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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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Solex Energy confirms plans to build 5.2 GW solar cell factory in India
Solex Energy plans to invest INR 40 billion ($418.2 million) through fiscal 2030 to expand into solar cell manufacturing and battery energy storage. The company is targeting 5.2 GW of solar cell capacity by early fiscal 2029 and 10 GWh of battery pack and container assembly capacity.
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India’s NTPC seeks proposals for sodium-ion battery storage pilots
NTPC is seeking proposals to develop grid-connected sodium-ion battery energy storage pilots at its thermal power plants and office buildings. The projects will assess the technology’s performance, safety, reliability and commercial viability under Indian grid and climatic conditions.
Solarworld, Rays Power plan 2.4 GW solar cell factory in India
Solarworld Energy Solutions and Rays Power Infra have formed a 50:50 joint venture to build a 2.4 GW n-type TOPCon solar cell factory in Madhya Pradesh, India.
The $105.5 million facility is expected to begin commercial production in June 2027.
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