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Vikram Solar appoints Biresh Ranjan Das as SVP HR
By January 14, 2026January 14, 2026

Vikram Solar Limited has announced the appointment of Mr. Biresh Ranjan Das as Senior Vice President, Human Resources. The company said Mr. Das has over two decades of cross-industry experience. Vikram Solar stated that his appointment aligns with its focus on strengthening talent development, expanding the employability pool, and building a sustainable pipeline of professionals for the clean energy ecosystem. Additionally, Vikram Solar informed that Mr. Arindam Chakraborty, Senior Vice President and Head of Global…

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Andhra Pradesh clears Websol Energy’s 4 GW solar manufacturing plant
By January 14, 2026January 14, 2026

The Andhra Pradesh government has approved Websol Energy System Limited’s proposal to set up a greenfield 4 GW solar cell and module manufacturing facility at MPSEZ in Naidupeta, Tirupati district. The approval was issued through a Government Order by the state Industries and Commerce Department and follows a memorandum of understanding signed with the Andhra Pradesh Economic Development Board (APEDB) in November 2025. Websol Energy announced the approval in a press release dated January 11,…

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Solex Energy wins Rs 276 crore order for N-type TOPCon modules
By January 13, 2026January 13, 2026

Solex Energy Limited has received a Rs 276 crore work order from a domestic independent power producer for the manufacture and supply of N-type Tunnel Oxide Passivated Contact (TOPCon) solar photovoltaic (PV) modules. The order provides additional visibility to the company’s order book. According to a regulatory filing, the order covers the supply of 615 Wp and 620 Wp glass-to-glass (G12R) solar modules. Execution is scheduled between February and May 2026. The contract value includes…

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Shakti Pumps invests Rs 3 crore in solar manufacturing expansion
By January 9, 2026January 9, 2026

Shakti Pumps (India) Limited has announced an investment of Rs 3 crore in its wholly owned subsidiary, Shakti Energy Solutions Limited. The investment will be used to establish a greenfield manufacturing facility for high-efficiency Solar Domestic Content Requirement (DCR) cells and Solar Photovoltaic (PV) modules in Pithampur, Madhya Pradesh. The proposed plant is planned with a manufacturing capacity of 2.20 GW. This move represents a major expansion of Shakti Pump’s operations, which currently include the…

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Tata Power to set up 10 GW ingot and wafer plant in Andhra Pradesh
By January 7, 2026January 7, 2026

Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL) will establish a 10 GW ingot and wafer manufacturing facility in Nellore, Andhra Pradesh, with an investment of Rs 6,675 crore. The project has been approved by the State Investment Promotion Board (SIPB), chaired by Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu, and is expected to be the largest facility of its kind in India. The plant will be located in the Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Limited Kisan (IFFCO Kisan) Special Economic…

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Waaree Energies announces CEO succession, subsidiary starts solar plant
By December 30, 2025December 30, 2025

Waaree Energies Limited announced two important corporate developments, including a major expansion in manufacturing and a planned change in leadership. The company said its subsidiary has begun operations at a new 3.05 GW solar inverter manufacturing facility in Gujarat. Separately, the board has approved a leadership transition, with Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Amit Pathankar resigning and Jignesh Rathod set to take over. On 29 December 2025, Waaree informed the stock exchanges that its wholly owned…

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CEL invites bids to set up 1.2 GWp solar PV module manufacturing line
By December 29, 2025December 29, 2025

Central Electronics Limited (CEL), a Mini Ratna Public Sector Enterprise under the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR), has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for selecting a bidder to establish a 1.2 GWp solar photovoltaic (PV) module manufacturing line at its Sahibabad facility. The project will be developed under a revenue-sharing model as part of the Make in India initiative. The selected bidder will design, construct, commission, operate, maintain, and market the manufacturing…

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China seeks WTO consultations with India over solar and IT trade measures
By December 24, 2025December 24, 2025

China has requested consultations with India at the World Trade Organisation (WTO) over measures affecting trade in solar cells, solar modules, and information technology products. The request is dated 19 December 2025 and was circulated on 23 December 2025. The request challenges India’s tariff treatment of certain technology products and incentive conditions that, according to China, favour domestically produced goods over imports, particularly from China. The consultations relate to measures applied by India that China…

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Saatvik Green secures module supply order, solar pump contract, commissions EPE facility
By December 23, 2025December 23, 2025

Saatvik Green Energy Limited said its material subsidiary, Saatvik Solar Industries Private Limited, has received and accepted an order worth Rs 486 crore from a domestic independent power producer and engineering, procurement, and construction player for the supply of solar photovoltaic modules. The commercial order is scheduled to be executed by December 2026. Separately, Saatvik Green Energy Limited has received an order from Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co. Ltd. for the design, manufacture, supply, installation,…

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MNRE revises PV module series approval guidelines under QCO 2025
By December 22, 2025December 22, 2025

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued revised guidelines for series approval of photovoltaic (PV) modules. The directive, dated 19 December 2025, has been released by the ministry’s Standards and Quality Control Division (SQCD) to support compulsory registration with the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) under the Solar Systems, Devices and Components Goods Order, 2025 (QCO). The revised guidelines are intended to facilitate testing laboratories and manufacturers in forming product families for…

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