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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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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.
Oct 15, 2026
Oswal Pumps to set up 1.2 GW TOPCon solar cell factory in India
Oswal Pumps plans to invest $48 million in a TOPCon solar cell manufacturing facility in Karnal, in the Indian state of Haryana. Commercial production is expected to begin by April 2028, with the entire output earmarked for captive solar module manufacturing.
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Waaree Power ramps up string inverter manufacturing capacity to 4.15 GW
Waaree Energies’ subsidiary Waaree Power has commenced commercial production on a new solar inverter manufacturing line with an annual capacity of 1.1 GW at its facility in Sarodhi, Valsad, Gujarat. The expansion takes Waaree Power’s total string inverter manufacturing capacity to 4.15 GW.
Indian PV manufacturer Vishakha Renewables files for IPO
Vishakha Renewables, jointly promoted by the Vishakha Group and the Adani Group, produces four of the six key components used in solar modules and is the largest solar component manufacturer (non-cell) in India in terms of combined installed production capacity as of March 31, 2026.
India likely to commission 45-50 GWh of BESS across fiscals 2027 and 2028
India is likely to commission 45-50 GWh of BESS capacity across fiscals 2027 and 2028, up from around 1 GWh at the end of fiscal 2026. Crisil Ratings says 8-9 GWh of planned capacity faces a higher risk of delays due to weak project returns and limited developer experience.
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Swelect launches hybrid solar inverter range for C&I applications
Swelect Energy Systems has launched its Swess EN+ hybrid solar inverter range for C&I applications, covering 5–50 kW and scalable beyond 50 kW. The system integrates solar, battery storage and grid power, expanding Swelect’s energy portfolio alongside its recently increased 2 GW+ PV module capacity and 10 MWh BESS.
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