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Uma Gupta
Based in New Delhi, Uma Gupta has over 15 years of experience in reporting on subjects ranging from semiconductor chips to energy and automation. She has been associated with pv magazine since 2018, covering latest trends and updates from the Indian solar and energy storage market.
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Vikram Solar advances 9 GW TOPCon cell plant in India
Vikram Solar’s upcoming 9 GW TOPCon cell plant in Gangaikondan is set to be one of India’s largest single-site solar cell manufacturing facilities. Co-located with the company’s PV module plant, it marks a key step towards end-to-end solar manufacturing, with ingot and wafer production planned as the next phase.
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Waaree showcases 520 W flexible mono PERC solar module with 19.69% efficiency
The Indian manufacturer has unveiled a flexible, lightweight monocrystalline PERC solar module that is reportedly about 70% lighter than conventional glass-based panels and is designed for curved rooftops and weight-constrained applications.
INA Solar, Caelux target perovskite-silicon tandem module production by 2028
INA Solar and US-based Caelux have signed a five-year agreement to commercialize 3 GW of perovskite-TOPCon hybrid-tandem solar modules in India, targeting efficiencies of up to 29% by 2028. The deal expands Caelux’s partnerships with Indian module manufacturers to scale next-generation solar technology.
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India’s solar industry faces workforce readiness gap
A Mercom India study has found that solar industry employers across project development, manufacturing, rooftop solar, and engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) often need to spend months training fresh graduates before they are ready to contribute effectively.
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