additional net inflows, while analysts emphasize the importance of sustained, geographically diversified capital flows. The evolving mix signals changing risk preferences and could influence how capital supports broader technology and infrastructure themes.