India installs 18 GW solar in H1 of 2025, says Mercom
India added 18 GW of new solar power capacity in the first half of 2025, with over 11 GW installed in the second quarter alone.
Novel MPPT technique for EV charging combined with PV, fuel cells
Scientists in India have designed a system that uses PV panels, a proton-exchange membrane fuel cell, battery storage, and a supercapacitor. It also relies on an adaptive neuro-fuzzy inference system-based MPPT that reportedly achieves an efficiency of 98.7%.
Suzuki venture starts electrode output in India
Japan’s Toshiba, Denso and Suzuki have launched local lithium battery cell and electrode production in India through their TDSG venture, supplying hybrid and electric vehicles for global markets.
India installs 18 GW of solar in H1 2025
India installed 18 GW of solar in the first half of 2025, a 31% increase from a year earlier, with 11.3 GW commissioned in the second quarter alone, according to Mercom India Research.
Jakson Engineers to invest $913 million in 6 GW solar plant
Jakson Engineers Ltd. will invest more than INR 80 billion ($912.7 million) to build a 6 GW solar wafer-to-module plant in Madhya Pradesh, with modules expected by May 2026 and cells by September 2026.
NTPC REL opens bidding for 300 MW solar project in India
NTPC Renewable Energy Ltd. (NTPC REL) has started accepting bids for an engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) package, including land acquisition, to develop a 300 MW grid-connected PV project near the NTPC Anta gas-fired power station in northwestern India.
India’s solar module capacity hits 100 GW with oversupply risk by 2027
India’s solar module manufacturing capacity has reached about 100 GW, meeting domestic demand, says SBICAPS. With total capacity rising to 190 GW by March 2027 amid limited export opportunities, the market faces oversupply risks.
Sunkind Energy signs deal for 4 GW of solar module lines in India
Sunkind Energy signed an agreement with ConfirmWare PV Manufacturing Solutions to develop 4 GW of solar module lines in India using advanced automation and stringer technology.
Premier Energies launches 620 W TOPCon solar module
Premier Energies has started commercial output at its 1.2 GW n-type G12R solar cell line in India and introduced a 620 W bifacial module with n-type tunnel oxide passivated contact (TOPCon) cells based on the rectangular G12R wafer format.
Waaree Energies introduces flexible lightweight solar modules
Waaree Energies has launched flexible solar modules up to 70% lighter and under 3.5 mm thick. The panels can be bonded directly to surfaces without mounting penetrations, suitable for sites where drilling or heavy support structures are impractical.
