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US Adds 9.4 GW of Solar in Q2, Module Manufacturing Capacity Surges to 31 GW Post IRA

In Q2 2024, 9.4 GW of new solar power capacity was added in the US, a record second quarter. Solar module manufacturing capacity in the U.S. increased by over 10 GW to...

September 11, 2024

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Gautamee Hazarika

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Jupiter Secures ₹3 Billion from ValueQuest for Solar Cell and Module Plant

Jupiter International, a manufacturer of photovoltaic solar cells and provider of solar power solutions in India, has received an investment of ₹3 billion (~$35.89...

July 16, 2024

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Arjun Joshi

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Finance and M&A

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Solar
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MNRE Adds 2.67 GW of Solar Module Capacity to ALMM

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has expanded the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) by adding 2,674 MW of new solar module capacity. The...

July 9, 2024

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Gautamee Hazarika

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Modules

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Solar
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ALMM Reimposition and Exemptions Leave the Solar Industry Guessing

The Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) regulation will be back in force from April 1, 2024, with exemptions for projects set up under open access solar and...

February 14, 2024

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Satish Shetty

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Markets & Policy

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Mercom Research Focus

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China to Dominate 80% of Global Solar Manufacturing Capacity Until 2026

With an investment of $130 billion in the solar industry this year, China will hold more than 80% of the world’s polysilicon, wafer, cell, and module manufacturing...

November 15, 2023

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AmpIn, Jupiter International to Commission 1.3 GW Solar Module Unit by FY25

AmpIn Energy Transition, an Independent Power Producer (IPP) in India, has announced a joint venture with Jupiter International to set up a facility to manufacture up to...

October 25, 2023

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Gautamee Hazarika

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End of the Road for Polycrystalline Solar Modules?

The recent ‘Approved List of Models and Manufacturers’ (ALMM) rules published by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy set 19% as the minimum efficiency...

September 20, 2023

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Satish Shetty

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Mercom Research Focus

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Modules

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Solar
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Bila Solar Announces 1 GW Solar Manufacturing Plant in Indianapolis

Bila Solar, a solar manufacturer based in the United States, has unveiled plans to establish a module manufacturing facility to produce 1 GW of advanced glassless,...

September 1, 2023

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Gautamee Hazarika

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Manufacturing

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Solar
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India’s Solar Module Manufacturing Capacity Grows Ten-fold Within a Decade

India’s solar module manufacturing capacity has witnessed a staggering tenfold growth, soaring from 2.4 GW per annum in 2014 to an impressive 25 GW per annum in...

August 8, 2023

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Gautamee Hazarika

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Manufacturing

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Markets & Policy

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Vikram Solar Led JV to Invest $1.5 Billion for 6 GW Solar Manufacturing Units in the US

Solar module manufacturer and EPC solutions provider Vikram Solar and renewable energy investors Phalanx Impact Partners and Das & Co. have announced the formation...

June 23, 2023

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Gautamee Hazarika

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Uncovering the Promises of India’s PLI Program for Solar Modules

India’s solar module production incentive program has been hailed as a game-changer for domestic manufacturing. However, factors like the lack of clarity around...

June 12, 2023

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Satish Shetty

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Manufacturing

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Mercom Research Focus

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Solar
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New Solar Module Technologies Must Factor in Local Weather Conditions

The rapidly growing renewable energy sector calls for significant technological breakthroughs to support its faster and more affordable adoption across the globe. The...

May 4, 2023

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Satish Shetty

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Modules

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Solar

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Technology
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Solar Module Manufacturer Navitas Raises $5 Million in Funding

Gujarat-based solar module manufacturer Navitas Solar has secured $5 million in funding, which will be used to increase its manufacturing capacity by 1.2 GW. The funding...

May 2, 2023

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Gautamee Hazarika

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Finance and M&A

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Manufacturing

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Solar
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Locally Sourced Equipment, Skilled Manpower Vital for Resilient Supply Chain

Despite the growing domestic solar manufacturing capacity, acquiring the right technology, equipment, and skilled labor remains a challenge as India tries to secure its...

April 26, 2023

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Satish Shetty

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Manufacturing

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Solar
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50% of India’s Planned Solar Module Capacity to be in Gujarat

As India prepares to build out its solar module manufacturing capacity, Gujarat has emerged as an overwhelmingly favorite destination for domestic manufacturers,...

February 6, 2023

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Gautamee Hazarika

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Manufacturing

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Mercom Research Focus

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Modules

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Solar

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