India proposes ALMM mandate for solar cells from April
India’s Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has started accepting feedback on draft guidelines for the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) for solar cells. The MNRE plans to implement the guidelines from April 2026.
India’s Alpex Solar targeting 2.4 GW of PV module capacity by fiscal 2026
Indian PV manufacturer Alpex Solar says it plans to double its PV module capacity to 2.4 GW by fiscal 2026 and is exploring gigawatt-scale solar cell manufacturing.
Larsen & Toubro sets up renewable EPC unit
Larsen & Toubro has carved out a renewable business division amid growth in its infrastructure segment.
Reliance to commercialize perovskite, back-contact HJT-IBC solar by 2026
Reliance Industries says its new energy business is developing heterojunction (HJT) bifacial solar panels with 26% efficiency, alongside plans to commercialize perovskite and HJT with interdigitated back-contact (IBC) technology within the next two years.
GameChange Solar to supply trackers for 750 MWp solar plant in India
GameChange Solar says it has agreed to supply its Genius Tracker solutions to Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy for a 750 MWp solar project in the Indian state of Gujarat.
India to add 21.5 GW of new PV capacity in 2024, says JMK Research
JMK Research says India is on track to install 21.5 GW of solar this year, including 16.5 GW of utility-scale installations, 4 GW of rooftop systems, and 1 GW of off-grid systems.
Microsoft signs 437.6 MW green energy deal with ReNew
India’s ReNew says it has signed a 437.6 MW green attribute contract with Microsoft, supporting the US tech giant’s goal to be carbon-negative by 2030.
Bondada to build 170.40 MW of solar in India
Bondada Engineering plans to develop 170.40 MW of grid-connected distributed solar plants across the Indian state of Maharashtra.
Evren to invest $5 billion in 3.5 GW of solar, 5.5 GW of wind in India
Evren, a clean energy venture between Axis Energy and Brookfield, has committed $5 billion to develop 3.5 GW of solar and 5.5 GW of wind projects in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.
India adds 14.9 GW of solar in H1
India added 14.9 GW of new solar capacity in the six months ending June, breaking all previous half-yearly and annual PV installation records.
