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First Solar will build a fifth US module plant with 3.7 GW of annual output, lifting its total domestic capacity to more than 14 GW by 2026 and reinforcing its position as the country’s largest solar manufacturer.

Adani New Industries Ltd (ANIL) has reported 2,443 MW of solar PV module sales for the first half of fiscal year 2026 (H1 FY26), up from 2,380 MW in the same period last year (H1 FY25).

With renewables’ share in power generation expected to grow significantly, there will also be a push in the demand for next-generation transformers that are capable of handling the intermittent nature of solar, wind, and other non-polluting sources of energy. The grid of the future demands not only more transformers but smarter, adaptive, and sustainable designs that can support India’s ambitious renewable targets and fast-rising power demand.

Alpex Solar Ltd has reported consolidated operational revenue of INR 903.24 crore in H1 FY26, up 241% from INR 265.13 crore in H1 FY 2025. Net profit rose 283% YoY to INR 94.95 crore.

Avaada ‘Halo’ hybrid battery inverter—designed, developed, and manufactured entirely in India—is both scalable and stackable. It is available in 3 kW, 5 kW, and 10 kW configurations, making it suitable for residential, commercial, and small industrial (C&I) applications.

Solar panel cleaning equipment company Objectif Drone has launched a new 7 kg dual-brush cleaning robot with a speed of 5 km/h made for small and medium-sized PV installations.

India’s solar module manufacturing capacity is expected to reach 215–220 GWp by FY28, driven by strong policy support, growing domestic demand, and export opportunities, according to a new report by CareEdge Ratings. The country’s solar cell manufacturing capacity is also projected to rise sharply to around 100 GWp by FY28.

Jharkhand’s vast renewable energy potential, combined with its industrial base and critical mineral reserves, positions the state to emerge as a hub for low-carbon manufacturing, ranging from EVs, solar panels and battery energy storage systems (BESS) to green hydrogen production.

As nations move towards low-carbon economies, hydrogen pipelines could become the backbone of industrial decarbonisation, linking production hubs to demand centres with efficiency, safety, and reliability. Building this backbone is not just an engineering task; it is a strategic investment in a cleaner energy future.

Vikas Bansal, President and CEO – International, GameChange Solar, expects that 55–60% of India’s new utility-scale solar capacity additions in FY 2027 will use trackers — a significant jump from the current 30–35% adoption rate.