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) […]
India’s impressive solar power growth has so far hinged on imports of solar cells and modules. However, as the country moves closer to achieving its renewable energy ambitions, there is a major government focus on […]
Amp Energy India announced a joint venture with Websol Energy Systems Limited to manufacture and produce up to 1.2 GW of monocrystalline PERC solar cells and modules. The companies have signed a term sheet to […]
Central Electronics Ltd has requested bids for the supply of 3 million multi-crystalline solar cells wherein 1.5 million cells should be rated with a minimum peak output of 4.68 watts and another 1.5 million rated […]
The Indian solar industry depends on imported solar cells and modules for meeting the large demand for solar capacity deployments. Despite many initiatives over the past few years, the local manufacturing capabilities have been limited […]
Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has issued a tender for supplying 10.27 million monocrystalline passivated emitter and rear contact solar cells. These solar cells must have wattage output of 5.38 W. The tender guidelines outline […]
JinkoSolar has kicked off the construction of its latest n-type solar cell and module production plant in Jianshan, Haining city. On Tuesday the firm held a traditional ground-breaking ceremony at the factory location, in Jianshan […]
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