India’s blueprint for sustainable solar success
By embedding quality benchmarks into procurement and manufacturing incentives, policymakers are ensuring that India’s energy transition is durable, not disposable. The focus has moved from rapid installation to long-term reliability — a sign of sectoral maturity.
GREW Solar raises INR 1,050 crore from overseas investors to fuel capacity expansion
GREW Solar has raised INR 1,050 crore in a new funding round led by Bay Capital Investment Ltd, with participation from two other institutional investors. The company said it will use a significant portion of the proceeds to expand the manufacturing capacity of its upcoming PV cell facility from 3 GW to 8 GW.
Scientists say land-preservation costs should be factored into agrivoltaics’ LCOE calculations
German researchers found that agrivoltaics costs far exceed agricultural benefits, raising doubts about subsidies and highlighting the need for more cost-competitive system designs.
Insolation Energy Q3 EBITDA surges 175% YoY to INR 81.7 crore
Insolation Energy Ltd has reported a 175% year-on-year increase in Q3 FY 2025-26 EBITDA to INR 81.7 crore. The quarterly revenue rose 77% to INR 575.3 crore.
UV testing, solar cell factory inspection now mandatory for Munich Re’s PV warranty insurance
The world’s largest reinsurer has recently introduced stricter requirements for PV warranty insurance to further de-risk insured PV parks and set a higher benchmark for industry wide reliability and production quality.
Amara Raja Energy & Mobility to set up US arm with $5 million investment
Amara Raja Energy & Mobility’s Board of Directors has approved the incorporation of a wholly owned subsidiary in the US for strengthening the company’s customer servicing capabilities and facilitating global business expansion.
Silver prices forecast to strengthen further this year
The Silver Institute has said the amount of silver used for manufacturing is set to fall this year, driven by developments in the solar sector. The institute also says the silver market will remain in deficit for the sixth consecutive year. Philip Newman, Managing Director of independent research consultancy Metals Focus, told pv magazine the fact prices have recovered quite well after the end-January correction demonstrates the underlying strength of investor interest in silver.
US government withdraws defense of solar tariff pause
The US Department of Justice (DoJ) has withdrawn from defending the executive order that paused certain tariffs on imported solar components, leaving private industry groups and companies to continue the appeal. The withdrawal increases legal uncertainty over potential retroactive duties tied to imports from Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Jupiter International doubles solar cell manufacturing capacity to 2 GW
Jupiter International Ltd has commissioned a 1 GW mono PERC solar cell manufacturing facility at its Baddi site in Himachal Pradesh, increasing its total installed capacity to nearly 2 GW from 959 MW.
DAS Solar unveils new method to identify hot-spots in TOPCon back-contact solar modules
The Chinese manufacturer said it developed a new circuit-model–based method to accurately detect hot-spot risks in TOPCon back-contact modules, overcoming limitations of the IEC 61215 approach caused by low shunt resistance. Validated through indoor and outdoor tests, the method predicts temperature rise under shading and reportedly enables faster, more accurate hot-spot risk assessment.
