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Trump tariffs and Impact on Indian Solar-Cloudy With Silver Linings

As governments across the world and industry coordinate to better understand the impact of the Tariff blow from the US, it is interesting to see how the solar sector in India will be affected. Keep in mind that India has slowly been emerging as a key solar manufacturer after years of efforts to push domestic […]

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First Solar India’s Disconnect: Big Factory, Small Home Footprint

First Solar, Inc., a US solar manufacturer, ventured into India manufacturing business with the intention of serving the domestic India market as it inaugurated a fully vertically integrated solar manufacturing plant in Tamil Nadu with a capacity of 3.3 GW. The firm also had the distinction of making it to India’s ALMM list as the […]

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India’s Solar Cell Supplies To Trail Demand Till FY27, Finds Study

India has recently witnessed a surge in solar capacity additions, which is estimated to double to 30 GW in FY25, according to an SBI Caps report. This increase in capacity additions is expected to continue improving in FY26 and FY27, further accelerating module demand. The rooftop solar sector is also anticipated to see significant growth, […]

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First Solar Q4 Results Continue To Wait On India Surge, Ships 14.1 GW Worldwide

First Solar, Inc. has announced financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2024. The US-based company’s net sales for the fourth quarter were $1.5 billion, an increase of $0.6 billion from the prior quarter. The increase was primarily a result of increased module sales in the fourth quarter. In an earnings […]

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Government Confirms 25 GW Solar Cell Capacity Among Nine Firms In India

India at present has around 25 GW of installed solar PV cell manufacturing capacity, according to the Solar PV Manufacturers Associations, the All India Solar Industries Association (AISIA) and the North India Module Manufacturer Association (NIMMA). The data was shared by  Pralhad Joshi, the minister of New and Renewable Energy And Consumer Affairs & Food […]

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Juniper Green Inks Landmark 1GW Module Order With First Solar

Juniper Green Energy has inked a landmark agreement with First Solar, Inc. for the procurement and supply of 1 gigawatts (GW) of its advanced Series 7 FT1 cadmium telluride (CdTe) thin film photovoltaic (PV) modules. The Gurgaon -based renewable energy company plans to deploy these modules in the coming financial year for its projects across […]

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Technician- Engineering Maintenance

Assist in the installation and qualification of manufacturing equipment. Troubleshoot day-to-day manufacturing process and equipment issues. Perform, as directed, all necessary maintenance and repair of the equipment in a timely and cost-efficient manner. Identify and/or implement system improvements that contribute to the achievement of throughput, yield and product performance goals. Participate in the training/upskilling of […]

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ALMM: India’s Enlisted Module Production Capacity Crossed 60 GW

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) today issued the fresh Approved List For Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) for the solar module makers. The latest list saw a surge in the enlisted production capacity of Indian solar module manufacturers. With the inclusion of the new enlisted capacities, India’s cumulative enlisted domestic module manufacturing capacity […]

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Apprentice

Operate equipment used in the manufacturing of photovoltaic solar modules.  Conduct shop floor activities necessary to maintain safety, quality and throughput of all aspects of the module manufacturing operation.  Setup and operate Vapor Transport Deposition (VTD), and sputter coater equipment, and selected Series 7 equipment as necessary. Assist in the installation and qualification of manufacturing […]

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