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Manufacturers Expect Solar Cell Crunch to Not Last Beyond a Year

The renewable energy industry believes there will be a shortage of solar cells over the next 12 months due to the ALMM List-II mandate, but strong domestic demand,...

July 8, 2026

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Solar Module Capacity Under ALMM Crosses 200 GW

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has expanded the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) by adding 10,567 MW of solar module capacity. The...

July 7, 2026

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Melvin Mathew

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SWELECT Subsidiary to Acquire 49% Stake in Gridnex Solar

Solar module manufacturer, SWELECT Energy Systems, announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, SWELECT SolarKraft, has signed an agreement to acquire a 49% equity stake...

June 26, 2026

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Melvin Mathew

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Emerging Cell Technologies Key to India’s Next Solar Leap

The global solar industry is undergoing rapid technological transformation. Emerging cell technologies such as perovskites, heterojunction, back-contact architectures,...

June 26, 2026

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Melvin Mathew

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GB Solar Commissions 2 GW Module Manufacturing Facility in Gujarat

Gujarat-based GB Solar Technologies has commissioned a 2 GW solar module manufacturing facility in Karjan, Vadodara. GB Solar said the facility was commissioned on June...

June 25, 2026

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Melvin Mathew

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RENA Secures 6 GW Solar Cell Manufacturing Equipment Order from Emmvee

Germany-based solar cell manufacturing equipment supplier RENA Technologies has signed a contract with Emmvee Energy to supply solar cell production equipment with a...

June 24, 2026

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Melvin Mathew

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India’s Solar Manufacturing Push Shifts Focus to BoS and BoM Components

As India expands its solar manufacturing and deployment capabilities, attention is increasingly shifting toward establishing a fully self-reliant domestic supply chain...

June 24, 2026

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Melvin Mathew

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BEE Extends Solar Module Star Ratings Until December 31, 2026

The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) has extended the validity of the existing star rating table for solar PV modules under its Standards and Labeling (S&L) program...

June 19, 2026

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Meghana Prasad

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ALMM-II Mandate May Strain Cell Supply for Standalone Module Manufacturers

India’s solar manufacturing sector is bracing for short-term pressure in the cell supply chain, with the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy’s (MNRE) mandating that...

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MNRE Waives Factory Inspection for Higher-Wattage ALMM Solar Modules

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has waived the requirement for physical factory inspections for certain higher-wattage solar modules under the Approved...

June 9, 2026

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Arjun Joshi

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SEG Solar to Set Up 4.6 GW Solar Module Manufacturing Plant in Texas

U.S.-based SEG Solar has announced plans to set up a 4.6 GW solar module manufacturing facility in the Greater Houston area of Texas, its third such production site in...

June 3, 2026

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Parth Shukla

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Q1 2026 Sees Broad Cost Increases for Solar Projects Using Chinese Modules

The average system cost of large-scale solar projects showed mixed trends across module technologies during Q1 2026, with Chinese module-based projects recording cost...

June 3, 2026

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Ajayan J S

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Mercom Research Focus

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Veda Solar Begins Commercial Production of Modules at 1.5 GW Surat Plant

Veda Solar has commenced commercial production of solar modules at its Surat, Gujarat, manufacturing facility, with capacities ranging from 550 MWp to 630 MWp. The...

May 22, 2026

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Parth Shukla

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Canadian Solar Expands Battery Storage and US Manufacturing Despite Weak Module Sales

Renewable energy solutions provider Canadian Solar’s revenue for the first quarter (Q1) of 2026 declined 10% year-over-year (YoY) to $1.08 billion from $1.20 billion....

May 19, 2026

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Melvin Mathew

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Finance and M&A

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SEG Solar to Build 4 GW Solar Module Manufacturing Facility in Houston

SEG Solar, a California-based solar module manufacturer, has announced plans to establish a 4 GW solar module manufacturing facility in Houston, Texas. Commercial...

May 8, 2026

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Meghana Prasad

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