Reliance Industries marks first HJT solar cell inclusion in MNRE’s ALMM List-II
Reliance Industries Ltd has become the first company to secure the inclusion of heterojunction (HJT) solar cells in the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) published by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy. The enlisted cell manufacturing capacity stands at 1,238 MW per year, covering 210 mm × 105 mm formats with zero-busbar designs. The cells are rated with efficiencies of up to 25.6% and power outputs ranging from 5.28 W to 5.66 W.
India’s behind-the-meter stationary storage market to surpass 39 GWh by 2033, says IESA
A new report by the India Energy Storage Alliance (IESA) and Customised Energy Solutions (CES) projects India’s behind-the-meter (BTM) stationary energy storage market to grow from 32 GWh in annual demand in 2025 to over 39 GWh by 2033.
Chinese module trading slows after export tax rebate cancellation
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.
Vikram Solar hits 10 GW in global module deployments
While most of Vikram Solar’s PV module deployments are in India, the company has exported around 1.5 GW of modules, supporting its presence in 39 countries.
NTPC REL seeks modules for 1 GW solar PV projects in Uttar Pradesh
NTPC Renewable Energy Ltd (NTPC REL) has issued a tender for the supply of solar PV modules for 1 GW of projects located in Lalitpur and Chitrakoot districts of Uttar Pradesh.
Anker Solix launches 7 kWh plug-in battery targeting rooftop solar retrofits
The new Anker Solix Solarbank Max AC steps up from balcony-scale storage with a 3.5 kW inverter, plug-in capabilities for do-it-yourself (DIY) ease of installation, and expandability to 42 kWh, priced from €2,229.
U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran tests solar supply
The U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran is unlikely to materially affect solar manufacturing projects in the Middle East for now, as most of these investments remain at an early stage. OPIS analyst Brian Ng sees the most immediate risk in logistics. If disruptions persist, shipments of solar products into the region could be delayed and export pricing may turn volatile.
Jupiter International, AMPIN inaugurate solar cell and module JV manufacturing facility in Bhubaneswar
Jupiter International and AMPIN Energy Transition have inaugurated an integrated solar cell and module manufacturing facility in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, set up through their joint venture AMPIN Solar One. The facility was inaugurated by the chief minister of Odisha, Mohan Charan Majhi.
Decarbonising the power value chain: From source to system
Achieving a true net-zero future requires decarbonising every link in the power value chain, from raw materials to the grid.
Saatvik Solar secures INR 108.75 crore PV module order from domestic power producer
Saatvik Solar has received an order worth INR 108.75 crore for the supply of PV modules. The order is placed by a domestic private-sector power producer.
