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Solar Cell Capacity Under ALMM Grows to 35.5 GW

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has added 3,709 MW of solar cell capacity under the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) List-II in its ninth...

August 24, 2026

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Daqo New Energy’s Q2 Revenue Falls 17% as Polysilicon Prices Drop

China-based photovoltaic-grade polysilicon manufacturer Daqo New Energy reported a revenue of $62.66 million in the second quarter (Q2) of 2026, a 16.7% year-over-year...

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India’s Solar Imports Rise 50% YoY in Q2 2026, Exports Plunge 88%

Solar cell imports in the second quarter (Q2) of 2026 rose 33.2%, while module imports fell 75.5% compared to the previous quarter. This contrast reflects India’s...

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Priority Sector Lending Can Accelerate India’s Polysilicon Manufacturing: Interview

With ALMM List-II mandating the use of domestically manufactured solar cells, manufacturers in India are navigating several challenges, including a shortage of skilled...

August 5, 2026

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Melvin Mathew

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Skills Gap a Concern as India’s Solar Manufacturing Goes Upstream: Interview

India could face a shortage of TOPCon solar cells over the next six to nine months as domestic manufacturing capacity catches up with module capacity, according to...

August 3, 2026

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B.S. Nagaraj

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Solar Module Industry May See Consolidation Due to Oversupply: Interview

India’s renewable energy sector is entering a new phase as more developers opt for combining solar and wind projects with energy storage to leverage benefits like...

July 30, 2026

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Rakesh Ranjan

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Emerge Renewables Begins Commissioning 300 Ton Solar Glass Plant

Emerge Renewables has announced the successful furnace light-up of its 300 metric tons-per-day solar glass manufacturing facility in the Keshwana Industrial Area in...

July 28, 2026

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Melvin Mathew

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SAS, URECO Form US Joint Venture to Build 1 GW Solar Module Plant

Sino-American Silicon Products (SAS), a Taiwan-based manufacturer of semiconductor and renewable energy materials, and United Renewable Energy (URECO), a Taiwanese solar...

July 24, 2026

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Melvin Mathew

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Could US FEOC Rules Create New Export Opportunities for Indian Solar Manufacturers?

With the U.S. beginning to enforce the Foreign Entity of Concern (FEOC) rules and global buyers accelerating China+1 sourcing strategies, Indian solar module...

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Navitas Solar, Caelux Partner to Make 5 GW Tandem Solar Modules in India

Surat-based solar module manufacturer Navitas Solar has entered into a five-year partnership with California-based perovskite technology company Caelux Corporation to...

July 23, 2026

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Parth Shukla

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US Lawmakers Urge Crackdown on Foreign-Made Blue Wafers Imports

Four U.S. lawmakers have urged the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to take immediate action against imports of partially...

July 18, 2026

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Arjun Joshi

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Emmvee Plans 9 GW Ingot-Wafer Expansion Amid Revenue and Profit Hike

Bengaluru-based solar cell and module manufacturer Emmvee Photovoltaic Power reported revenue from operations of ₹15.56 billion (~$162.5 million) in the first quarter...

July 16, 2026

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Melvin Mathew

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China Sets New Minimum Efficiency Thresholds for Solar Modules, Inverters

China has rolled out new minimum efficiency standards for components across the solar manufacturing value chain covering polysilicon, wafers, modules, and inverters. The...

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Insolation Energy Bags $58 Million Solar Module Contract from NTPC REL

Insolation Green Energy has won a ₹5.58 billion (~$58.46 million) contract to supply solar modules to NTPC Renewable Energy (NTPC REL). The contract will be executed in...

July 10, 2026

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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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Melvin Mathew

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