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MNRE Adds 3,058 MW of Solar Cell Capacity to ALMM List-II, Total Capacity Reaches 26,790 MW

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has expanded its ALMM List-II for solar PV cells by 3,058 MW, taking the total enlisted capacity to 26,790 MW. While Evervolt Solar Technology India has entered the list, Premier Energies, Adani Solar, and First Solar have increased capacities.

First Solar | February 05, 2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey |  2189

SEPA Partners with NISE and TNAU to Launch India’s First 100 kW Tea-Voltaic Pilot in Ooty

Sustainability and Energy Practitioners Association has partnered with National Institute of Solar Energy, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, IBS Tea Factory and Cares Renewables to launch India’s first 100 kW Tea-Voltaic pilot project in Ooty integrating solar PV systems within an active tea plantation to study agrivoltaic potential in hill ecosystem.

First Solar | December 31, 2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey |  2148

First Solar Opens USD 1.1 Billion AI-Enabled Manufacturing Hub in Louisiana

First Solar’s newly launched USD 1.1 billion AI-enabled Louisiana plant will create over 800 jobs, lift Iberia Parish’s GDP by 4.4 percent, and help push US capacity toward 18 GW by 2027.

First Solar | November 25, 2025 | By EI News Network |  1371

FS India Wins SECI’s Auction to Supply 260 MWp DCR Solar PV Modules

FS India Solar Ventures, a subsidiary of First Solar, has won Solar Energy Corporation of India’s auction to supply 260 MWp of domestically manufactured DCR solar PV modules for a project in Madhya Pradesh.

First Solar | November 10, 2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey |  1393

ALMM Update: MNRE Adds 8,774 MW Solar Module Capacity, Total Capacity Crosses 100 GW

Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has updated the ALMM List-I, adding 8,774 MW of solar module capacity and pushing India’s cumulative ALMM-listed manufacturing capacity past the 100 GW milestone. Seven new manufacturers have been added to the list.

First Solar | August 16, 2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey |  2218

MNRE Publishes First ALMM List-II for Solar Cells, Enlisted Capacity at 13,066 MW from 6 Players

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has released the first edition of its ALMM List-II for solar PV cells, enlisting 13,066 MW of domestic manufacturing capacity across six manufacturers and nine units.

First Solar | July 31, 2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey |  3989

US Trade Petition Fuels Uncertainty for Indian Solar Exports: Indian Manufacturers Respond

The Alliance for American Solar Manufacturing and Trade, which includes major players such as First Solar, Qcells, Talon PV, and Mission Solar, submitted a petition to the US Commerce Department requesting tariffs on solar panel imports from India, Indonesia, and Laos.

First Solar | July 19, 2025 | By Abha Rustagi |  2079

First Solar Launches Series 7 Modules in India Using GameChange Solar’s Genius Tracker

First Solar’s next-generation Series 7 thin-film modules have been deployed for the first time in India on GameChange Solar’s Genius Tracker™ tracking system. The project, developed by Cleantech Solar and constructed by Jakson Green, is located in Tamil Nadu and has a total planned capacity of 44.8 MWp.

First Solar | July 16, 2025 | By News Bureau |  1340

International Women’s Day: Celebrating Women’s Impact on India’s Clean Energy Revolution

India's going big on clean energy, and women are a huge part of that change. Even though they make up about 32 percent of the renewable energy workforce globally and 11 percent in India, they're pushing new ideas, getting policies changed, and leading clean energy projects.

First Solar | March 07, 2025 | By Abha Rustagi |  2750

India’s Solar Cell Capacity Reaches 25 GW, Led by 9 Manufacturers: Union Minister Pralhad Joshi

Waaree Energies, TP Solar, Adani Solar, First Solar, are among the 9 key manufacturers driving the domestic solar cell production in India.

First Solar | February 14, 2025 | By Abha Rustagi |  7356

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First Solar | February 20, 2024 | By News Bureau |  5122