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MNRE Holds the ALMM Reimposition Order in Abeyance

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has kept in abeyance its recent order reimposing the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers regulation from April 1,...

February 15, 2024

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MNRE Adds 64 MW of New Solar Module Capacity to the ALMM

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has expanded the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) by adding 64 MW of new solar module capacity. The...

January 30, 2024

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Waaree to Build 5 GW Solar Module Manufacturing Facility in US

India-based solar module manufacturer Waaree Energies has announced it will build a 5 GW integrated solar cell and module manufacturing facility in Brookshire in the U.S....

December 21, 2023

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Satish Shetty

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Government Launches Star Labelling Program for Solar Modules

The Indian government has initiated a Standards and Labelling Program for solar modules to indicate their quality and energy efficiency. The program, developed by the...

October 20, 2023

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Arjun Joshi

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End of the Road for Polycrystalline Solar Modules?

The recent ‘Approved List of Models and Manufacturers’ (ALMM) rules published by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy set 19% as the minimum efficiency...

September 20, 2023

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Satish Shetty

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Trina Solar to Build $200 Million Module Manufacturing Facility in Texas

China-headquartered solar photovoltaics (PV) company Trina Solar has announced plans to invest over $200 million to build a solar module manufacturing facility in Wilmer,...

September 12, 2023

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REVKOR, H2GEMINI to Build 5 HJT Solar Cell and Module Facility in Utah

Renewable energy company REVKOR Energy Holdings and solar equipment manufacturer H2GEMINI Technology Consulting will jointly construct a 5 GW heterojunction technology...

July 25, 2023

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Arjun Joshi

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Module Makers to Standardize Dimensions for Rectangular Silicon Wafer Modules

In a significant move to address challenges in solar module manufacturing, nine leading manufacturers have agreed on the standard dimensions for rectangular silicon...

July 13, 2023

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Arjun Joshi

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India Initiates Anti-Dumping Probe on Aluminum Solar Module Frames from China

The Ministry of Commerce of India has announced an anti-dumping investigation by the Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) into the imported aluminum solar module...

July 6, 2023

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Arjun Joshi

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MNRE Adds Five New Solar Module Manufacturers to the ALMM

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has updated the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) with the addition of five new entrants with a cumulative...

June 2, 2023

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Rakesh Ranjan

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Jinko, Trina, and Adani Were Top Solar Module Suppliers in 2022

Jinko Solar, Trina Solar, Adani Solar, LONGi Solar, and JA Solar were the top solar module suppliers in the calendar year (CY) 2022, according to Mercom’s recently...

May 29, 2023

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Rakesh Ranjan

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First Solar’s Easily Localized Module-Making Process Bodes Well for PLI: Interview

Unlike the cell-wafer-module process of polysilicon-based solar modules, First Solar’s thin film solar module technology allows it to easily identify local vendors for...

May 24, 2023

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Sumit Jha

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Developing Indigenous Technology Key to Solar Manufacturing in India: Interview

Gradually indigenizing the technology used in solar module manufacturing and creating products that cater specifically to the unique market conditions in India could...

May 23, 2023

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Sumit Jha

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Independent Testing Key for Indian Solar Module Makers to Export: Interview

Independent and reliable testing labs for solar modules ensure that even small manufacturers without an established brand name can distinguish themselves based on their...

May 22, 2023

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Satish Shetty

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Solar Exports Surged 6,293% YoY in Q1 2023, Imports Fell 34%

India exported solar cells and modules worth $479 million (~₹39.5 billion) in the first quarter (Q1) of the calendar year (CY) 2023, a staggering increase of 6,293%...

May 22, 2023

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Arjun Joshi

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