ALMM Inclusion Irks Open Access, Rooftop Solar Installers
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), in its recent order, amended the regulations related to the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) of solar modules, extending it ...
Solar Federation Worried About BCD Impact on Awarded Projects, Asks for ‘Grandfathering’
In a letter to Union Power Minister R.K. Singh, the National Solar Energy Federation of India (NSEFI) has conveyed their worry about the impact of Basic Customs Duty (BCD) on ...
Developers and Manufacturers Weigh in on ALMM and the Solar Demand Supply Gap
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), through its 'Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) of Solar Modules Order, 2019' states that only the models and manufacturers included ...
New Process to Enhance Stability and Efficiency of Perovskite Solar Cells
Researchers at the International Advanced Research Center for Powder Metallurgy and New Materials, India, claimed that they have increased the efficiency and stability of Titanium dioxide (TiO2)-nanorods-based perovskite solar cells ...
Reliance Industries to Invest Close to ₹6 Trillion on Green Energy Projects in Gujarat
Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Government of Gujarat to invest ₹5.955 trillion (~$80.61 billion) in renewable projects as a part of the ...
MIT and Google Develop Simulator to Accelerate Solar Cell Development
Researchers at MIT and Google Brain have developed a computational simulator that can help predict whether changes to materials or design will improve performance in new photovoltaic (PV) cells. The ...
Jinko Solar’s Revenue Down Marginally Due to Drop in Solar Module Shipments
Chinese solar cell and module manufacturer Jinko Solar has reported a 2.3% year-over-year (YoY) decline in its total revenue for the third quarter (Q3) of 2021. The total revenue declined to RMB ...
Trump-era Tariffs on Solar Imports Needed to Protect US Manufacturers: USITC
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has said that import relief to American industries producing crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells is imperative to prevent serious injury to domestic manufacturers. There is ...
Indian Solar Imports Surge 448% to $1.97 Billion in 9M 2021 as Installations Pick Up
Imports of solar cells and modules increased by 448% to $1.97 billion in the first nine months (9M) of the calendar year (CY) 2021. India had imported solar cells and ...
Growth of Domestic Solar Manufacturing Hindered by Global Supply Chain Disruptions
The Indian government has come up with several initiatives to encourage domestic solar manufacturing. In April this year, the Union Cabinet approved the production-linked incentive (PLI) program to push gigawatt-scale manufacturing of ...
Fund Allocation for Solar PLI Program to be Increased to ₹240 Billion – RK Singh
The government will soon increase the funding allocation for the production linked incentive (PLI) program for manufacturing domestic solar cells and modules to ₹240 billion (~$3.22 billion) from the existing ...
India’s Solar Supply Chain and Sourcing Strategies
India witnessed high growth in new solar capacity additions as the country recovered from the impacts of the Covid-19. With increasing solar installations, solar developers' demand for solar modules and ...
Reliance Acquires REC Solar Holding for $771 Million
Reliance New Energy Solar, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Reliance Industries, has acquired REC Solar Holdings from China National Bluestar Group for $771 million. REC is a Norway-headquartered solar cell, modules, ...
Domestic Content Requirement – Helping or Hurting KUSUM Solar Pump Program?
The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthan Mahabhiyan (PM KUSUM) program was announced by the government to provide financial and water security to farmers by mobilizing solar projects and solar-powered water ...
Perovskite Solar Cells to Be Tested in Space
To lower the cost of specialized photovoltaic (PV) panels used to generate electricity in space — like the ones used in Mars rovers and space probes — researchers at the ...
Tender Floated for 36,000 Raw Material Kits for Production of Solar Modules
Rajasthan Electronics and Instruments Limited (REIL), a joint venture between the Government of India and the Government of Rajasthan, has invited bids for the supply of 36,000 raw material kits ...
Can Solar Developers Take Advantage of Duty-Free Period Ahead?
Solar developers in India are facing two important dates - the safeguard duty (15%) set to end on July 29, 2021, and the basic customs duty (BCD) of 40% on ...
Solar Industry Reacts: PLI Program Good for Large Manufacturers; MSMEs Left Out
India has launched a performance-linked incentive (PLI) program to support vertically integrated, gigawatt-scale manufacturing of high-efficiency solar modules. The implementing agency – the Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA), has ...
Solar Cell & Module Maker Websol Energy Posts Revenue of ₹1.54 Billion in FY 2021
Kolkata-based manufacturer of solar cells and modules Websol Energy System has announced combined financial results for the fourth quarter (Q4) and the financial year 2021 (FY21). The company reported a ...
Covid-19 Raises Project Sub-Contracting Costs for Sterling & Wilson Solar
Leading solar engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services provider, Sterling & Wilson Solar, an associate of the Shapoorji Pallonji Group, updated the Bombay Stock Exchange on several issues it is ...
Guidelines for Solar PLI Program: 4 GW Manufacturing Capacity Gets Priority Allocation
In early April, the Union Cabinet had approved the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy’s (MNRE) proposal for the implementation of the production-linked incentive (PLI) program for the ‘National Program ...
Here are the Details for Bidding Under Solar Production-Linked Incentive Program
The government's approval for the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) program under the 'National Program on High-Efficiency Solar PV (Photovoltaic) Modules' has been widely welcomed by the solar industry. The PLI ...
Backward Integration Vital to Build Manufacturing Capacity in Indian Solar Sector
Supply chain constraints and the consequent increase in solar cell and module prices could continue to plague the solar industry in India for the next three to four quarters. At ...
Tata Power Solar Doubles Cells, Modules Manufacturing Capacity to 1,100 MW
Tata Power Solar has announced the expansion of its manufacturing unit in Bengaluru, taking the total production capacity of cells and modules to 1,100 MW. The latest expansion move has ...
Module Supplier Canadian Solar Reports 8.6% Rise in Net Revenue in 2020
Canadian Solar, a Canada-based solar module manufacturer, reported an 8.6% increase in net revenue with $3.47 billion in 2020 compared to $3.20 billion in 2019 owing to a 32% annual ...
