Indian solar module and cell exports increased 26.1% quarter-over-quarter to $267.6 million (~₹23.1 billion) in the first quarter of 2025 from $212.2 million (~₹17.92 billion), according to recent data published by the Department of Commerce. However, module and cell exports declined 59.9% year-over-year to $666.7 million (~₹55.37 billion). Solar exports in the quarter were dominated by photovoltaic modules, which accounted for 98.7% of the total shipments, while solar cells made up the remaining 1.3%.

The National Capital Region Transport Corporation invited bids to set up 3 MW rooftop solar projects in the Delhi–Ghaziabad–Meerut Namo Bharat Corridor. Bids must be submitted by July 14, 2025. Bids will be opened on July 15. The scope of work entails the design, engineering, supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of the solar projects. It also involves providing comprehensive operation and maintenance services for 25 years.

REMCL, a joint venture between the Ministry of Railways and Rail India Technical and Economic Service, invited bids to set up a cumulative 1.25 MW of rooftop solar projects at four railway stations in Maharashtra. These projects will be set up at the Mira Road (120 kW), Neral (465 kW), Virar (475 kW), and Palghar (190 kW) railway stations. Bids must be submitted by July 4, 2025. Bids will be opened on July 7. The scope of work entails the design, engineering, supply, construction, erection, testing, and commissioning of the solar projects. It also covers operation and maintenance for five years.

With a growing push for renewable energy adoption in India, it is not only commercial and industrial units that are turning to solar energy, but also businesses in the agricultural sector. One such example is the supermarket of Tota Utpannagala Marata Sahakara Sangha Niyamith (TUMCOS) in Channagiri, Davanagere district, Karnataka. TUMCOS is a cooperative society that helps farmers market their farm produce, like areca nut and pepper, at its sales outlets.