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Module Glut, Cell Shortages Drag Down Solar Manufacturing Plant Utilization

The supply mismatch between India’s solar module and cell capacity has had an unlikely fallout: low utilization of module manufacturing lines. With average capacity utilization at about 35% to 40%, manufacturers are struggli...

September 16, 2026

Mercom Research Focus

Deadline Relief Protects Subsidies for Legacy Rooftop Solar Projects

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy’s (MNRE) decision to extend the deadline for central financial assistance (CFA) claims for legacy rooftop solar projects could help consumers, vendors, and distribution companies (DIS...

September 15, 2026

Solar

SECI Awards BoS Contract for 700 MW Solar Project

Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has announced the winner of its balance of system (BoS) package auction for a 700 MW solar project at Raghanesda in the Banaskantha district of Gujarat. LC Infra Projects has won the entire...

September 15, 2026

Energy Storage

Data Center Demand to Accelerate Hybrid Renewables in Andhra Pradesh: NREDCAP

Andhra Pradesh is preparing for rising power demand from data centers and other energy-intensive industries, with plans to ensure reliable clean power through hybrid, firm and dispatchable renewable energy (FDRE), and round-the-cl...

September 15, 2026

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MENA Weekly Round-Up: ZAKH Renewable Launches Solar Module Plant for BIPV

ZAKH Renewable Energy and Engineering Manufacturing launched a full-cycle manufacturing facility dedicated to producing solar modules and building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV). The facility is located in the Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone in the...

September 16, 2026

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Planted Raises $31.8 Million to Scale Autonomous Power Deployment

Planted, a company that develops automated systems for solar project deployment, raised $31.8 million to expand its robotic fleet and scale solar project deployment. Piva Capital and RA Capital Management Planetary Health co-led the round, with...

September 16, 2026

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First Solar to Withdraw TOPCon Patent Complaint Before USITC

U.S.-based solar module manufacturer First Solar has planned to withdraw its Section 337 patent complaint before the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) and continue pursuing lawsuits related to tunnel oxide passivated contact (TOPCon)...

September 16, 2026

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SEG Solar Begins HJT Module Production at Second US Manufacturing Facility

Houston-based vertically integrated solar manufacturer SEG Solar has started commercial-scale production of heterojunction (HJT) solar modules at its second U.S. manufacturing facility, Tomball #1, in the Greater Houston area, Texas. The company...

September 16, 2026

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Vikram Solar Signs 1 GW Solar Cell Supply Deal with Avaada Electro

Kolkata-based solar module manufacturer Vikram Solar has signed an agreement with Avaada Electro to procure 1 GW of domestically manufactured solar cells. Avaada Electro will supply Vikram Solar with half-cut N-type G12R tunnel oxide passivated...

September 16, 2026

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Agastya Energy Approves ₹5.66 Billion Preferential Share Issue

Agastya Energy and Infrastructure’s (Agastya Energy) board of directors has approved a preferential issue of equity shares and convertible warrants totaling approximately ₹5.66 billion (~$59.32 million). The New Delhi-based company, part of the...

September 16, 2026

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Chidambaranar Port Authority Tenders 3 MW Green Hydrogen Electrolyzer Project

V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority (VOCPA) has invited bids to develop a 3 MW green hydrogen electrolyzer plant and hydrogen refueling station at its premises in Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu. The project will comprise a 3 MW alkaline electrolyzer configured...

September 16, 2026

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Government Issues Guidelines for GOBARdhan Program to Boost Biogas Sector

The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG) has issued operational guidelines for the GOBARdhan program to accelerate the development of the compressed biogas (CBG) sector. The government has approved the program with a total outlay of ₹237.31...

September 16, 2026

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Cochin Shipyard Invites Bids for Battery Storage Project

Cochin Shipyard (CSL) has invited bids to set up a battery energy storage system (BESS) at its premises in Kochi, Kerala. The last date to submit bids is October 13, 2026. Bids will be opened the following day. The project comprises design, supply,...

September 16, 2026

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Maharashtra Invites Bids for Off-Grid Solar Water Pumps Under KUSUM

The Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company (MSEDCL) has invited bids from vendors to design, manufacture, supply, install, and commission off-grid solar water pumping systems under Component B of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Suraksha evam...

September 16, 2026

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