Encapsulant orders for RenewSys India: Indian encapsulant and backsheets manufacturer RenewSys India has announced securing deals worth 1.5 GW for its encapsulants from solar module manufacturers. This comprises a 400 MW order for its EPE encapsulants from ZNShine Solarworld Private Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Solarworld Energy Solutions Limited. RenewSys will deliver the order between November 2025 and February 2026. It follows a 1.1 GW order from Kosol Energie for its high-performance polyolefin elastomer (POE) encapsulants, signed in November to be delivered within 10 months, from December 2025 to September 2026. Kosol had previously placed an order for 700 MW encapsulant capacity with RenewSys (see India Solar PV News Snippets).
MSEDCL’s record solar pump installation drive: The Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Ltd. (MSEDCL) has secured its place in the Guinness World Records for completing the installation of a record 45,911 solar agricultural pumps within 30 days. The achievement recognizes the highest number of solar pump connections completed within a defined timeframe. It carried out the installation under the Magel Tyala Saur Krishi Pump Yojana for off-grid solar pumps. The achievement, says MSEDCL, is a major step towards reducing farmers’ dependence on grid power and diesel pumps. The state agency has also signed an agreement with the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) to provide loan assistance for installing solar agriculture pumps under the Magel Tyala Saur Krishi Pump Yojana.
FMO invests in AMPIN: AMPIN Energy Transition has secured a $50 million long-term investment from Dutch development bank FMO to develop new greenfield renewable energy projects in India. The funding will support AMPIN’s expansion across the country, targeting the commercial and industrial (C&I) segment, and aligns with FMO’s goal of increasing climate-focused investments.
India’s solar exports and imports: During Q3 2025, India exported over $344.5 million of solar cells and modules, representing an annual increase of 65.2%, says Mercom India Research, citing Department of Commerce data. However, this was a decline of 37.2% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ). While module exports formed the bulk of the shipments at 97.8%, they were down 38.1% QoQ but up 66.9% year-on-year (YoY). Solar cell exports surged 83.5% QoQ and 14.4% YoY. The US was the largest destination for both cells and modules, despite the country increasing the tariffs on Indian exports to 50% from August 27, 2025, which has also lowered the price advantage. On the other hand, India’s solar cell and module imports declined by 0.2% QoQ and 15.1% YoY, totaling $837.5 million in value. Solar cells made up 82% of the total. China accounted for 74.7% of the imports, up 6.4% QoQ. Ahead of the ALMM List-II imposition from June 1, 2026, there was a rush to source cells since projects with bid submissions by September 1, 2025, are allowed to use non-ALMM-listed cells, says Mercom.
India firm secures solar recycling technology: Malaviya Solar Energy Consultancy in Pune has signed an exclusive licensing deal with Germany’s LuxChemtech for its patented, eco-friendly solar panel recycling technology. The process follows a zero-waste approach and can recover over 98% of metals, enabling high-value EPR certification. LuxChemtech specializes in advanced recycling systems, including those developed under the EU-funded PHOTORAMA project, which created a circular-economy model for PV waste with a pilot line in Germany. Malaviya Solar plans to work with glass and aluminum manufacturers, e-waste processors, and startups to deploy the licensed technology, according to a press statement.