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Essar signs PPA with NHPC for 300 MW renewable energy project

The project entails an investment of approximately INR 4,500 crore by Essar Power and will integrate solar, wind and battery energy storage systems to ensure reliable and dispatchable renewable power.
Uma Gupta
10 hours ago
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Indus Towers powers 50,000 telecom sites with 300 MW of solar

The company aims to expand its solar-powered footprint to 100,000 telecom sites, further reducing its reliance on conventional energy sources.
Uma Gupta
11 hours ago
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India’s solar manufacturing industry could generate 32 lakh jobs and attract $89 billion in investments by 2047: ISMA

ISMA’s Vision 2047 pathway projects India’s installed solar power capacity to reach 2,275 GW by 2047, against 1,370 GW under the current-policy scenario. It also envisages a fully integrated domestic manufacturing ecosystem, with capacities of 3,484 GW in modules, 3,128 GW in cells, 2,630 GW in ingots and wafers, and 2,200 GW-equivalent in polysilicon.
Uma Gupta
13 hours ago
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ACME Solar commissions additional 66.68 MW of solar capacity at hybrid project in Rajasthan

ACME Solar’s hybrid project in Bikarner benefits from a power purchase agreement (PPA) with NTPC at a tariff of INR 3.36 per kWh.
Uma Gupta
14 hours ago
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What 11 islands reveal about the real bottleneck in renewable mini-grids

An IEA-PVPS report examining 11 islands finds that achieving nearly 100% renewable electricity depends as much on strong leadership, community engagement, financing and early planning as on technology. While proven technical solutions vary widely, successful transitions require tailored grid design and sustained institutional support, making replication especially challenging for smaller, remote and lower-income islands.
IEA-PVPS
15 hours ago
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What 11 islands reveal about the real bottleneck in renewable mini-grids

An IEA-PVPS report examining 11 islands finds that achieving nearly 100% renewable electricity depends as much on strong leadership, community engagement, financing and early planning as on technology. While proven technical solutions vary widely, successful transitions require tailored grid design and sustained institutional support, making replication especially challenging for smaller, remote and lower-income islands.
IEA-PVPS
15 hours ago
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India’s renewable manufacturing ambitions: Bridging the technology, talent and supply chain gaps

Drawing on her experience in the energy and infrastructure sectors, Ritu Lal, Client Partner, Energy & Infrastructure Practice, Amrop India, examines the opportunities and structural challenges facing India’s renewable energy manufacturing ecosystem, particularly in solar and battery energy storage.
Ritu Lal, Client Partner, Energy & Infrastructure Practice, Amrop India
Nov 03, 2026
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Why solar system design will matter as much as solar capacity

A rooftop solar system that is well sized, well oriented, clear of shadow, placed on a sound roof and fitted with panels suited to the heat will serve its owner better than one that is large on paper alone. That is why design will matter as much as capacity in the years ahead.
Utkarsh Avasthi, Founder and MD, Greenshine Solar
Nov 02, 2026
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China polysilicon prices hold amid market standoff, spot-futures gap

In a new weekly update for pv magazine, OPIS, a Dow Jones company, provides a quick look at the main price trends in the global PV industry.
OPIS
Nov 02, 2026

Technologies

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Waaree Solar Americas begins commercial production on 1.6 GW of new module lines, doubling Texas capacity to 3.2 GW

Waaree Solar Americas begins commercial production on 1.6 GW of new module lines, doubling Texas capacity to 3.2 GW.
Uma Gupta
Nov 03, 2026
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WattPower secures ReNew order for 1 GW of utility-scale solar inverters

The agreement covers the supply of WattPower’s 330KTL string inverters and WP-506KTL grid-forming inverters during the next financial year.
Uma Gupta
Nov 03, 2026
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DJI Power launches new Auro 2000 Elite as its most compact 2 kWh power station

DJI has launched the Power Auro 2000 Elite, a compact 2 kWh LFP power station delivering up to 2.2 kW peak output, with solar integration and expandable storage up to 12 kWh.
Tristan Rayner
Nov 03, 2026
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RAYZON Solar to start production at 5.1 GW TOPCon cell facility in December, plans ingot-wafer manufacturing by 2028

The Gujarat-based solar manufacturer expects to start initial solar cell deliveries in the first quarter of 2027. It is also planning a 5.1 GW ingot casting and wafer slicing facility by 2028.
Uma Gupta
Nov 02, 2026
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RenewSys signs 1.2 GW POE encapsulant and backsheet supply agreement with Kosol Energie

RenewSys India has signed an agreement with Gujarat-based solar module manufacturer Kosol Energie to supply CONSERV POE encapsulants and PRESERV backsheets for 1.2 GW of solar modules. The encapsulants and backsheets will be delivered to Kosol Energie over twelve months, from Oct. 2026 to Sep. 2027.
Uma Gupta
Nov 02, 2026
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Delta Electronics sees growing opportunities in India’s solar, BESS and green hydrogen markets

India’s growing solar deployment, expansion of battery energy storage systems (BESS) and emerging green hydrogen sector are creating new opportunities for power conversion and power quality solutions, according to Rajesh Kaushal, Vice President and Business Group Head for Power & Energy Solutions/Energy Infrastructure & Industrial Solutions at Delta Electronics India & the SAARC region.
Uma Gupta
Oct 30, 2026
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GREW Solar receives ALMM List-II approval for 2.4 GW n-type TOPCon G12R cell manufacturing capacity

The approved manufacturing capacity covers bifacial TOPCon solar cells in the G12R format (182.3 mm × 210 mm ± 0.5 mm), featuring 16 busbars and PID-free technology. The cells feature efficiencies of 24.10% to 26.20%, with power outputs ranging from 9.12 W to 10.02 W.
Uma Gupta
Oct 30, 2026

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India’s solar manufacturing industry could generate 32 lakh jobs and attract $89 billion in investments by 2047: ISMA

ISMA’s Vision 2047 pathway projects India’s installed solar power capacity to reach 2,275 GW by 2047, against 1,370 GW under the current-policy scenario. It also envisages a fully integrated domestic manufacturing ecosystem, with capacities of 3,484 GW in modules, 3,128 GW in cells, 2,630 GW in ingots and wafers, and 2,200 GW-equivalent in polysilicon.
Uma Gupta
13 hours ago
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What 11 islands reveal about the real bottleneck in renewable mini-grids

An IEA-PVPS report examining 11 islands finds that achieving nearly 100% renewable electricity depends as much on strong leadership, community engagement, financing and early planning as on technology. While proven technical solutions vary widely, successful transitions require tailored grid design and sustained institutional support, making replication especially challenging for smaller, remote and lower-income islands.
IEA-PVPS
15 hours ago
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Germany awards 288 MW of solar in rooftop tender at average price of €0.0967/kWh

Germany’s latest rooftop solar tender received 177 bids totaling 347 MW, with 108 bids representing 208 MW ultimately awarded contracts.
Jochen Siemer
16 hours ago
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Indian battery component makers face up to 61% cost disadvantage against Chinese benchmarks, study finds

Indian manufacturers of advanced chemistry cell (ACC) battery components face a cost disadvantage of 18% to 61% compared with landed Chinese benchmark prices, depending on the component, according to a study released by the Ministry of Heavy Industries.
Uma Gupta
Nov 03, 2026
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi announces target to add 500 GW of non-fossil capacity over the next 10 to 11 years

This new era of the solar revolution is not just about adoption, it is equally driven by innovation, said the prime minister. He urged startups, IITs, innovators, and entrepreneurs to develop models that ensure the maximum energy needs of a household are fulfilled through solar power.
Uma Gupta
Nov 03, 2026
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