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Govt likely to announce incentives to boost manufacturing of solar panels

Government may announce inducements in the upcoming Budget to boost manufacturing of solar panels and achieve its objective of establishing 100 gigawatts of solar capacity by 2022. So far, solar t Finance minister Arun Jaitley may announce incentives, such as Viability Gap Funding (VGF) to help sprout manufacturing plants in the country and vow long-term […]

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Indian Solar Module Makers Plan In-House Aluminium Frame Production

After exploring solar module and cell production, several Indian solar manufacturers are now venturing into in-house aluminium frame manufacturing—essential components of solar modules. Premier Energies, a notable solar module and cell maker, has committed Rs. 230 crore to this new venture. “We are also pleased to announce today our foray into aluminium frame manufacturing business […]

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Govt Removes Dual Consent For Wind, Solar & Other RE Projects

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has now come up with a new gazette notification to reduce the need for multiple clearances from the government for the commissioning of several clean energy projects ranging from solar, wind, compressed biogas (CBG) and others. The move was aimed at expediting the growth of such […]

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Policy Makers Continue To Trim Solar Export Incentives In China

China has chosen to include solar PV products in a move to reduce or even cancel an export tax rebate for its domestic firms. While the amount is relatively small, a reduction from 13 to 9 percent, it does send a strong signal that the government is done with incentives for the sector, which is […]

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Financial Result: Alpex Solar Reports 265 Crore Revenue In H1

Greater Noida-based solar module manufacturer Alpex Solar has reported a total revenue of Rs 265. 66 crore for the half-year (H1) in FY25 ended on September 2024. The company reported a total revenue of Rs 213.07 crore in the H1 of FY24. Thus on a Year-on-Year (YoY) basis, the firm witnessed a rise in its […]

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Minimizing Environmental Impact in Solar Panel Production and Disposal: Towards a Sustainable Lifecycle

As we celebrate the growth of renewable energy, particularly solar, we must also address the environmental footprint left by the very technologies that propel this transition. Solar energy is undeniably central to a sustainable future, but the environmental impact of producing and disposing of solar panels must not be overlooked. We believe that a responsible, […]

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India, SE Asia Host 15% Of Global Clean Energy Manufacturing Jobs: IEA

While most emerging and developing economies face structural barriers to attracting new clean energy manufacturing jobs, India and Southeast Asia have fared relatively well on this front, according to a latest report by the International Energy Agency (IEA). Clean energy manufacturing jobs in this region represent nearly 15% of the global total. Several other countries, […]

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Are Indian Solar Module Makers Ready for ALMM For Solar Cells?

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) in October 2024 released a draft proposal to include domestic solar cell production under its Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM), inviting responses from industry stakeholders. Soon after the announcement, a number of Indian module makers have announced starting new solar cell lines.  However, this […]

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Waaree Appoints Amit Paithankar CEO Of Indosolar

Waaree Energies has announced the appointment of Amit Paithankar as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Indosolar Limited, a subsidiary of the company. The company also appointed Sonal Shrivastava as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the company. The appointments were made with effect from November 11. Paithankar is currently working as the CEO of […]

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