India surpasses 144 GW of solar module capacity under ALMM
India’s solar module manufacturing capacity under the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) has crossed 144 GW per annum. Around 81 GW of new capacity was added during calendar year 2025 alone, representing a sharp 99% year-on-year increase compared to around 41 GW added in 2024.
French startup offers on-site solar module repair solution
France-based DOTSun has developed an on-site repair solution for solar panels with degraded backsheets, compatible with PA, PVDF, and PET types. The system uses a compact laminator to apply a protective film to the rear side of the module, reportedly restoring insulation and extending the service life of up to 2,000 panels per site.
Inox Clean Energy raises INR 3,100 crore to expand renewable energy and solar manufacturing capacity
Inox Clean Energy Ltd has raised around INR 3,100 crore through an equity round involving the company and its subsidiary, Inox Solar Ltd. The company said the equity infusion will support its plans to achieve 10 GW of installed IPP capacity and 11 GW of integrated solar module manufacturing capacity by FY28.
China strengthens intellectual property protection in solar industry
Chinese authorities are planning to implement a series of policy measures to introduce stronger intellectual property protection to the country’s photovoltaic sector. Chinese enterprises are being encouraged to accelerate technological advancements and reserve basic patents for developing technologies.
TP Solar reports 2.9 GW PV module and 2.8 GW cell output in 9M FY26
TP Solar Ltd, the solar manufacturing arm of Tata Power Renewable Energy Ltd (TPREL), produced 2.8 GW of solar cells and 2.9 GW of modules during the nine-month period ended Dec. 2025 (9M FY26).
Rising silver prices drive China’s Longi shift to copper-metallized solar cells
China’s Longi says it will begin mass production of base-metal PV modules in the second quarter of 2026 as rising silver prices intensify pressure to reduce metallization costs.
New process achieves 97% silver recovery from end-of-life solar panels
Australian researchers have developed a new separation technique that employs the same crushing and flotation principles used in mineral processing to recover more than 97% of silver from end-of-life solar panels.
Avaada Electro credit ratings reaffirmed by ICRA
ICRA has reaffirmed its credit ratings for Avaada Electro Ltd (AEL) and assigned ratings for enhanced borrowing limits, factoring in the company’s rapid scale-up in solar manufacturing and continued support from its parent, Avaada Ventures.
JA Solar, Trina Solar tie for top spot in Wood Mackenzie ranking
Wood Mackenzie’s first-half 2025 solar module ranking places JA Solar and Trina Solar jointly at No. 1 and introduces a new “Grade A” benchmark aimed at procurement and project finance decisions.
Insolation Energy reports INR 1,346.81-crore sales in nine months, records highest-ever monthly revenue
Insolation Energy Ltd (INA Solar) reported consolidated provisional sales of INR 1,346.81 crore for the nine months ended Dec. 31, 2025, surpassing its total sales for the entire previous financial year. The company also recorded its highest-ever monthly sales of INR 354.59 crore in Dec. 2025.
