Articles written by Uma Gupta

View article
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.
Uma Gupta
Jul 09, 2026
View article
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.
Uma Gupta
Jul 08, 2026
View article
Vikram Solar starts PV module production at manufacturing facility in India Vikram Solar has started PV module production at its new manufacturing facility in Gangaikondan, Tamil Nadu, with the rollout of the plant’s first solar module.
Uma Gupta
Jul 06, 2026
View article
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.
Uma Gupta
Jun 30, 2026
View article
SAEL breaks ground on integrated 5 GW solar cell and module fact0ry in India Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath laid the foundation stone for SAEL’s integrated 5 GW solar cell and 5 GW solar module manufacturing facility in Jewar.
Uma Gupta
Jun 29, 2026
View article
MIT-WPU researchers develop solar thermal battery for hot water supply after sunset The prototype stores around 1.5 to 2 kWh of thermal energy and can maintain water temperatures between 50 C and 60 C for up to 14 hours after charging.
Uma Gupta
Jun 26, 2026
View article
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.
Uma Gupta
Jun 25, 2026
View article
Jupiter International starts production at 1.25 GW TOPCon solar cell factory in India Jupiter International has begun production at its 1.25 GW TOPCon solar cell manufacturing line in Baddi, Himachal Pradesh. The site also houses 2 GW of monocrystalline PERC solar cell manufacturing capacity.
Uma Gupta
Jun 23, 2026
View article
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.
Uma Gupta
Jun 18, 2026