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 […]
Gautam Solar, a leading solar panel manufacturer and provider of sustainable energy solutions, has successfully supplied 10BB Mono Half-Cut Solar panels for a solar power plant at Raja Bhoj International Airport (Bhopal Airport) in the […]
As India moves towards installing more than 200 GW of new solar power capacity by 2030, there is a collective aim to ensure that a large part of this is made from locally sourced components. […]
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy announced on March 10, 2023 that the Approved Models and Manufacturers of Solar Photovoltaic Modules (Requirements for Compulsory Registration) Order, 2019 and subsequent amendments and clarifications are in […]
By Vaibhav Singh, Director, Energy, PwC SolarPower Europe’s Global Market Outlook 2022 estimated a global installed solar capacity of 940 GW, on the back of the record capacity addition of 168 GW last year. Solar […]
To promote domestic manufacturing and reduce the dependence on solar imports from various countries, especially China, the Indian government has been proactive in taking a number of policy initiatives. These include the production-linked incentive (PLI) […]
COPYRIGHT © 2017-2025 | RENEWABLE WATCH