India’s renewable energy capacity rose 123 per cent to 20.1 GW by August this fiscal, driven by a strong project pipeline and favourable market conditions. However, bidding activity has slowed sharply, with only 3.4 GW auctioned in the first half of FY2026. India’s renewable energy (RE) sector has recorded a robust 123 per cent growth...
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Avaada Electro’s ALMM-Enlisted Solar Module Facilities Scale Up Capacity in Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh
The Butibori and Dadri units take Avaada Electro’s ALMM-approved manufacturing capacity past 5,400 MW a year. Avaada Electro, the solar photovoltaic (PV) manufacturing arm of Avaada Group, has expanded its production footprint with two facilities now enlisted under the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy’s (MNRE) Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM). The units—located...
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India Achieves 100 GW Solar PV Milestone with ALMM-Driven Expansion
This solar PV manufacturing boom has driven a near 400 per cent rise in the number of manufacturers, growing from 21 in 2021 to 100 today. India’s efforts to develop a robust renewable energy equipment manufacturing ecosystem received a major boost with the country attaining 100 GW capacity in solar photovoltaic (PV) manufacturing under the...
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India’s MNRE Revises Solar Cell ALMM Rule to Support Domestic Bids
The adjustment is expected to streamline compliance and provide greater clarity for bidders participating in government tenders. The Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) has amended its guidelines for the Approved List of Models & Manufacturers (ALMM) for solar photovoltaic (PV) cells. Under the revision, the mandate to use domestically listed PV cells will...
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AP govt invites application from solar power developers
Andhra Pradesh government invited solar power developers to submit applications within four weeks for setting up solar photovoltaic power plant in the state. The state government assured that it would pay Rs 6.49 per kWh of power generated from such plants. AP Transco proposed to rope in any solar power developer, even those who have not participated in the recen
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BHEL sets up 5 mw solar plant
Bharat Heavy Electricals (BHEL) has set up a 5-mw grid-connected solar power plantfor Karnataka Power Corporation (KPCL) at a cost of Rs 62 crore at Shivasamudram near Mandya.
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Germany's N-surprise
Germany has decided to shut all its nuclear power reactors by 2022, which may have wide-ranging ramifications for other nations including India.