Daily News Wrap-Up: Extreme Weather Puts Solar Modules to the Test

India’s solar industry shifts focus to timely module sourcing

June 5, 2026

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Recent extreme weather events in Rajasthan and other parts of the country raised concerns about the structural durability of rooftop solar installations, with industry experts citing aluminum frames used in solar modules as a key vulnerability. During high winds and storms, several solar modules have reportedly been bent, torn, or detached.

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