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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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COVER STORY: India’s Different Path For Solar Module Manufacturing

On February 17, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) issued its latest ALMM (Approved List of Models and Manufacturers) list. The issuing of the much-awaited list has been increasing in frequency over the year, as the rate of addition of new firms and module manufacturing capacity picks up pace. From just 26 manufacturers […]

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AP Offers 25% Subsidy For Solar and Wind Energy Manufacturing

Andhra Pradesh (AP) has released operational guidelines for implementing its clean energy policy. These guidelines cover key aspects such as approvals, resource allocation, land allotment, incentives, and statutory clearances. To streamline the approval process, NREDCAP will be required to create a Unified/Single Desk Portal. Through this portal, the government can allocate resources and facilitate the […]

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With 50 GW Additions, Solar Momentum Strong In US in 2024

The United States installed a record-breaking 50 gigawatts (GW) of new solar capacity in 2024, the largest single year of new capacity added to the grid by any energy technology in over two decades. According to the U.S. Solar Market Insight 2024 Year in Review report released by the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) and Wood […]

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Madhya Pradesh Issues PHS Policy To Add 12 GW Of 4-Hour ESS

Madhya Pradesh requires 29,956 MW of solar and 5,293 MW of wind capacity by 2034-35 to meet its energy demand. Under the CEA’s resource adequacy plan for Madhya Pradesh, it projects a 5.36% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) in energy capacity from 2024-25 to 2034-35 to meet state power needs. Madhya Pradesh’s recent scheme for […]

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Herbicide Use in Solar Parks Poses New Ecological Risks

By-Gowthami Subramaniam When a 40-acre solar park came up in Tamil Nadu’s Tiruppur district last year, residents of a colony bordering the solar park, were unaware of the potential consequences. Now, they are increasingly troubled by the strong smell and possible health risks of herbicides that the park is using for weed control. “We smell […]

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Solar Yaan Eyes Utility Solar Market With New Launches

Solar inverter brand Solar Yaan has now planned to boost its presence in the Indian utility-scale solar market. The company, which started its business in 2019 with a focus on the residential rooftop market and C&I consumers, has now launched its large inverters to venture into India’s utility-scale solar market. Manoj Patel, Founder of Solar […]

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Head – Rooftop Solar

The Head of Rooftop Solar will be responsible for driving strategic growth, managing sales & marketing initiatives, and leading the execution of rooftop solar projects across targeted markets. The role requires a dynamic leader with strong expertise in business development, team management, and customer relationship management. Key Responsibilities:- Strategic Planning & Business Growth:- Develop and […]

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Customer Service To Forefront As India’s Solar Boom Spreads

India’s solar ambitions are on a roll, and that’s visible in more ways than one. More and more solar installations are popping up if you look up from your phone around you, the number of solar firms listed on stock exchanges has gone up exponentially within two years, and of course, celebrities and influencers can […]

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