In Short : In Budget 2026, allocations for the solar power sector have increased by 32 percent to ₹30,539 crore, signalling a strong policy push toward renewable energy. The enhanced funding reflects India’s commitment to accelerating solar deployment, strengthening domestic manufacturing, expanding clean power access, and supporting the country’s long-term goals of energy security and […]
SBICAPS Report on Solar Sector Aug25 Integrating to Differentiate – EQ
Summary: — ### 1. Executive Overview * India’s solar module ecosystem has matured, reaching **100 GW manufacturing capacity**, enough for domestic demand. * However, **export opportunities are shrinking**, especially due to the US withdrawing solar incentives, raising risks of **oversupply by 2027**. * Indian players enjoy strong policy support (PLI, ALMM), but the long-term risk […]
China’s Solar Sector Faces Crossroads as Overcapacity and Policy Shifts Cloud Outlook – EQ
In Short : China’s solar industry is facing deepening challenges as demand weakens and prices plunge below production costs, causing heavy losses. At the SNEC conference in Shanghai, firms confront overcapacity, falling exports, and reduced government support. Output is declining, while provinces halt price guarantees. Industry leaders are now focusing on pricing reforms and strategies […]
India’s Solar Sector Hits 47.6% of Total Renewable Energy Capacity in Q1 2025 – EQ
In Short : India’s solar sector now accounts for 47.6% of the country’s total renewable energy capacity as of Q1 2025. Solar power contributed 22% to the overall installed power capacity, producing 42 billion units in the quarter. This growth, driven by strong policies and investments, supports India’s goal of 500 GW renewable capacity by […]
India’s solar sector grows stronger with 60 GW domestic manufacturing: Rubix Data Sciences – EQ
In Short : India’s solar sector continues to strengthen with 60 GW of domestic manufacturing capacity, according to Rubix Data Sciences. This growth is driven by government initiatives, production-linked incentives, and rising demand for renewable energy. The increasing local production capacity is expected to reduce import dependence, boost self-reliance, and support India’s ambitious renewable energy […]
UP receives Rs 2 lakh crore investment commitments in solar sector: Energy minister AK Sharma – EQ Mag
New Delhi : Uttar Pradesh has received investment commitments of about Rs 2 lakh crore in the solar energy and related sectors, state energy minister A K Sharma said. UP has launched ‘Uttar Pradesh Solar Energy Policy 2022’ which aims to set up 22 gigawatt (GW) of green energy projects by 2027 in the state, […]
Singareni crosses 200 megawatts milestone in Solar sector – EQ Mag Pro
Hyderabad : State-owned Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL) inaugurated 37 megawatts solar plant at Kothagudem in the state on Wednesday. Total 300 megawatts solar plants being erected throughout Singareni and in which 172 megawatts plants have already been completed and generating solar power, Singareni collieries which is the first coal company to enter into the […]
China’s Uighur Labour Clouds Solar Sector As Aanel Prices Swell
TOKYO: China’s alleged abuses against Uighur Muslims in Xinjiang are now casting a shadow over the solar industry, as human-rights-conscious countries shy away from a region that is one of the world’s biggest sources of silicon. The price of silicon used to make polycrystalline wafers for solar panels now stands at more than US$27 per […]
South Africa Raises Licensing Exemption Threshold For Embedded Generation
South Africa’s solar sector has welcomed a new reform that will increase the country’s licensing exemption threshold for embedded generation projects from 1MW to 100MW. The South African Photovoltaic Industry Association (SAPVIA) said the announcement will be viewed as a “watershed moment” for industry in the country, with the new rules paving the way for […]
Singapore’s Green Plan 2030 Could Spearhead Investments in Solar Sector
Singapore’s recently unveiled Green Plan 2030 could kickstart the country’s emerging solar sector, according to a new report from analyst Fitch Solutions. The market research group assessed the a range of targets that make up the plan, including the deployment of 2GW of solar PV by 2030. The Green Plan sets out a target to […]