India adds 119 GW of solar module, 9 GW of cell manufacturing capacity in 2025
Cumulative solar module manufacturing capacity reached around 210 GW as of Dec. 31, 2025, while cell manufacturing capacity totaled about 27 GW, according to Mercom’s new report.
Trump’s tariffs are a strategic opportunity to accelerate India’s domestic solar deployment, suggests new report
Increased solar deployment and stricter enforcement of renewable purchase obligations across states and industries can help Indian manufacturers get over a volatile period and position themselves to compete better in a global market, according to Bengaluru-based think tank Climate Risk Horizons.
HbarOmega demonstrates advanced LBIC characterization for IBC solar cells
Deep-tech startup Hbaromega has found exceptional compatibility of its advanced light beam induced current (LBIC) characterization technology for back contact (BC) solar cells with encouraging initial results. It said LBIC enables high-resolution analysis of carrier transport and defect localization in BC architectures.
Dutch startup plans roll-to-roll factory for perovskite solar cells
TNO has launched Perovion Technologies to industrialize lightweight, flexible perovskite solar cells, targeting niche applications where conventional panels are unsuitable. The company plans to build the first roll-to-roll perovskite solar cell manufacturing facility in the Netherlands by 2030.
Increased spacing between solar module rows boosts agrivoltaics viability
U.S. researchers developed a framework showing that wider spacing between solar PV rows can make agrivoltaic systems economically viable for large-scale mechanized farming. Their simulations in Colorado demonstrated that optimized row spacing maintains crop production while improving combined agricultural and energy revenues.
RenewSys inaugurates 3 GW solar module manufacturing facility in Maharashtra
RenewSys India has started production at its 3 GW AI-powered, fully automated solar module manufacturing facility at IndoSpace Industrial Park in Khopoli industrial city of Maharashtra. The facility will produce TOPCon G12R modules.
Intertek forecasts higher US solar module prices through 2027
Intertek CEA says tariffs tied to a Section 232 polysilicon probe could push US solar module prices higher through 2027 despite growing domestic manufacturing capacity.
Kärcher targets closed-loop cleaning ecosystem for India’s solar sector
Kärcher aims to build a closed-loop cleaning ecosystem for India’s solar industry, covering both PV manufacturing environments and the long-term maintenance of PV plants.
P3C Technology and Solutions launches perovskite module validation platform
P3C Technology and Solutions has launched an industry-focused perovskite validation platform to help manufacturers and technology developers test and validate perovskite modules.
Waaree Energies breaks ground on 10 GW integrated solar ingot and wafer manufacturing facility in Maharashtra
Waaree Energies Ltd has begun construction of an integrated solar ingot and wafer manufacturing facility in Butibori, Nagpur. The facility will have an annual production capacity of 10 GW each for solar ingots and wafers, making it India’s largest integrated ingot and wafer manufacturing complex.
