Saatvik Solar doubles module capacity to 1GW with new fab
The Indian solar manufacturer’s new facility in Haryana is equipped to make mono PERC, half-cut, multi-busbar technology, to produce high-efficiency PV modules with 530-610Wp of power output.
Gujarat tenders 166 MW of solar EPC work
Gujarat State Electricity Corporation Limited has invited bids to set up an aggregate 166 MW of grid-connected solar plants in Gujarat. The plants shall come up at locations around GETCO substations in Kutchh, Morbi, and Surendranagar districts. Bidding closes on February 25.
Gujarat launches EPC tender for 220 MW solar
Bidders have until February 1 to apply for the engineering, procurement, and construction of 220 MW of grid-connected solar projects anywhere in Gujarat.
Manikaran signs MoU to set up India’s first lithium refinery in Gujarat
The proposed lithium refinery, set up at a cost of INR 2,200 crore (US$296 million), will produce lithium hydroxide—a key component used in the production of cathode materials for lithium-ion batteries.
GUVNL tenders for purchase of 500 MW solar power
Solar power generators have until February 3 to bid for supplying the power from their proposed or under-construction PV projects under a 25-year PPA.
Waaree Renewable awarded 140 MW DC solar project in Gujarat
The company’s scope of work includes engineering, procurement, and construction of the solar plant.
Solex will have 1.2 GW solar module fab operational in January
The Gujarat-based solar manufacturer plans to have 1 GW of cells and 3.7 GW of module capacity operational in 2023.
Electric mobility startup Matter to invest INR 1,500 crore in Gujarat
The Ahmedabad-based technology startup has committed to funding INR 1,500 crore in electric vehicles and energy storage over the next five years in the state.
Pixon will expand solar module factory to 1 GW, plans backward integration
The Gujarat-based solar module manufacturer, which currently has 400 MW module fab operational, is expanding capacity to 1 GW with the addition of 600 MW mono PERC line. Having started EVA film manufacturing, it also plans to get into the production of aluminium frames and backsheets.
Intersolar 2021 opens in Gujarat
The three-day solar exhibition kicked off today at Helipad Exhibition Center in the Gandhinagar district of Gujarat. On the first day, Indian solar manufacturers Adani Solar, Pixon, Saatvik among others shared with pv magazine their aggressive plans to ramp up production capacities and launch new technologies. We also caught up with inverter player Invergy, which plans to open its manufacturing capacity soon in India.
