Sunkind partners with JA Solar for 6.4 GW of PV manufacturing in India
Sunkind Energy has signed a strategic technical partnership with JA Solar to support its upcoming 2.4 GW solar cell and 4 GW module manufacturing facilities in India.
Premier Energies commissions 1.2 GW TOPCon solar cell line
The new line increases Premier Energies’ solar cell capacity from 2 GW to 3.2 GW. The Indian manufacturer is on track to scale this up to 8.4 GW by June 2026.
Photovoltaics vs. photovoltaic-thermal
Researchers in India say that photovoltaic-thermal (PVT) systems offer greater performance stability than conventional PV systems in hot climates. Using irradiance and temperature data, the team applied a Random Forest model that predicted efficiency classes with 97% accuracy.
Premier Energies commissions 1.2 GW TOPCon solar cell line in India
Premier Energies has commissioned a 1.2 GW tunnel oxide passivated contact (TOPCon) solar cell line at Fab City in Hyderabad, India, increasing its total cell manufacturing capacity to 3.2 GW.
Indian state utility to deploy 1.07 GW of solar for irrigation
Maharashtra State Power Generation Co. Ltd. (MAHAGENCO) says it will commission 1.071 GW of solar under the Indian state’s Solar Agriculture Feeder Scheme 2.0 to supply daytime irrigation electricity to more than 300,000 farmers.
Sunkind Energy to build 4 GW solar module lines with ConfirmWare tech
Sunkind Energy has signed an agreement to use ConfirmWare’s stringer and automation equipment for 4 GW of solar module production capacity at upcoming manufacturing lines in India. The deal supports Sunkind Energy’s efforts to scale domestic module output amid growing demand and policy incentives.
Adani commissions off-grid 5 MW green hydrogen plant
Adani New Industries Ltd. (ANIL) has launched a 5 MW green hydrogen pilot plant in Kutch, India. The plant, powered entirely by solar and backed by battery storage, operates fully off-grid, marking a new step in decentralized, renewable hydrogen production.
SECI launches tender for 1.2 GW of solar with 600 MW/3,600 MWh of storage
Solar Energy Corp. of India (SECI) has launched a tender for 1.2 GW of solar projects connected to India’s interstate transmission system (ISTS), integrated with 600 MW/3,600 MWh of energy storage systems on a build-own-operate (BOO) basis. Bidding closes Aug. 20.
Indian researchers develop fast-charging sodium-ion battery, promising over 3,000 cycles
NAtrium Super Ionic CONductor (NASICON) materials continue to show their potential for sodium-ion anodes in high-performance batteries, with fresh research out of India delving more into the materials.
SECI launches tender for 1.2 GW of solar with 600 MW/3,600 MWh of storage
Solar Energy Corp. of India (SECI) has launched a tender for 1.2 GW of solar projects connected to India’s interstate transmission system (ISTS), integrated with 600 MW/3,600 MWh of energy storage systems on a build-own-operate (BOO) basis. Bidding closes Aug. 20.
