LONGi has commenced mass production of its Advanced Contact Matrix (ACM) solar cells at one of its manufacturing bases, marking the commercial rollout of the company’s latest solar cell technology. The company said the transition follows the successful development of ACM technology across materials, manufacturing processes and production equipment. Since its pilot production line delivered…
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has re-opened the National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE) portal for applications seeking exemption from the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) List-II. Renewable energy developers can now submit their claims until July 23, 2026. The portal, which closed at midnight on June 30, 2026, has…
Vikram Solar Limited has entered into a Solar Cell Supply Agreement with Evervolt Solar Technology India Private Limited (formerly CETC Renewable Energy Technology India Pvt. Ltd.) for the procurement of 130 MW of Mono-PERC 10BB Domestic Content Requirement (DCR)-compliant solar cells. The agreement was signed on July 8, 2026, and the company informed the stock…
Premier Energies Limited has secured orders worth Rs 3,011 crore during the April–June quarter for the supply of 1,846 MW of solar cells and modules. Deliveries under the contracts are scheduled across FY 2027 and FY 2028. The orders have been received from a mix of leading power producers, module manufacturers, EPC companies and other…
StarlinePS Enterprises Limited has approved the acquisition of a 50% stake in Celloraa Energy Private Limited, a solar cell manufacturing company, for a total cash consideration of Rs 160 crore. The approval was granted by the company’s Board of Directors. Under the transaction, StarlinePS will acquire 25,000 equity shares of Celloraa Energy at Rs 64,000…
Navitas Solar has announced plans to invest around Rs 1,500 crore to establish a 3.6 GW solar cell manufacturing facility and a pilot wafer-and-ingot production line at its Ankleshwar campus in Gujarat. The project marks the company’s entry into solar cell manufacturing and expands its presence across the solar value chain. The expansion will be…
Chinese TOPCon solar cell prices fell 1.22% to $0.0405/W this week amid weak export demand and contract renegotiations by Indian buyers following India’s proposed antidumping duty. The duty, recommended by the Directorate General of Trade Remedies, may impose up to 30% on Chinese solar cell imports for three years once approved. Manufacturers said Indian firms…
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has released detailed clarifications on the inclusion of solar cells in the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM). The guidelines define how product families and minor changes will be handled during the enlistment process. Solar cells with and without potential induced degradation (PID) resistance will be…
US trade authorities have confirmed high tariffs on most solar cells imported from Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam. This follows a year-long investigation triggered by US manufacturers’ claims that Chinese-owned companies were underpricing products in the market. The investigation began after the American Alliance for Solar Manufacturing Trade Committee filed a petition in April 2024,…
Websol Energy Systems Private Limited has signed a purchase agreement with Luminous Power Technologies Private Limited for the supply of 100 MW of MONO PERC solar cells. The agreement was signed on April 5, 2025. The supply is scheduled to take place over a one-year period, from April 2025 to April 2026. The solar cells…