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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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Premier Energies inaugurates 5.6 GW solar module manufacturing facility in India
The Indian solar cell and module manufacturer also broke ground on a 6 GWh battery energy storage system (BESS) manufacturing facility and an aluminium frame manufacturing plant with an annual capacity of 18,000 metric tonnes.
Jul 09, 2026
One-third of India’s new renewable energy capacity faces curtailment
ICRA estimates that about one-third of India’s recently commissioned renewable energy capacity is facing grid curtailment due to delays in transmission infrastructure expansion, with the highest curtailment occurring during solar generation hours. The agency warns that continued transmission project delays could hamper renewable energy additions.
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India’s annual solar installations could reach 85 GW by fiscal year 2030
A report by Equirus Securities predicts data centres, green hydrogen and night-time connectivity could add 15-20 GW of incremental solar demand annually from fiscal year 2029, which could lead to annual solar installations in India rising from around 50 GW in fiscal year 2027 to nearly 85 GW three years later.
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EMMVEE ramps up 1.4 GW TOPCon solar cell line with German equipment
Indian PV manufacturer EMMVEE has commissioned a 1.4 GW TOPCon solar cell production line, achieving cell efficiencies of up to 25.4% on M10 wafers. Following the ramp-up, German equipment suppliers involved in the project have secured follow-up orders from the company.
Domestic solar cells to meet half of India’s total demand this fiscal year
Crisil expects India’s domestic solar cell supply to rise to about half of demand by fiscal 2026–27, driven by localization policies and capacity expansion, but warns that rapid buildout could pressure utilization and returns.
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