The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued clarifications regarding the inclusion of solar cells in the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM). MNRE clarified that solar cells with potential induced degradation […]
By Sakshi Bansal India’s goal of reaching 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030 relies largely on solar power, which is expected to contribute more than half of this capacity. As of March 31, […]
At the sidelines of the Intersolar India 2025 event organised in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, the Renewable Watch team interviewed Vinay Thadani, Chief Executive Officer and Director, Grew Solar. Founded in 2022, Grew Solar has a current […]
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued updated domestic content requirement (DCR) norms for solar cells. It has specified that only those based on crystalline-silicon technology and manufactured in India using an […]
Jupiter International has announced plans to invest Rs 65 billion over the next three years to expand its solar manufacturing capabilities. The investment will expand the company’s production capacities to 3 GW for wafers, 9.4 […]
Founded in 1990 and headquartered in Mumbai, Waaree Energies Limited has become the leading manufacturer of solar photovoltaic (PV) modules in India, with an aggregate installed capacity of over 13 GW across four facilities in […]
India’s solar photovoltaic manufacturing landscape has undergone a significant transformation over the past few years, with a rapid scale-up in module production capacity and the beginning of vertical integration in upstream supply chains. Many new […]
By Prashant Mathur, Chief Executive Officer, Saatvik Solar India has emerged as a global leader in the solar photovoltaic (PV) market, driven by its ambitious goal of achieving 280 GW of solar capacity by 2030. […]
Tata Power Solar Systems Limited (TPSSL) has begun commercial production of 2 GW solar cell line in Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu. TPSSL is a subsidiary of Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL). A further 2 GW […]
By Sonia Dunlop, CEO of the Global Solar Council Bringing the solar industry together at the global level is essential to deliver our climate targets. The rationale for the energy transition is clear. It […]
By Gautam Mohanka, Chief Executive Officer, Gautam Solar In recent years, India has made a significant shift in the energy sector, propelled by numerous additions to conventional energy sources. The need to transition away from […]
India’s solar manufacturing capabilities are significantly less when compared to China. Moreover, much of the manufacturing is concentrated on the solar module side, which is the final product, and very less capacity exists on the […]
Rajasthan Electronics and Instruments Limited has issued a request for proposals for the provision of 200,000 mono PERC solar cells with power output of 5.50Wp. The project is estimated to cost Rs 9.5 million. Bidders […]
The debate surrounding the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) refuses to die down. Still a cause for much uncertainty in the solar segment, the ALMM includes those models and manufacturers that are eligible […]
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has granted approval to a request from ReNew Sun Waves (RSWPL) for compensation, both pre and post the commercial operation date, aimed at mitigating the financial repercussions of safeguard […]
By Tanmoy Duari, Chief Executive Officer, Axitec Energy India Private Limited In the global context, India grapples with being a major energy importer, relying on various countries for about 85 per cent of its total […]
A Canada-based solar module producer, Heliene is planning to produce 1 GW of solar modules and 1.5 GW of solar cells at a new facility in Minnesota, the US. The new factory, which is anticipated […]
Solar photovoltaics (PV) utilise solar cells to convert light (photons) into electricity (voltage). Bell Labs showcased the first practical silicon solar cell in April 1954, using these cells to power a small toy Ferris wheel […]
By Vibhuti Garg, Director South Asia, IEEFA and Prabhakar Sharma, Consultant, JMK Research and Analytics Since the early 2010s, China has been the world’s foremost photovoltaic (PV) equipment supplier. But, the dragon may no longer […]
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